Forward PE Ratio: 18.01
The forward PE ratio is 18.01 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (18.01) = Close Price ($42.99) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.34)
SW Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
18.01
SW Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Smurfit Westrock plc
Market Cap
$22.55B
Forward PE Ratio
18.01
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) | $22.55B | 18.01 |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $22.77B | N/A |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $23.13B | 18.92 |
| Rollins, Inc. (ROL)vs › | $21.56B | 36.48 |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $23.57B | 12.29 |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $23.64B | 23.29 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $21.06B | 23.86 |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $20.94B | 14.83 |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $20.00B | 21.71 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.79B | 17.71 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
58.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
18.0
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.34 implies +225.0% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $0.72.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $42.99 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.34 | $2.17 – $2.63 | 7 | 18.4x |
| 2027-12-31 | $3.26 | $2.95 – $3.48 | 9 | 13.2x |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.71 | $3.56 – $3.91 | 4 | 11.6x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)?
- The forward PE ratio for SW stock is 18.01.
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About Smurfit Westrock plc
Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and internationally. The company produces containerboard and paperboard; packaging of corrugated containers; consumer packaging; and offers solid board, kraft paper, and graphic board, as well as other packaging products, such as solidboard packaging, paper sacks and bag-in-box. It produces linerboard and corrugated medium and paperboard; and other paper-based packaging, such as folding cartons, inserts, labels and displays. The company primarily serves food and beverage, healthcare, beauty and personal care, garden, consumer goods, industrial, and foodservice markets. It markets its products through its own sales force, independent sales representatives, and independent distributors. Smurfit Westrock Plc was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Anthony Paul J. Smurfit