Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) 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 .
Bell Food Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bell Food Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bell Food Group'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.
Bell Food Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bell Food Group Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.05
14.08
12.09
12.14
10.08
Bell Food Group Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.88
13.05
12.36
14.08
11.96
12.09
14.01
12.14
12.05
10.08
XSWX:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food Group'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.
Bell Food Group Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bell Food Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group'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.
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.59 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #142 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Bell Food Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bell Food Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.16. Bell Food Group's value of 8.59 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #142 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #142 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bell Food Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.16. Bell Food Group's value of 8.59 is 39.3% 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 14.16, based on 745 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. Bell Food Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.59 is 39.3% 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bell Food Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF286.43, compared to a current price of CHF183.60 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.59 and 39.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.16. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.59 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF183.60 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF286.43.
GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.59
GF Value™: CHF286.43 vs. price of CHF183.60 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#142 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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