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Payton Planar MagneticsFRA:ZA9 74 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZA9 with a GF Score™ of 74/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks worse than 95510.89% on this metric.
Payton Planar Magnetics (FRA:ZA9) 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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Payton Planar Magnetics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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:ZA9 vs : Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Payton Planar Magnetics 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (FRA:ZA9) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 16, 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #999999 out of 1047 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #999999 out of 1047 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Forward PE Ratio compare to ?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #999999 out of 1047 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.00. 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 18.00, based on 1,047 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Payton Planar Magnetics'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 Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Payton Planar Magnetics (FRA:ZA9) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (FRA:ZA9), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 16, 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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