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GenasysGNSS -0.58%43 Forward PE Ratio is 17.20 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates GNSS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Hardware companies, Genasys ranks better than 61.26% on this metric.
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 .
Genasys Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Genasys Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genasys'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.
Genasys Forward PE Ratio Chart
Genasys Annual Data
Trend
2019-09
2020-09
2021-09
2022-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
23.09
31.65
39.06
50.25
16.76
Genasys Quarterly Data
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2024-06
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.91
21.93
23.09
28.99
30.96
37.17
31.65
54.35
104.17
37.31
39.06
68.03
50.25
270.27
70.42
16.16
16.76
44.40
53.03
GNSS vs ARBE, SOTK, ODYS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Genasys'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.
Genasys Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Genasys's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genasys'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.
Genasys (GNSS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.20 as of Jul. 20, 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 Genasys and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genasys ranks #394 out of 1017 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Genasys' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Genasys' current Forward PE Ratio is 17.20. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83. Genasys' value of 17.20 is 17.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genasys ranks #394 out of 1017 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genasys has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genasys' Forward PE Ratio compare to ARBE and SOTK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Genasys ranks #394 out of 1017 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Genasys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83. Genasys' value of 17.20 is 17.4% 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 20.83, based on 1,017 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. Genasys's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.20 is 17.4% 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 Genasys and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genasys's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genasys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genasys (GNSS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.54, compared to a current price of $1.72 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.20 and 17.4% below the Hardware industry median of 20.83. Genasys' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Genasys (GNSS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.20 as of Jul. 20, 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 Genasys (GNSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genasys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.72 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.54.
GuruFocus considers Genasys to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GNSS:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.20
GF Value™: $3.54 vs. price of $1.72 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% below the Hardware median (#394 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genasys Inc is a provider of Protective Communication solutions, including Genasys Protect software platform and Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD). Its software platform receives information from variety of sensors and Internet-of-Things (IoT) inputs to collect real-time information on developing and active emergency situations. Genasys uses this information to create and disseminate alerts, warnings, notifications, and instructions through multiple channels before, during, and after public safety and enterprise threats, critical events, and other crisis situations. The Company operates in two business segments: Hardware and Software and its markets are North and South America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Key revenue is generated from Hardware.
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