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Kewal Kiran ClothingNSE:KKCL -1.14%98 Forward PE Ratio is 18.61 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KKCL with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹744.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks worse than 67.89% on this metric.
Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) 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 .
Kewal Kiran Clothing Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kewal Kiran Clothing Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewal Kiran Clothing'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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kewal Kiran Clothing Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.29
15.33
Kewal Kiran Clothing Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
20.98
16.29
21.56
23.41
17.76
15.33
18.24
NSE:KKCL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kewal Kiran Clothing'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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewal Kiran Clothing's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewal Kiran Clothing'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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.61 as of Aug. 19, 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #167 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Kewal Kiran Clothing's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.22. Kewal Kiran Clothing's value of 18.61 is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #167 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewal Kiran Clothing has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewal Kiran Clothing's Forward PE Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #167 out of 246 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kewal Kiran Clothing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.22. Kewal Kiran Clothing's value of 18.61 is 40.8% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.22, based on 246 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. Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.61 is 40.8% 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewal Kiran Clothing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹744.24, compared to a current price of ₹515.05 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61 and 40.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.22. Kewal Kiran Clothing's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61 as of Aug. 19, 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewal Kiran Clothing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹515.05 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹744.24.
GuruFocus considers Kewal Kiran Clothing to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KKCL:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.61
GF Value™: ₹744.24 vs. price of ₹515.05 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#167 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KKCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd is engaged into manufacturing, marketing and retailing of branded readymade garments and finished accessories. Its brands include Killer, Easies, LawmanPg3, K-Lounge, and Integrity. The company has a presence in Asia, the Middle East, and others.
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