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Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) 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 .
Sendas Distribuidora Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sendas Distribuidora Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sendas Distribuidora Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.92
15.82
13.93
11.60
10.63
Sendas Distribuidora Quarterly Data
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-12
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.92
19.46
21.74
15.82
9.18
13.93
21.19
16.50
9.96
11.60
14.45
13.66
9.18
10.63
10.16
MEX:ASAIN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sendas Distribuidora's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.99 as of Aug. 09, 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #25 out of 133 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Sendas Distribuidora's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sendas Distribuidora's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.99. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.96. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 8.99 is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #25 out of 133 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sendas Distribuidora's Forward PE Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #25 out of 133 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sendas Distribuidora in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.96. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 8.99 is 39.9% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.96, based on 133 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. Sendas Distribuidora's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.99 is 39.9% 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sendas Distribuidora's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sendas Distribuidora stock overvalued right now?
Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.99. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN170.50, compared to a current price of MXN133.80 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.99 and 39.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.96. Sendas Distribuidora's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.99 as of Aug. 09, 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 Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN133.80 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN170.50.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ASAIN:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.99
GF Value™: MXN170.50 vs. price of MXN133.80 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#25 of 133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ASAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sendas Distribuidora SA is involved in the consumer goods business. Its cash and carry operations involve sales of items of grocery, food, perishable, beverage, wrapping, hygiene, and cleaning products, among others. Its customers include prepared food retailers (including restaurants, pizzerias, and snack bars), end-users (including schools, small businesses, religious institutions, hospitals, and hotels), conventional retailers such as grocery stores and neighborhood supermarkets, and individuals. Its stores are located throughout Brazilian states.
82GF Score
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