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Shepherd Neame (STU:43Y) 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 .
Shepherd Neame Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Shepherd Neame Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shepherd Neame'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.
Shepherd Neame Forward PE Ratio Chart
Shepherd Neame Annual Data
Trend
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.60
16.18
12.96
Shepherd Neame Semi-Annual Data
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.60
16.47
16.18
12.85
12.96
12.50
STU:43Y vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shepherd Neame'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.
Shepherd Neame Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shepherd Neame's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shepherd Neame'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.
Shepherd Neame (STU:43Y) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.80 as of Aug. 23, 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 Shepherd Neame and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shepherd Neame ranks #29 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Shepherd Neame's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Shepherd Neame's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.95. Shepherd Neame's value of 11.80 is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shepherd Neame ranks #29 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shepherd Neame has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shepherd Neame's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shepherd Neame ranks #29 out of 158 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Shepherd Neame in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.95. Shepherd Neame's value of 11.80 is 37.7% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 18.95, 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. Shepherd Neame's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.80 is 37.7% 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 Shepherd Neame and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shepherd Neame's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shepherd Neame stock overvalued right now?
Shepherd Neame (STU:43Y) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.80. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.03, compared to a current price of €5.45 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80 and 37.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 18.95. Shepherd Neame's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Shepherd Neame (STU:43Y), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80 as of Aug. 23, 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 Shepherd Neame (STU:43Y) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shepherd Neame stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.45 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.03.
Key valuation signals for STU:43Y:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.80
GF Value™: €7.03 vs. price of €5.45 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% below the Restaurants median (#29 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:43Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shepherd Neame Ltd brews and packages beer, wholesales and retails beer, cider, wines, spirits, and minerals, owns property and public houses, and provides hotel management services. Its segments are Brewing and Brands, Retail Pubs and Hotels, and Tenanted Pubs, with the majority of revenue coming from Retail Pubs and Hotels. The company brews and distributes its own beers, including Spitfire, Bishops Finger, Whitstable Bay, Bear Island, Creekside IPA, First Drop Session IPA, and Iron Wharf Stout. It also brews licensed international lagers like Singha. The company operates in the UK and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from the UK.
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