Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi)MSW:ILLOVO 35 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:ILLOVO with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 757 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) ranks worse than 132100.26% on this metric.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO) 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 .
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'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.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Forward PE Ratio Chart
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Annual Data
Trend
Forward PE Ratio
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Semi-Annual Data
Forward PE Ratio
MSW:ILLOVO vs : Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'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.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) 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.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 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 Illovo Sugar (Malawi) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) ranks #999999 out of 757 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) ranks #999999 out of 757 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) ranks #999999 out of 757 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Illovo Sugar (Malawi) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.02. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 13.02, based on 757 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. 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 Illovo Sugar (Malawi) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illovo Sugar (Malawi) stock overvalued right now?
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 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.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) PLC is a sugar producer. The company has agricultural and manufacturing operations in African countries. The company produces raw and refined sugar for local, regional African, European Union (EU), United States of America (USA), and world markets from sugar cane supplied by its own agricultural operations and independent outgrowers.
35GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MSW:ILLOVO
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MSW:ILLOVO has been successfully added to your 
