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Want Want China HoldingsWWNTY 69 Forward PE Ratio is 9.12 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates WWNTY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks better than 77.78% on this metric.
Want Want China Holdings (OTCPK:WWNTY) 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 .
Want Want China Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Want Want China Holdings 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.
Want Want China Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Want Want China Holdings Annual Data
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Want Want China Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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14.01
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WWNTY vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China 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.
Want Want China Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Want Want China Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Want Want China Holdings 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.
Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.12 as of Aug. 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #166 out of 747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.56. Want Want China Holdings' value of 9.12 is 37.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #166 out of 747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #166 out of 747 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Want Want China Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.56. Want Want China Holdings' value of 9.12 is 37.4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.56, based on 747 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. Want Want China Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.12 is 37.4% 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Want Want China Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $21.23 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.12 and 37.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.56. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.12 as of Aug. 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.23 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40.
GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WWNTY:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.12
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $21.23 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#166 of 747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WWNTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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