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MasterCraft Boat Holdings (NAS:MCFT) 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 .
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
MasterCraft Boat 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.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.92
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.68
11.39
15.92
17.17
15.23
12.42
MCFT vs MBUU, WGO, KNDI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, MasterCraft Boat 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.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MasterCraft Boat Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MasterCraft Boat Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
MasterCraft Boat 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.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.91 as of Sep. 01, 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 MasterCraft Boat Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MasterCraft Boat Holdings ranks #256 out of 599 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is MasterCraft Boat Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
MasterCraft Boat Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.91. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.87. MasterCraft Boat Holdings' value of 11.91 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MasterCraft Boat Holdings ranks #256 out of 599 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MasterCraft Boat Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MasterCraft Boat Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to MBUU and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MasterCraft Boat Holdings ranks #256 out of 599 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts MasterCraft Boat Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.87. MasterCraft Boat Holdings' value of 11.91 is 14.1% 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 13.87, based on 599 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. MasterCraft Boat Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.91 is 14.1% 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 MasterCraft Boat Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MasterCraft Boat Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MasterCraft Boat Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.43, compared to a current price of $23.34 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.91 and 14.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.87. MasterCraft Boat Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.91 as of Sep. 01, 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 MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MasterCraft Boat Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.34 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.43.
GuruFocus considers MasterCraft Boat Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MCFT:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.91
GF Value™: $21.43 vs. price of $23.34 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#256 of 599)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc designs, manufactures, and markets performance sport boats and outboard boats. The company is based in the United States and operates in three brand-specific segments. The MasterCraft segment generates the majority of the company's revenue and includes inboard boats for water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing. The Pontoon segment produces pontoon boats at its Owosso, Michigan facility. Pontoon boats are used for general recreational boating. The Aviara segment produces luxury day boats at its Merritt Island, Florida facility. Aviara boats are used for general recreational boating.
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