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Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) 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 .
Cencosud Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cencosud Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cencosud'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.
Cencosud Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cencosud Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.68
13.62
9.25
9.54
10.03
12.86
Cencosud Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.09
9.83
8.31
6.68
9.35
10.55
15.82
13.62
10.36
16.56
8.53
9.25
11.20
10.57
9.96
9.54
10.86
10.03
12.62
14.43
12.06
12.86
11.91
XSGO:CENCOSUD vs DDS, M: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Cencosud'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.
Cencosud Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cencosud's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cencosud'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.
Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.78 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cencosud and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #148 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Cencosud's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cencosud's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.26. Cencosud's value of 10.78 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #148 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cencosud has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencosud's Forward PE Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #148 out of 506 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Cencosud in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.26. Cencosud's value of 10.78 is 29.4% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.26, based on 506 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. Cencosud's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.78 is 29.4% 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 Cencosud and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencosud's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencosud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP2,266.63, compared to a current price of CLP1,995.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.78 and 29.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.26. Cencosud's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.78 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,995.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP2,266.63.
GuruFocus considers Cencosud to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CENCOSUD:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.78
GF Value™: CLP2,266.63 vs. price of CLP1,995.00 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#148 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CENCOSUD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cencosud SA is a multi-brand retailer in South America. Headquartered in Chile, the Company has organized its reportable segments into: Supermarkets, Shopping Centers, Home Improvement stores, Department stores, Financial Services, and Others., the company is involved in commercial real estate development by leasing shopping mall space to third parties. Cencosud also provides private-label credit cards and financial services to retail customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Supermarket segment.
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