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Ocado GroupLSE:OCDO -1.23%48 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OCDO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Retail - Defensive companies, Ocado Group ranks worse than 763358.02% on this metric.
Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) 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 .
Ocado Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ocado Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocado Group'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.
Ocado Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ocado Group Annual Data
Trend
2015-11
2016-11
Forward PE Ratio
3.33
400.00
Ocado Group Semi-Annual Data
2015-11
2016-05
2016-11
2017-05
Forward PE Ratio
3.33
82.64
400.00
222.22
LSE:OCDO vs KR, SFM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ocado Group'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.
Ocado Group Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocado Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocado Group'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.
Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Ocado Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocado Group ranks #999999 out of 131 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Ocado Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ocado Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ocado Group ranks #999999 out of 131 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ocado Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocado Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ocado Group ranks #999999 out of 131 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ocado Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.35. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.35, based on 131 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 Ocado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocado Group'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 Ocado Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.03, compared to a current price of £1.85 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Ocado Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocado Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.85 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.03.
GuruFocus considers Ocado Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:OCDO:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £4.03 vs. price of £1.85 (54.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:OCDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 2000, Ocado provides automation and logistics solutions to grocers. Ocado operates in two segments: logistics and solutions. Logistics provides fulfillment and delivery services in the United Kingdom. Solutions is based on the Ocado Smart Platform, a modular, automated online retail fulfillment and delivery solution that provides software, fulfillment hardware, and support services to corporate customers in return for upfront and recurring fees. Partners include leading grocers around the world, like Sobeys, Morrisons, ICA, Groupe Casino, Bon Preu, Kroger, and Coles. Ocado also has a 50% stake in Ocado Retail, a pure-play e-grocery business. The other 50% is owned by Marks & Spencer.
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