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Vera BradleyVRA -2.34%65 Forward PE Ratio is 79.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks worse than 96.33% on this metric.
Vera Bradley's Forward PE Ratio for today is 79.66.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) 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 .
Vera Bradley Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Vera Bradley Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Forward PE Ratio Chart
Vera Bradley Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
8.95
8.71
10.28
18.48
11.82
14.15
48.10
Vera Bradley Quarterly Data
2019-10
2020-01
2020-04
2020-07
2020-10
2021-01
2021-04
2021-07
2021-10
2022-01
2022-04
2022-07
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2023-04
2023-07
2023-10
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Forward PE Ratio
10.28
8.95
4.91
9.97
28.82
8.71
13.05
14.88
9.91
10.28
11.19
19.96
10.64
18.48
12.47
13.77
10.13
11.82
11.63
8.63
12.21
14.15
44.80
48.10
VRA vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 79.66 as of Jul. 20, 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #236 out of 245 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Vera Bradley's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Vera Bradley's current Forward PE Ratio is 79.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.21. Vera Bradley's value of 79.66 is 503% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #236 out of 245 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's Forward PE Ratio compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #236 out of 245 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Vera Bradley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.21. Vera Bradley's value of 79.66 is 503% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.21, based on 245 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. Vera Bradley's current Forward PE Ratio of 79.66 is 503% 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current Forward PE Ratio is 79.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.89, compared to a current price of $3.76 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 79.66 and 503% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.21. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 79.66 as of Jul. 20, 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.76 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.89.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
Forward PE Ratio: 79.66
GF Value™: $3.89 vs. price of $3.76 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 503% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#236 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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