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Natural Alternatives International (NAS:NAII) 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 .
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Natural Alternatives International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
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NAII vs LIMX, FAMI, WYGC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natural Alternatives 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.
Natural Alternatives International Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Alternatives International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Alternatives International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Natural Alternatives International 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.
Natural Alternatives International (NAII) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 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 Natural Alternatives International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Alternatives International ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Natural Alternatives International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Natural Alternatives International's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Alternatives International ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natural Alternatives International has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Alternatives International's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIMX and FAMI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natural Alternatives International ranks #999999 out of 746 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Natural Alternatives International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.36. 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 14.36, based on 746 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 Natural Alternatives International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Alternatives International'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 Natural Alternatives International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Alternatives International (NAII) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.29, compared to a current price of $2.22 — trading 58% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Natural Alternatives International's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Natural Alternatives International (NAII), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 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 Natural Alternatives International (NAII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Alternatives International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.22 is trading 58% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.29.
GuruFocus considers Natural Alternatives International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NAII:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $5.29 vs. price of $2.22 (58% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Alternatives International Business Description
Natural Alternatives International Inc is engaged in formulating, manufacturing, and marketing nutritional supplements. It offers vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements, as well as other healthcare products, to customers within the United States and internationally. Its business activity is operated through Private-Label Contract Manufacturing and Patent & Trademark Licensing segments. The company derives the majority of revenue from Private-Label Contract Manufacturing, which is engaged in providing manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute nutritional supplements and other healthcare products, whereas the Patent and Trademark Licensing segment includes royalty income from its license and supply agreements associated with the sale.
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