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Pet Valu Holdings (TSX:PET) 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 .
Pet Valu Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pet Valu Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pet Valu Holdings'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.
Pet Valu Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pet Valu Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
26.74
22.57
16.92
15.24
15.59
Pet Valu Holdings Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
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
27.40
26.74
22.27
21.93
20.92
22.57
22.88
18.87
13.62
16.92
19.84
16.56
15.43
15.24
16.12
19.96
19.10
15.59
12.70
TSX:PET vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Pet Valu Holdings'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.
Pet Valu Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pet Valu Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pet Valu Holdings'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.
Pet Valu Holdings (TSX:PET) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.38 as of Jul. 19, 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 Pet Valu Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pet Valu Holdings ranks #193 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Pet Valu Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pet Valu Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 12.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.17. Pet Valu Holdings' value of 12.38 is 18.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pet Valu Holdings ranks #193 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pet Valu Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pet Valu Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pet Valu Holdings ranks #193 out of 505 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Pet Valu Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.17. Pet Valu Holdings' value of 12.38 is 18.4% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.17, based on 505 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. Pet Valu Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.38 is 18.4% 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 Pet Valu Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pet Valu Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pet Valu Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pet Valu Holdings (TSX:PET) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$31.06, compared to a current price of C$19.28 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.38 and 18.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.17. Pet Valu Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Pet Valu Holdings (TSX:PET), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.38 as of Jul. 19, 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 Pet Valu Holdings (TSX:PET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pet Valu Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$19.28 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.06.
GuruFocus considers Pet Valu Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:PET:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.38
GF Value™: C$31.06 vs. price of C$19.28 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#193 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:PET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing pet-related products and food through its stores. Its products include Dog Food, Cat Food, Puppy Essentials, Dog Treats, Kitten Essentials, and treats among others. The services offered by the company include Dog Wash, Adoption, Grooming, and others.
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