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Magna International (NYSE:MGA) 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 .
Magna International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Magna International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magna International'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.
Magna International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Magna International Annual Data
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7.99
7.69
8.37
6.39
8.26
11.78
12.80
9.25
8.53
7.15
9.07
Magna International Quarterly Data
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2023-12
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.99
7.19
7.07
7.40
7.69
7.74
7.82
8.20
8.37
8.28
8.43
6.98
6.39
7.13
7.82
7.60
8.26
5.36
21.83
8.48
11.78
11.60
12.74
9.22
12.80
10.62
12.18
6.82
9.25
11.95
11.38
8.00
8.53
9.02
7.41
6.54
7.15
6.86
8.31
8.08
9.07
8.05
MGA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Magna International'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.
Magna International Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Magna International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magna International'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.
Magna International (MGA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.53 as of Jul. 15, 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 Magna International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #175 out of 596 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Magna International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Magna International's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. Magna International's value of 9.53 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magna International ranks #175 out of 596 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Magna International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magna International's Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #175 out of 596 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Magna International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. Magna International's value of 9.53 is 26.9% 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 596 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. Magna International's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.53 is 26.9% 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 Magna International 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. Magna International's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magna International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International (MGA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.88, compared to a current price of $64.59 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.53 and 26.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.04. Magna International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Magna International (MGA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.53 as of Jul. 15, 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 Magna International (MGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.59 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.88.
GuruFocus considers Magna International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MGA:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.53
GF Value™: $48.88 vs. price of $64.59 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#175 of 596)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magna International prides itself on an entrepreneurial culture and a corporate constitution that outlines the distribution of profits to various stakeholders. This automotive supplier's product groups include exteriors, interiors, seating, roof systems, body and chassis, powertrain, vision and electronic systems, closure systems, electric vehicle systems, tooling and engineering, and contract vehicle assembly. In 2025, 48.6% of Magna's USD 42 billion of revenue came from North America, while Europe accounted for approximately 38% and Asia the remainder. The firm's top six customers constituted 75.9% of revenue, with the top three being GM, Mercedes, and Ford. GM was the largest contributor at 15.6%. Magna was founded in 1957, has about 144,000 employees, and is based in Aurora, Ontario.
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