BOS Better Online Solutions (NAS:BOSC) 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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BOS Better Online Solutions Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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BOSC vs FKWL, FIEE, UTSI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, BOS Better Online Solutions'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.
BOS Better Online Solutions Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BOS Better Online Solutions's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOS Better Online Solutions's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
BOS Better Online Solutions 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.
BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.90 as of Jul. 05, 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 BOS Better Online Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks #101 out of 1019 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is BOS Better Online Solutions' Forward PE Ratio too high?
BOS Better Online Solutions' current Forward PE Ratio is 8.90. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.24. BOS Better Online Solutions' value of 8.90 is 63.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks #101 out of 1019 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BOS Better Online Solutions has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOS Better Online Solutions' Forward PE Ratio compare to FKWL and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks #101 out of 1019 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places BOS Better Online Solutions in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.24. BOS Better Online Solutions' value of 8.90 is 63.3% 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 24.24, 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. BOS Better Online Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.90 is 63.3% 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 BOS Better Online Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 24.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOS Better Online Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOS Better Online Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.49, compared to a current price of $4.36 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.90 and 63.3% below the Hardware industry median of 24.24. BOS Better Online Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.90 as of Jul. 05, 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 BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOS Better Online Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.36 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.49.
GuruFocus considers BOS Better Online Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOSC:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.90
GF Value™: $3.49 vs. price of $4.36 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.3% below the Hardware median (#101 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd is a provider of comprehensive solutions to enterprises, comprised of services, equipment, and custom-made automatic machines. The company manages its business in three reportable divisions: the Supply Chain Solutions Division, the RFID Division, and the Intelligent Robotics Division. The majority of revenue derives from Supply Chain Solutions, which distributes electro-mechanical components, mainly to customers in the aerospace, defense, and other industries, and is a supply chain service provider for aviation customers that seek a comprehensive solution to their component-supply needs. Its geographic areas are Israel, East Asia, India, America, Europe, and the rest of the world. Geographically company derives the majority of its revenue from Israel.
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