JBT MarelJBTM +0.57%82 Forward PE Ratio is 17.61 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates JBTM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks better than 59.64% on this metric.
JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) 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 .
JBT Marel Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
JBT Marel Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel Forward PE Ratio Chart
JBT Marel Annual Data
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2017-12
2018-12
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22.99
30.03
29.15
15.41
20.53
24.21
29.15
16.50
20.33
22.79
20.06
JBT Marel Quarterly Data
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2017-09
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2018-03
2018-06
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
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2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.99
19.76
27.55
25.77
30.03
28.99
32.36
26.95
29.15
28.65
22.27
25.77
15.41
20.96
28.65
18.35
20.53
14.41
21.51
20.12
24.21
29.33
30.58
26.88
29.15
24.04
22.52
14.45
16.50
20.33
23.04
20.96
20.33
21.51
17.24
22.79
21.70
21.59
21.65
20.06
15.04
JBTM vs GTES, MIDD, NPO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.61 as of Jul. 05, 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #515 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is JBT Marel's Forward PE Ratio too high?
JBT Marel's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.61. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91. JBT Marel's value of 17.61 is 15.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #515 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Forward PE Ratio compare to GTES and MIDD?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #515 out of 1276 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts JBT Marel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91. JBT Marel's value of 17.61 is 15.8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.91, based on 1,276 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. JBT Marel's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.61 is 15.8% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.53, compared to a current price of $145.83 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.61 and 15.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.91. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.61 as of Jul. 05, 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $145.83 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.53.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.61
GF Value™: $155.53 vs. price of $145.83 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Industrial Products median (#515 of 1276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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