Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1990 to 2024
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BRID Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -21.1x, with a stock price of $7.81 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.80.
The current P/E is 124% below its 5-year average of 89.2x. Over the past five years, BRID's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.4x to a high of 1310.0x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.4x, BRID trades at a 209% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 149 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.7x.
Relative to the broader market, BRID trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.9x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
BRID P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1B | 22.7 | 0.80 | -24% | |
| $281M | 10.1Lowest | 1.30 | +15250%Best | |
| $2B | 14.0 | - | +297% | |
| $2B | 15.0 | 4.99 | +57% | |
| $11B | 23.5 | - | -41% | |
| $10B | 10.3 | - | - | |
| $24B | 50.3 | - | -40% | |
| $35B | 19.4 | 0.35Best | -4% | |
| $15B | 42.7 | - | -22% | |
| $19B | 28.7 | - | +46% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
BRID Historical P/E Data (1990–2024)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 Q2 | Fri Apr 19 2024 00:00:00 GM | $10.62 | $0.17 | 64.2x | -7% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Fri Jan 26 2024 00:00:00 GM | $10.95 | $0.43 | 25.7x | -63% |
| FY2023 Q4 | $10.40 | $0.39 | 27.0x | -61% | |
| FY2023 Q3 | Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GM | $11.23 | $0.49 | 23.1x | -66% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Apr 14 2023 00:00:00 GM | $12.10 | $4.96 | 2.4x | -96% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Jan 20 2023 00:00:00 GM | $11.96 | $5.03 | 2.4x | -97% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Mon Oct 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $11.92 | $4.96 | 2.4x | -97% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Jul 08 2022 00:00:00 GM | $13.35 | $4.25 | 3.1x | -95% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Fri Jul 09 2021 00:00:00 GM | $13.10 | $0.01 | 1310.0x | +1807% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Fri Apr 16 2021 00:00:00 GM | $14.97 | $0.52 | 28.8x | -58% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GM | $17.45 | $0.77 | 22.7x | -67% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Sat Oct 31 2020 00:00:00 GM | $18.25 | $0.81 | 22.5x | -67% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 68.7x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BRID stock.
Is BRID stock overvalued or undervalued?
BRID trades at -21.1x P/E, below its 5-year average of 89.2x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does BRID's valuation compare to peers?
Bridgford Foods Corporation P/E of -21.1x compares to sector median of 19.4x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is BRID's PEG ratio?
BRID PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1990-2024.