How Hain Celestial’s Valuation Stacks Up

Forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiples (stock price divided by analysts’ earnings estimates for the next four quarters) are among most used metrics for making investment decisions. As of April 17, 2018, Hain Celestial (HAIN) was trading at a 12-month forward PE ratio of 17.2x. Since its fiscal 2Q18 release on February 7, 2018, its valuation multiple has fallen 11.1%. The company is trading at a higher valuation multiple than Campbell Soup (CPB), Kellogg (K), and Conagra Brands (CAG), which are trading at 12-month forward PE ratios of 13.2x, 14.1x, and 16.5x, respectively.