Adtran Networks SE (OTCPK:ADVOF) 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 .
Adtran Networks SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Adtran Networks SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
Adtran Networks SE Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.01
119.75
Adtran Networks SE Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.01
372.32
119.75
ADVOF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Adtran Networks SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 119.75 as of Jun. 29, 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #939 out of 1015 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Adtran Networks SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Adtran Networks SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 119.75. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.73. Adtran Networks SE's value of 119.75 is 404.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #939 out of 1015 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adtran Networks SE has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adtran Networks SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #939 out of 1015 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Adtran Networks SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.73. Adtran Networks SE's value of 119.75 is 404.6% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 23.73, based on 1,015 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. Adtran Networks SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 119.75 is 404.6% 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 23.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adtran Networks SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 119.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adtran Networks SE stock overvalued right now?
Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 119.75. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.22, compared to a current price of $24.19 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 119.75 and 404.6% above the Hardware industry median of 23.73. Adtran Networks SE's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 119.75 as of Jun. 29, 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 Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.19 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.22.
Key valuation signals for ADVOF:
Forward PE Ratio: 119.75
GF Value™: $21.22 vs. price of $24.19 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 404.6% above the Hardware median (#939 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADVOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adtran Networks SE develops, manufactures, and sells optical and Ethernet-based networking solutions to telecommunications carriers and enterprises to deliver data, storage, voice, and video services. Company segment includes: Network Solutions; and Services and Support,These systems are used by telecommunications service providers, private companies, universities, and government agencies. Some of its product categories are Open optical transport, Packet edge and aggregation, Disaggregated networking, Network virtualization, Network infrastructure assurance, and Automated network management. ADVA's geographical segments are United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Other international generating key revenue from United States.
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