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Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) 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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Socket Mobile Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Socket Mobile'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.
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FRA:SNB1 vs AGMH, ZSPC, DDDX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Socket Mobile'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.
Socket Mobile Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Socket Mobile's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Socket Mobile'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.
Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 08, 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 Socket Mobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #999999 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Socket Mobile's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Socket Mobile's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #999999 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's Forward PE Ratio compare to AGMH and ZSPC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #999999 out of 1021 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Socket Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.05. 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 22.05, 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. 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 Socket Mobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socket Mobile's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.76, compared to a current price of €0.33 — trading 56.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 08, 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.33 is trading 56.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.76.
GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SNB1:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.33 (56.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SNB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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