Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) 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 .
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
3.51
2.82
2.96
27.86
33.33
42.55
50.25
35.97
36.90
33.70
15.16
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
3.51
3.28
2.82
2.89
2.96
31.35
27.86
33.11
33.33
50.51
42.55
49.02
50.25
40.32
35.97
43.67
36.90
37.31
33.70
43.23
15.16
XSWX:LISP vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 28.98 as of Jul. 12, 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #653 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 28.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 28.98 is 103.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #653 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #653 out of 744 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 28.98 is 103.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.22, based on 744 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 28.98 is 103.9% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 28.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,643.26, compared to a current price of CHF9,250.00 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 28.98 and 103.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.22. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 28.98 as of Jul. 12, 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF9,250.00 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,643.26.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISP:
Forward PE Ratio: 28.98
GF Value™: CHF12,643.26 vs. price of CHF9,250.00 (26.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#653 of 744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
86GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:LISP
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:LISP has been successfully added to your 