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Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) 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 .
Manchester United Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Manchester United Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manchester United'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.
Manchester United Forward PE Ratio Chart
Manchester United Annual Data
Trend
2018-06
Forward PE Ratio
81.30
Manchester United Quarterly Data
2016-12
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
217.39
222.22
102.04
81.30
101.01
63.62
MANU vs LION, CNK, MSGE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Manchester United'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.
Manchester United Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manchester United's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manchester United'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.
Manchester United (MANU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 181.05 as of Aug. 03, 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 Manchester United and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #371 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Manchester United's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Manchester United's current Forward PE Ratio is 181.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.32. Manchester United's value of 181.05 is 1164.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #371 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manchester United has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manchester United's Forward PE Ratio compare to LION and CNK?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #371 out of 379 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Manchester United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.32. Manchester United's value of 181.05 is 1164.3% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.32, based on 379 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. Manchester United's current Forward PE Ratio of 181.05 is 1164.3% 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 Manchester United and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manchester United's current Forward PE Ratio is 181.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manchester United stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester United (MANU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.72, compared to a current price of $22.55 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 181.05 and 1164.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.32. Manchester United's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Manchester United (MANU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 181.05 as of Aug. 03, 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 Manchester United (MANU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester United stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.55 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.72.
GuruFocus considers Manchester United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MANU:
Forward PE Ratio: 181.05
GF Value™: $17.72 vs. price of $22.55 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1164.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#371 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MANU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manchester United PLC operates as a professional football club with related activities, generating revenue prominently through commercial, broadcasting, and matchday segments. The commercial segment monetizes the various brands via sponsorships, retail, merchandising, apparel, and product licensing. Broadcasting revenue comes from television rights linked to football leagues and competitions, alongside content delivered through its dedicated TV channel all over the globe. Matchday income includes ticket sales, hospitality, merchandise, and services at its stadium. Manchester United is based in England. The company's operations and fan base extends to many countries, supporting a diversified revenue model based on brand engagement and football-related content.
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