Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (NAS:LIND) 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 .
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings 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.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2019-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
36.36
98.04
25.64
127.79
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Quarterly Data
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2019-12
2020-03
2021-09
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
34.60
36.36
44.84
61.73
107.53
98.04
103.09
52.91
36.23
25.64
9.86
22.37
95.93
127.79
187.44
LIND vs TRIP, PRSU, YTRA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings'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.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings 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.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) has a Forward PE Ratio of 245.56 as of Jul. 12, 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 Lindblad Expeditions Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings ranks #342 out of 348 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 245.56. The Travel & Leisure industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.23. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' value of 245.56 is 1512.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings ranks #342 out of 348 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to TRIP and PRSU?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings ranks #342 out of 348 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lindblad Expeditions Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.23. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' value of 245.56 is 1512.9% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.23, based on 348 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. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 245.56 is 1512.9% 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 Lindblad Expeditions Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 245.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindblad Expeditions Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.23, compared to a current price of $26.52 — trading 100.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 245.56 and 1512.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.23. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND), the current Forward PE Ratio is 245.56 as of Jul. 12, 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 Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.52 is trading 100.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.23.
GuruFocus considers Lindblad Expeditions Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIND:
Forward PE Ratio: 245.56
GF Value™: $13.23 vs. price of $26.52 (100.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1512.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#342 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Business Description
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc provides expedition cruising and adventure travel services. The company operates in two segments: Lindblad and Land Experiences, of which Lindblad generates the vast majority of its revenue. It offers itineraries that feature up-close encounters with wildlife, nature, history, and culture, as well as promote guest empowerment and interactivity. It operates expeditions on intimately-scaled ships and interaction between guests, crew, and the teams of scientists, naturalists, researchers, and photographers that participate in the expeditions. Lindblad operates a fleet of twelve owned expedition ships and five seasonal charter vessels under the Lindblad brand.
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