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Watts CoWTTZF 69 Forward PE Ratio is 38.28 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates WTTZF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.37. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Retail - Defensive companies, Watts Co ranks better than 63.91% on this metric.
Watts Co (OTCPK:WTTZF) 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 .
Watts Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Watts Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watts Co'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.
Watts Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Watts Co Annual Data
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2025-08
Forward PE Ratio
23.84
Watts Co Quarterly Data
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2025-11
2026-02
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
23.84
25.90
28.48
38.28
WTTZF vs KR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Watts Co'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.
Watts Co Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Watts Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts Co'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.
Watts Co (WTTZF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 38.28 as of Aug. 07, 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 Watts Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #48 out of 133 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Watts Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Watts Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.83. Watts Co's value of 38.28 is 158.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #48 out of 133 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watts Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #48 out of 133 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Watts Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.83. Watts Co's value of 38.28 is 158.1% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.83, based on 133 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. Watts Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 38.28 is 158.1% 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 Watts Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watts Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Co stock overvalued right now?
Watts Co (WTTZF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 38.28. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.37, compared to a current price of $12.90 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 38.28 and 158.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.83. Watts Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Watts Co (WTTZF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 38.28 as of Aug. 07, 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 Watts Co (WTTZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.90 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.37.
Key valuation signals for WTTZF:
Forward PE Ratio: 38.28
GF Value™: $13.37 vs. price of $12.90 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#48 of 133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTTZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watts Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of daily necessities, grocery and food products, and other goods. The company's product profile includes Sanitary goods, Cleaning sheet, Water supply equipment, Lunch supplies, and other related products.
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