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Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1) 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 .
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Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
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Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston'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.
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Forward PE Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston and its competitors.
Is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.18. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 15.18, based on 108 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. 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston stock overvalued right now?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's overall GF Score™ is 23/100. 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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.
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Business Description
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston SA is engaged in the business of production, packaging, sale, distribution, and all other types of business related to malted and malt beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and carbonated waters. The company's main business also includes investment in securities of domestic and foreign companies; the exploitation of rural properties; the sale, processing, conservation, marketing, and export of agricultural products; and the provision of advisory services related to these products.
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