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BUA FoodsNSA:BUAFOODS 90 Forward PE Ratio is 16.92 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦809.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks worse than 68.59% on this metric.
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) 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 .
BUA Foods Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
BUA Foods Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods Forward PE Ratio Chart
BUA Foods Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.62
BUA Foods Quarterly Data
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.72
10.44
19.64
19.62
18.90
22.81
NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BUA Foods's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.92 as of Sep. 22, 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #522 out of 761 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is BUA Foods' Forward PE Ratio too high?
BUA Foods' current Forward PE Ratio is 16.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.82. BUA Foods' value of 16.92 is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #522 out of 761 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #522 out of 761 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places BUA Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.82. BUA Foods' value of 16.92 is 32% above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.82, based on 761 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. BUA Foods's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.92 is 32% above 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦809.52, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.92 and 32% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.82. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.92 as of Sep. 22, 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦809.52.
GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.92
GF Value™: ₦809.52 vs. price of ₦760.60 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#522 of 761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUAFOODS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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