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Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) 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 .
Luckin Coffee Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Luckin Coffee Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee Forward PE Ratio Chart
Luckin Coffee Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.58
15.19
Luckin Coffee Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
13.70
16.58
22.22
21.08
16.41
15.19
15.73
14.16
STU:LC0A vs BROS, EAT, DPZ: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luckin Coffee's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.45 as of Aug. 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #59 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Luckin Coffee's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Luckin Coffee's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.45. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.06. Luckin Coffee's value of 14.45 is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #59 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's Forward PE Ratio compare to BROS and EAT?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #59 out of 158 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Luckin Coffee in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.06. Luckin Coffee's value of 14.45 is 24.2% 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 19.06, 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. Luckin Coffee's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.45 is 24.2% 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luckin Coffee's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.94, compared to a current price of €31.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.45 and 24.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 19.06. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.45 as of Aug. 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.
Is Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.94.
GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LC0A:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.45
GF Value™: €43.94 vs. price of €31.00 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Restaurants median (#59 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LC0A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
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