VFXSWX:VFC 71 Forward PE Ratio is 16.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VFC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF13.01. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, VF ranks worse than 61% on this metric.
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 .
VF Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
VF Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VF'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.
VF Forward PE Ratio Chart
VF Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-03
2019-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.53
20.04
22.37
22.32
16.43
VF Quarterly Data
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.23
16.42
15.53
17.06
18.02
18.28
20.04
22.37
26.04
25.84
20.28
22.32
24.57
16.43
XSWX:VFC vs LEVI, PVH, KTB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, VF'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.
VF Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VF's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VF'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.
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.15 as of Jun. 26, 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 VF and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VF ranks #147 out of 241 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is VF's Forward PE Ratio too high?
VF's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.96. VF's value of 16.15 is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VF ranks #147 out of 241 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VF has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VF's Forward PE Ratio compare to LEVI and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, VF ranks #147 out of 241 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places VF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.96. VF's value of 16.15 is 24.6% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 12.96, based on 241 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. VF's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.15 is 24.6% 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 VF and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VF's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VF stock overvalued right now?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 16.15. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF13.01, compared to a current price of CHF13.99 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15 and 24.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 12.96. VF's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 VF (XSWX:VFC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15 as of Jun. 26, 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 VF (XSWX:VFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF13.99 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF13.01.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VFC:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.15
GF Value™: CHF13.01 vs. price of CHF13.99 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#147 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of 10 brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Altra. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. Tracing its roots to 1899, the company has evolved through many brand acquisitions and divestitures.
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