Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (OTCPK:MNHFF) 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 .
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.74
9.17
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.74
8.62
10.27
7.62
9.17
MNHFF vs SW, PKG, IP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #41 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.04. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 12.63 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #41 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #41 out of 111 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.04. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 12.63 is 10% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 14.04, based on 111 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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.63 is 10% 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.53, compared to a current price of $92.59 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63 and 10% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 14.04. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $92.59 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.53.
GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNHFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.63
GF Value™: $114.53 vs. price of $92.59 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the Packaging & Containers median (#41 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNHFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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