Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) 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 .
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Forward PE Ratio Chart
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.12
23.39
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2024-12
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.12
15.24
14.68
15.97
23.39
19.76
23.95
TSX:SWP vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Swiss Water Decaffeinated 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.83 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #543 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.05. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 19.83 is 41.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #543 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #543 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.05. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 19.83 is 41.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.05, based on 745 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.83 is 41.1% 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.76, compared to a current price of C$5.92 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.83 and 41.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.05. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.83 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$5.92 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.76.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:SWP:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.83
GF Value™: C$4.76 vs. price of C$5.92 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#543 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:SWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Business Description
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc is involved in the decaffeination of green coffee without the use of chemicals by employing the proprietary SWISS WATER Process. The company leverages science-based systems and quality controls to produce caffeine-free coffee. Additionally, it provides coffee decaffeination and distribution services. The company operates mainly one single business segment, decaffeination of green coffee beans Geographically, it operates in three segments: Canada, the United States, and other international markets, of which the maximum revenue is derived from the United States.
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