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Franklin Wireless (NAS:FKWL) 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 .
Franklin Wireless Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Franklin Wireless Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless Forward PE Ratio Chart
Franklin Wireless Annual Data
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Franklin Wireless Quarterly Data
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FKWL vs BOSC, FIEE, UTSI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 57.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 Franklin Wireless and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #878 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Franklin Wireless' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Franklin Wireless' current Forward PE Ratio is 57.00. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.67. Franklin Wireless' value of 57.00 is 175.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #878 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' Forward PE Ratio compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #878 out of 1021 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Franklin Wireless in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.67. Franklin Wireless' value of 57.00 is 175.8% above 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 20.67, based on 1,021 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. Franklin Wireless's current Forward PE Ratio of 57.00 is 175.8% above 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 Franklin Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Wireless's current Forward PE Ratio is 57.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.12, compared to a current price of $2.28 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 57.00 and 175.8% above the Hardware industry median of 20.67. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 57.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.28 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.12.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FKWL:
Forward PE Ratio: 57.00
GF Value™: $4.12 vs. price of $2.28 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 175.8% above the Hardware median (#878 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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