PBPB (Potbelly) Forward PE Ratio: 47.16 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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PBPB Potbelly Corp PBPB
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What is Potbelly Forward PE Ratio?

Potbelly PBPB 9 Forward PE Ratio is 47.16 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates PBPB with a GF Score™ of 9/100.

Potbelly's Forward PE Ratio for today is 47.16.

Potbelly's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 0.00.

Potbelly's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.00.

Potbelly  (NAS:PBPB) 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 .

Potbelly Forward PE Ratio Related Terms

Potbelly Forward PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Potbelly'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.

Potbelly Forward PE Ratio Chart

Potbelly Annual Data
Trend 2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
30.87

Potbelly Quarterly Data
2024-12 2025-03 2025-06
Forward PE Ratio 30.87 34.98 46.10

PBPB vs BRCB, NATH, VENU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Potbelly'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.

Potbelly Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Potbelly's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Potbelly's Forward PE Ratio falls into.


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Potbelly 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Forward PE Ratio →
What does a Forward PE Ratio of 47.16 mean?
Potbelly (PBPB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 47.16 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 Potbelly and its competitors.
Is Potbelly's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Potbelly's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.16. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.38. Potbelly's value of 47.16 is 156.6% above this industry median. Overall, Potbelly has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Potbelly's Forward PE Ratio compare to BRCB and NATH?
Potbelly's Forward PE Ratio of 47.16 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.38. Potbelly's value of 47.16 is 156.6% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 18.38, based on 158 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. Potbelly's current Forward PE Ratio of 47.16 is 156.6% 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 Potbelly and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Potbelly's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Potbelly stock overvalued right now?
Potbelly (PBPB) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 47.16. The current Forward PE Ratio is 47.16 and 156.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 18.38. Potbelly's overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 Potbelly (PBPB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 47.16 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.

Potbelly Business Description

Address 111 North Canal Street, Suite 325, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Potbelly Corp owns and franchises hundreds of limited-service restaurants specializing in sandwiches and salads, shakes. The menu includes toasty sandwiches, signature salads, soups, chili, sides, desserts, and, in breakfast locations it serves breakfast sandwiches and steel-cut oatmeal. majority of its locations are company-owned and located in the United States, with Illinois and Texas housing far more locations than any other state. The company has franchise partners in a number of countries. Excluding the United States, its franchises are in the Middle East.
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