George Weston (TSX:WN) 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 .
George Weston Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
George Weston Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for George Weston'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.
George Weston Forward PE Ratio Chart
George Weston Annual Data
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2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
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Forward PE Ratio
17.30
15.11
15.22
13.25
13.51
12.69
16.58
16.03
13.30
16.53
18.94
George Weston Quarterly Data
2015-12
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
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2020-09
2020-12
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2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
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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
17.30
16.58
17.57
14.68
15.11
16.50
16.47
14.35
15.22
14.33
14.66
12.15
13.25
14.35
14.53
14.75
13.51
12.92
14.06
13.14
12.69
14.73
15.55
15.41
16.58
16.53
15.92
13.81
16.03
15.70
14.35
11.99
13.30
15.41
16.21
17.21
16.53
17.45
19.79
17.27
18.94
19.80
TSX:WN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, George Weston'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.
George Weston Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Weston'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.
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.36 as of Jul. 08, 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 George Weston and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #98 out of 129 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is George Weston's Forward PE Ratio too high?
George Weston's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.38. George Weston's value of 20.36 is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #98 out of 129 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Forward PE Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #98 out of 129 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places George Weston in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.38. George Weston's value of 20.36 is 41.6% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.38, based on 129 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. George Weston's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.36 is 41.6% 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 George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.99, compared to a current price of C$99.37 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.36 and 41.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.38. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.36 as of Jul. 08, 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$99.37 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.99.
GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.36
GF Value™: C$83.99 vs. price of C$99.37 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#98 of 129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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