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Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Urban Outfitters Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Urban Outfitters Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Urban Outfitters Forward PE Ratio Chart
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11.27
15.24
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FRA:UOF vs VSXY, BOOT, GAP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Urban Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Urban Outfitters Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Urban Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Urban Outfitters and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #162 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Urban Outfitters' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Urban Outfitters' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.19. Urban Outfitters' value of 11.17 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #162 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' Forward PE Ratio compare to VSXY and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #162 out of 505 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Urban Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.19. Urban Outfitters' value of 11.17 is 26.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.19, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Urban Outfitters's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.17 is 26.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Urban Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban Outfitters's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.17, compared to a current price of €59.60 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17 and 26.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.19. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.60 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.17.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UOF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.17
GF Value™: €51.17 vs. price of €59.60 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#162 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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