Halfords GroupHLFDF 66 Forward PE Ratio is 13.49 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLFDF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks better than 56.35% on this metric.
Halfords Group (OTCPK:HLFDF) 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 .
Halfords Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Halfords Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Halfords Group Annual Data
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.33
10.72
10.63
9.39
7.41
11.85
10.60
8.49
Halfords Group Semi-Annual Data
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2017-03
2017-09
2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
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Forward PE Ratio
11.75
11.33
11.26
10.72
12.24
10.63
8.27
9.39
4.97
7.41
10.96
11.85
16.78
10.60
10.75
8.49
HLFDF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Halfords Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.49 as of Jul. 12, 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #220 out of 504 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Halfords Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Halfords Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.18. Halfords Group's value of 13.49 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #220 out of 504 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #220 out of 504 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Halfords Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.18. Halfords Group's value of 13.49 is 11.1% 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 15.18, based on 504 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. Halfords Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.49 is 11.1% 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halfords Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group (HLFDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $3.17 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.49 and 11.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.18. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.49 as of Jul. 12, 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.17 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.
GuruFocus considers Halfords Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLFDF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.49
GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $3.17 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#220 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLFDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
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