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Match Group (MEX:MTCH1) 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 .
Match Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Match Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Match Group'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.
Match Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Match Group Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
37.04
17.92
13.48
14.69
12.42
Match Group Quarterly Data
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
37.04
26.32
26.88
18.08
17.92
20.49
19.96
15.53
13.48
11.78
13.64
14.25
14.69
16.77
13.09
13.81
12.42
13.10
13.14
MEX:MTCH1 vs SNAP, BILI, ZG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Match Group'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.
Match Group Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Match Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Match Group'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.
Match Group (MEX:MTCH1) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.05 as of Aug. 24, 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 Match Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #134 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Match Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Match Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. Match Group's value of 13.05 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Match Group ranks #134 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Match Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Match Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to SNAP and BILI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #134 out of 243 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Match Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. Match Group's value of 13.05 is 4% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 13.59, based on 243 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. Match Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.05 is 4% 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 Match Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Match Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Match Group stock overvalued right now?
Match Group (MEX:MTCH1) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.05. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN559.85, compared to a current price of MXN610.00 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05 and 4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 13.59. Match Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Match Group (MEX:MTCH1), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05 as of Aug. 24, 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 Match Group (MEX:MTCH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN610.00 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN559.85.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MTCH1:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.05
GF Value™: MXN559.85 vs. price of MXN610.00 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Interactive Media median (#134 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MTCH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
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