MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 Forward PE Ratio is 8.81 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 129 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 63.57% on this metric.
Metcash (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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 .
Metcash Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Metcash Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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.
Metcash Forward PE Ratio Chart
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Metcash Semi-Annual Data
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MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.81 as of Jul. 05, 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 Metcash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #47 out of 129 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Metcash's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Metcash's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.81. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.23. Metcash's value of 8.81 is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #47 out of 129 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Forward PE Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #47 out of 129 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.23. Metcash's value of 8.81 is 38.1% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.23, based on 129 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. Metcash's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.81 is 38.1% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.75, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.81 and 38.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.23. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.81 as of Jul. 05, 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.75.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.81
GF Value™: $1.75 vs. price of $1.48 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#47 of 129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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