Acorn Energy (NAS:ACFN) 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 .
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Acorn Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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ACFN vs LGL, MIND, TRCK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #999999 out of 1019 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Acorn Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Acorn Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #999999 out of 1019 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to LGL and MIND?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #999999 out of 1019 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Acorn Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.50. 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 1,019 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. 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.64, compared to a current price of $16.89 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.89 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.64.
GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACFN:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.64 vs. price of $16.89 (23.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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