The Kraft Heinz CoKHC +0.69%59 Forward PE Ratio is 12.08 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates KHC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks better than 63.17% on this metric.
The Kraft Heinz Co (NAS:KHC) 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 .
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
The Kraft Heinz Co Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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Forward PE Ratio
23.75
22.37
19.80
11.74
11.93
14.14
13.76
14.90
12.42
9.99
9.63
The Kraft Heinz Co Quarterly Data
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
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2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.75
20.70
26.95
22.88
22.37
23.92
23.04
19.53
19.80
16.13
16.64
14.31
11.74
11.61
11.12
10.50
11.93
10.91
13.50
11.89
14.14
15.70
15.24
14.04
13.76
15.06
14.37
12.25
14.90
14.20
12.24
11.24
12.42
12.09
10.56
11.16
9.99
11.26
9.90
9.77
9.63
10.83
KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.08 as of Jul. 11, 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #274 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 12.08 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #274 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #274 out of 744 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts The Kraft Heinz Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 12.08 is 15.2% 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 744 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.08 is 15.2% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.58, compared to a current price of $24.85 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.08 and 15.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.24. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.08 as of Jul. 11, 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.85 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.58.
GuruFocus considers The Kraft Heinz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KHC:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.08
GF Value™: $30.58 vs. price of $24.85 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#274 of 744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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