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Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) 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 .
Silex Systems Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Silex Systems Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silex Systems'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.
Silex Systems Forward PE Ratio Chart
Silex Systems Annual Data
Trend
2023-06
Forward PE Ratio
769.23
Silex Systems Semi-Annual Data
2023-06
Forward PE Ratio
769.23
ASX:SLX vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silex Systems'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.
Silex Systems Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silex Systems's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silex Systems'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.
Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.78 as of Jul. 15, 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 Silex Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Silex Systems ranks #35 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Silex Systems' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Silex Systems' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.78. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.01. Silex Systems' value of 6.78 is 80.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silex Systems ranks #35 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silex Systems has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silex Systems' Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silex Systems ranks #35 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Silex Systems in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.01. Silex Systems' value of 6.78 is 80.1% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 34.01, based on 546 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. Silex Systems's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.78 is 80.1% 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 Silex Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 34.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silex Systems's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silex Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.35, compared to a current price of A$4.75 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.78 and 80.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 34.01. Silex Systems' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Silex Systems (ASX:SLX), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.78 as of Jul. 15, 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 Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silex Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.75 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.35.
GuruFocus considers Silex Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SLX:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.78
GF Value™: A$8.35 vs. price of A$4.75 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.1% below the Semiconductors median (#35 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silex Systems Ltd is an Australian research and development company. The company focused on the development of the SILEX laser uranium enrichment technology as the next-generation technology for the uranium enrichment industry. The company's operating segment includes Silex Systems; Silex USA, and Translucent. It generates maximum revenue from the Silex Systems segment.
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