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Yatsen HoldingYSG +0.61%50 Forward PE Ratio is 14.43 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates YSG with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yatsen Holding ranks worse than 51.54% on this metric.
Yatsen Holding (NYSE:YSG) 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 .
Yatsen Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Yatsen Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
Yatsen Holding Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
69.22
10.64
Yatsen Holding Quarterly Data
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2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
69.22
80.65
40.31
21.63
10.64
12.79
YSG vs NUS, HNST, WALD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yatsen Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding (YSG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.43 as of Jul. 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 Yatsen Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #384 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Yatsen Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Yatsen Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21. Yatsen Holding's value of 14.43 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #384 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yatsen Holding has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yatsen Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUS and HNST?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #384 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Yatsen Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21. Yatsen Holding's value of 14.43 is 1.5% 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 14.21, 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. Yatsen Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.43 is 1.5% 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 Yatsen Holding and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yatsen Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yatsen Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yatsen Holding (YSG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.59, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.43 and 1.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.21. Yatsen Holding's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Yatsen Holding (YSG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.43 as of Jul. 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 Yatsen Holding (YSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yatsen Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.59.
GuruFocus considers Yatsen Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for YSG:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.43
GF Value™: $6.59 vs. price of $3.32 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#384 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yatsen Holding Ltd is engaged in the retail business of beauty products, skincare items, and other cosmetic products. The group's principal operations are currently organized into three segments on a product category basis, namely Color Cosmetics Brands, Skincare Brands, and others. The company's majority of revenue is generated from sales of Color Cosmetics Brands. Geographically, company operates in PRC, Europe and US regions.
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