Malibu BoatsMBUU +1.91%77 Forward PE Ratio is 10.84 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates MBUU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Vehicles & Parts companies, Malibu Boats ranks better than 63.7% on this metric.
Malibu Boats's Forward PE Ratio for today is 10.84.
Malibu Boats (NAS:MBUU) 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 .
Malibu Boats Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Malibu Boats Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats Forward PE Ratio Chart
Malibu Boats Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
9.89
6.76
6.82
10.08
11.89
Malibu Boats Quarterly Data
2021-03
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2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
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2023-12
2024-03
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Forward PE Ratio
12.02
9.89
9.60
9.45
7.53
6.76
5.90
6.41
6.88
6.82
7.59
10.24
8.58
10.08
14.18
16.08
9.00
11.89
20.26
23.39
13.23
MBUU vs MCFT, WGO, KNDI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malibu Boats's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats (MBUU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.84 as of Jul. 11, 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #216 out of 595 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Malibu Boats' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Malibu Boats' current Forward PE Ratio is 10.84. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. Malibu Boats' value of 10.84 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #216 out of 595 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malibu Boats has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malibu Boats' Forward PE Ratio compare to MCFT and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #216 out of 595 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Malibu Boats in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. Malibu Boats' value of 10.84 is 16.9% below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.04, based on 595 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. Malibu Boats's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.84 is 16.9% below 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malibu Boats's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malibu Boats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats (MBUU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.78, compared to a current price of $26.74 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.84 and 16.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.04. Malibu Boats' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.84 as of Jul. 11, 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.74 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.78.
GuruFocus considers Malibu Boats to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MBUU:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.84
GF Value™: $36.78 vs. price of $26.74 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#216 of 595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBUU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is a market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a producer of sterndrive boats, in 2017, and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a seller of flat fishing boats, with exposure to bay, dual console, and center console boats. Most recently, in 2026, it tied up with Saxdor Yachts, focused on adventure dayboats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories, and in 2020, began producing its own engines for its performance sport boats.
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