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Amtech SystemsASYS +1.36%55 Forward PE Ratio is 19.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASYS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Semiconductors companies, Amtech Systems ranks better than 68.66% on this metric.
Amtech Systems (NAS:ASYS) 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 .
Amtech Systems Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Amtech Systems Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amtech 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.
Amtech Systems Forward PE Ratio Chart
Amtech Systems Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
11.27
21.60
71.43
19.23
24.63
29.24
7.73
16.69
30.49
39.33
Amtech Systems Quarterly Data
2016-03
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2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
12.29
12.59
11.27
17.95
21.60
15.38
13.95
17.27
71.43
227.27
27.47
19.23
50.00
833.33
6.30
24.63
84.03
65.79
23.20
29.24
22.47
27.03
7.01
7.73
15.15
21.19
12.71
16.69
21.19
29.67
30.49
21.73
21.23
25.06
39.33
32.30
45.80
24.44
ASYS vs ATOM, INTT, TRT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Amtech 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.
Amtech Systems Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Amtech Systems's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amtech 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.
Amtech Systems (ASYS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.12 as of Aug. 11, 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 Amtech Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #173 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Amtech Systems' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Amtech Systems' current Forward PE Ratio is 19.12. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.32. Amtech Systems' value of 19.12 is 36.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #173 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Amtech Systems has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amtech Systems' Forward PE Ratio compare to ATOM and INTT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #173 out of 552 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Amtech Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.32. Amtech Systems' value of 19.12 is 36.9% 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 30.32, based on 552 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. Amtech Systems's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.12 is 36.9% 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 Amtech Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amtech Systems's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amtech Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtech Systems (ASYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.40, compared to a current price of $15.30 — trading 247.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.12 and 36.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 30.32. Amtech Systems' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Amtech Systems (ASYS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.12 as of Aug. 11, 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 Amtech Systems (ASYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtech Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.30 is trading 247.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.40.
GuruFocus considers Amtech Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASYS:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.12
GF Value™: $4.40 vs. price of $15.30 (247.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% below the Semiconductors median (#173 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amtech Systems Inc provides equipment, consumables and services for semiconductor device packaging, wafer production and device fabrication. Its products are used to fabricate and package GPUs for AI applications, SiC and Si power devices, and other optical, analog and digital devices, and are sold to semiconductor packaging, electronic assembly and device fabrication companies. It operates through two segments: Thermal Processing Solutions, which includes conveyorized reflow equipment, high-temperature conveyorized furnaces and diffusion furnaces with maximum revenue; and Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions, which includes consumables, equipment and services for wafer polishing, dicing and cleaning. The majority of revenue is derived from the United States.
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