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National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) 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 .
National Foods FZCO Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
National Foods FZCO Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Foods FZCO'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.
National Foods FZCO Forward PE Ratio Chart
National Foods FZCO Annual Data
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National Foods FZCO Quarterly Data
2026-03
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10.16
KAR:NATF vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, National Foods FZCO'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.
National Foods FZCO Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Foods FZCO's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Foods FZCO'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.
National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.81 as of Jul. 25, 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 National Foods FZCO and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #241 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is National Foods FZCO's Forward PE Ratio too high?
National Foods FZCO's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24. National Foods FZCO's value of 10.81 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #241 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Foods FZCO has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Foods FZCO's Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #241 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts National Foods FZCO in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24. National Foods FZCO's value of 10.81 is 24.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.24, based on 745 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. National Foods FZCO's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.81 is 24.1% 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 National Foods FZCO and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Foods FZCO's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Foods FZCO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨263.87, compared to a current price of ₨374.96 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.81 and 24.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.24. National Foods FZCO's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.81 as of Jul. 25, 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨374.96 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨263.87.
GuruFocus considers National Foods FZCO to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NATF:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.81
GF Value™: ₨263.87 vs. price of ₨374.96 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#241 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Foods FZCO, formerly known as National Foods Ltd, is a Pakistan-based multi-category food company. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of convenience food products. The company's operating segment includes Food and food-related products and Retail. It generates maximum revenue from the Food and food-related products segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in KSA/Canada, the Middle East. The products of the company include desserts, jams, pickles, frozen meals, ketchup, recipe masala, rice, basic spices, and snacks.
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