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Shake ShackSHAK -0.24%80 Forward PE Ratio is 55.23 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHAK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks worse than 89.17% on this metric.
Shake Shack's Forward PE Ratio for today is 55.23.
Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) 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 .
Shake Shack Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Shake Shack Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Forward PE Ratio Chart
Shake Shack Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
64.94
70.92
75.19
384.62
312.50
156.25
116.17
51.93
Shake Shack Quarterly Data
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-09
2021-12
2022-09
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
54.95
64.94
66.67
69.93
54.35
70.92
109.89
75.19
71.94
384.62
10,000.00
384.62
178.57
312.50
1,428.57
149.25
156.25
147.06
123.46
98.04
116.17
68.46
104.91
53.47
51.93
59.79
SHAK vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a Forward PE Ratio of 55.23 as of Jul. 29, 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #140 out of 157 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Shake Shack's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Shake Shack's current Forward PE Ratio is 55.23. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.44. Shake Shack's value of 55.23 is 199.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #140 out of 157 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Forward PE Ratio compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #140 out of 157 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.44. Shake Shack's value of 55.23 is 199.5% 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 18.44, based on 157 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. Shake Shack's current Forward PE Ratio of 55.23 is 199.5% 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current Forward PE Ratio is 55.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.14, compared to a current price of $63.05 — trading 48.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 55.23 and 199.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 18.44. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current Forward PE Ratio is 55.23 as of Jul. 29, 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $63.05 is trading 48.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.14.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHAK:
Forward PE Ratio: 55.23
GF Value™: $122.14 vs. price of $63.05 (48.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 199.5% above the Restaurants median (#140 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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