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Rocky BrandsRCKY +0.02%66 Forward PE Ratio is 11.17 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates RCKY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Rocky Brands ranks better than 62.45% on this metric.
Rocky Brands's Forward PE Ratio for today is 11.17.
Rocky Brands (NAS:RCKY) 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 .
Rocky Brands Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Rocky Brands Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rocky Brands'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.
Rocky Brands Forward PE Ratio Chart
Rocky Brands Annual Data
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.04
9.65
Rocky Brands Quarterly Data
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7.04
7.06
9.01
10.08
9.65
10.33
RCKY vs DBI, FWDI, WEYS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Rocky Brands'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.
Rocky Brands Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rocky Brands's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocky Brands'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.
Rocky Brands (RCKY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.17 as of Jul. 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 Rocky Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocky Brands ranks #92 out of 245 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Rocky Brands' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Rocky Brands' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.08. Rocky Brands' value of 11.17 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rocky Brands ranks #92 out of 245 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rocky Brands has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocky Brands' Forward PE Ratio compare to DBI and FWDI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Rocky Brands ranks #92 out of 245 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Rocky Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.08. Rocky Brands' value of 11.17 is 14.6% below 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 13.08, based on 245 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. Rocky Brands's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.17 is 14.6% below 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 Rocky Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocky Brands's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocky Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Brands (RCKY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.24, compared to a current price of $40.91 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17 and 14.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.08. Rocky Brands' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Rocky Brands (RCKY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.17 as of Jul. 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 Rocky Brands (RCKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.91 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.24.
GuruFocus considers Rocky Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCKY:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.17
GF Value™: $28.24 vs. price of $40.91 (44.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#92 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocky Brands Inc is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium footwear and apparel under brands such as Muck, XTRATUF, Rocky, Durango, Georgia Boot, Lehigh, Ranger, and the licensed brand Michelin. The company operates through three segments, with the wholesale segment generating the majority of revenue through sales of footwear and accessories to sporting goods stores, outdoor specialty stores, online retailers, marine stores, independent retailers, mass merchants, retail uniform stores, and specialty safety shoe stores. The retail segment focuses on direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce platforms and company-operated stores, while the contract manufacturing segment includes sales to the U.S. military, private label production, and sourcing arrangements for customers.
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