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Montage Technology Co (FRA:K4A) 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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Montage Technology Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Montage Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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FRA:K4A vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Montage Technology Co'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.
Montage Technology Co Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Montage Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Montage Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Montage Technology Co 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.
Montage Technology Co (FRA:K4A) has a Forward PE Ratio of 77.34 as of Aug. 14, 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 Montage Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Montage Technology Co ranks #428 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Montage Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Montage Technology Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 77.34. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.28. Montage Technology Co's value of 77.34 is 147.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Montage Technology Co ranks #428 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Montage Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montage Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Montage Technology Co ranks #428 out of 552 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Montage Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.28. Montage Technology Co's value of 77.34 is 147.3% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 31.28, 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. Montage Technology Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 77.34 is 147.3% 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 Montage Technology Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 31.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Montage Technology Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 77.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montage Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Montage Technology Co (FRA:K4A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.71, compared to a current price of €31.28 — trading 76.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 77.34 and 147.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 31.28. Montage Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Montage Technology Co (FRA:K4A), the current Forward PE Ratio is 77.34 as of Aug. 14, 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 Montage Technology Co (FRA:K4A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Montage Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.28 is trading 76.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.71.
GuruFocus considers Montage Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:K4A:
Forward PE Ratio: 77.34
GF Value™: €17.71 vs. price of €31.28 (76.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 147.3% above the Semiconductors median (#428 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Montage Technology Co Ltd provides chip-based solutions for cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company operates two main product lines: interconnection chips and the Jindai Server Platform. Its interconnection chip portfolio covers memory interface chips, memory module support chips, PCIe retimers, and related products. The Jindai Server Platform includes the Jindai CPU and Hybrid Secure Memory Module. Geographically, company operates in Mainland China and Hong Kong and others segment.
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