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Beam Communications HoldingsASX:BCC -1.72% Forward PE Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Hardware companies, Beam Communications Holdings ranks better than 99.12% on this metric.
Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) 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 .
Beam Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Beam Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Beam Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Beam Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
3.00
Beam Communications Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
1.59
3.00
2.05
ASX:BCC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Beam Communications Holdings'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.
Beam Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Beam Communications Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beam Communications Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Beam Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 17, 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 Beam Communications Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #9 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Beam Communications Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Beam Communications Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 1.57. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Beam Communications Holdings' value of 1.57 is 92.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #9 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Beam Communications Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #9 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Beam Communications Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Beam Communications Holdings' value of 1.57 is 92.8% below 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 21.83, based on 1,018 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. Beam Communications Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.57 is 92.8% below 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 Beam Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beam Communications Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beam Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.17, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 66.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.57 and 92.8% below the Hardware industry median of 21.83. 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 Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 17, 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.
Beam Communications Holdings Ltd is a satellite telecommunications company. It designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a range of satellite phone equipment and related services. The company offers satellite communication terminals, accessories, and data airtime services. Also, it provides handsets, accessories, SIM cards, and payment options on hardware, as well as pre-paid airtime services through SatPhoneShop.com, an online store. Its products are ZOLEO Global Satellite Com, Iridium GO and others. Geographically, the group generates revenue from Austrailia and Canada. The majority of its revenue is generated from Equipment sales.
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