Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) 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 .
Smith & Wesson Brands Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Forward PE Ratio Chart
Smith & Wesson Brands Annual Data
Trend
2016-04
2017-04
2025-04
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
12.63
10.59
20.88
30.91
Smith & Wesson Brands Quarterly Data
2016-01
2016-04
2016-07
2016-10
2017-01
2017-04
2017-07
2017-10
2018-01
2024-10
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
13.81
12.63
14.88
11.79
8.20
10.59
11.61
13.32
7.51
12.50
17.08
20.88
51.63
62.00
39.00
30.91
SWBI vs SATL, PKE, RGR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Smith & Wesson Brands 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 29.31 as of Jul. 03, 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #102 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current Forward PE Ratio is 29.31. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.36. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 29.31 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #102 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' Forward PE Ratio compare to SATL and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #102 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Smith & Wesson Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.36. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 29.31 is 0.2% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.36, based on 204 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. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Forward PE Ratio of 29.31 is 0.2% 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Forward PE Ratio is 29.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $14.95 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 29.31 and 0.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.36. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 29.31 as of Jul. 03, 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.95 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
Forward PE Ratio: 29.31
GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $14.95 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#102 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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