Levi StraussLEVI 85 Forward PE Ratio is 16.42 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks worse than 63.52% on this metric.
Levi Strauss's Forward PE Ratio for today is 16.42.
Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) 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 .
Levi Strauss Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Levi Strauss Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss Forward PE Ratio Chart
Levi Strauss Annual Data
Trend
2020-11
2021-11
2022-11
2023-11
2024-11
2025-11
Forward PE Ratio
18.15
17.54
11.92
11.55
12.45
15.02
Levi Strauss Quarterly Data
2020-02
2020-05
2020-08
2020-11
2021-02
2021-05
2021-08
2021-11
2022-02
2022-05
2022-08
2022-11
2023-02
2023-05
2023-08
2023-11
2024-02
2024-05
2024-08
2024-11
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
14.01
25.64
14.25
18.15
27.55
25.45
17.95
17.54
14.73
11.74
11.67
11.92
13.00
10.09
9.99
11.55
15.11
19.23
13.54
12.45
14.76
14.13
15.42
15.02
15.04
LEVI vs VFC, KTB, ZGN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.42 as of Jul. 07, 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #155 out of 244 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Levi Strauss' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Levi Strauss' current Forward PE Ratio is 16.42. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.38. Levi Strauss' value of 16.42 is 22.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #155 out of 244 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Forward PE Ratio compare to VFC and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #155 out of 244 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Levi Strauss in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.38. Levi Strauss' value of 16.42 is 22.8% above 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.38, based on 244 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. Levi Strauss's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.42 is 22.8% above 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.70, compared to a current price of $24.68 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.42 and 22.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.38. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.42 as of Jul. 07, 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.68 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.70.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.42
GF Value™: $20.70 vs. price of $24.68 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#155 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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