Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (XSWX:MC) 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 .
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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.
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.04
20.70
22.22
18.32
22.52
31.06
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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
Forward PE Ratio
17.04
18.15
20.70
24.04
22.22
25.32
18.32
25.51
22.52
39.37
31.06
XSWX:MC vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE'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.
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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.
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (XSWX:MC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.25 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #356 out of 501 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.95. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's value of 22.25 is 48.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #356 out of 501 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #356 out of 501 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.95. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's value of 22.25 is 48.8% 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 14.95, based on 501 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. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.25 is 48.8% 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (XSWX:MC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF588.77, compared to a current price of CHF453.55 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.25 and 48.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 14.95. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (XSWX:MC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.25 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (XSWX:MC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF453.55 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF588.77.
GuruFocus considers Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MC:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.25
GF Value™: CHF588.77 vs. price of CHF453.55 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#356 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Business Description
LVMH is a global producer and distributor of luxury goods. It operates six segments: fashion and leather goods, its largest and most profitable; watches and jewelry; wines and spirits; perfumes and cosmetics; selective retailing (including Sephora and airport duty-free retailer DFS); and other. Higher-profile brands include Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi, Givenchy, Tag Heuer, Hennessy, Moet & Chandon, Glenmorangie, Sephora, and Benefit. LVMH operates over 5,000 stores around the globe.
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