Universal Display (BSP:O2LE34) 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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Universal Display Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Display's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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BSP:O2LE34 vs BELFB, OSIS, KN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Display'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.
Universal Display Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Display's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Display'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.
Universal Display (BSP:O2LE34) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.18 as of Jun. 24, 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 Universal Display and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #411 out of 1013 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Universal Display's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Universal Display's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.18. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.77. Universal Display's value of 1.18 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #411 out of 1013 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Display has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Display's Forward PE Ratio compare to BELFB and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #411 out of 1013 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Universal Display in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.77. Universal Display's value of 1.18 is 95.2% 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 24.77, based on 1,013 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. Universal Display's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.18 is 95.2% 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 Universal Display and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 24.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Display's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display (BSP:O2LE34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$44.96, compared to a current price of R$25.07 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.18 and 95.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.77. Universal Display's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Universal Display (BSP:O2LE34), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.18 as of Jun. 24, 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 Universal Display (BSP:O2LE34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$25.07 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$44.96.
GuruFocus considers Universal Display to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:O2LE34:
Forward PE Ratio: 1.18
GF Value™: R$44.96 vs. price of R$25.07 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.2% below the Hardware median (#411 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:O2LE34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Display Corp researches, develops, and manufactures organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, technologies for use in displays for mobile phones, tablets, televisions, wearables, personal computers, automotive interiors, and the solid-state lighting market. OLED technologies are an alternative to light-emitting diode, or LED, technologies, in the solid-state lighting market, and liquid crystal displays in the flat-panel-display market. The Company has one reportable business segment being OLED technologies and materials. The large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in South Korea, with the rest coming from Japan, China, the United States, and other countries across the world.
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