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Microware Group (HKSE:01985) 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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Microware Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microware Group's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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HKSE:01985 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware Group'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.
Microware Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microware Group'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.
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 21, 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 Microware Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #999999 out of 1188 companies in the Software industry.
Is Microware Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Microware Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #999999 out of 1188 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #999999 out of 1188 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Microware Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.09. 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 17.09, based on 1,188 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 Microware Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microware Group'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 Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.53 — trading 120% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 21, 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.53 is trading 120% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15.
GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.53 (120% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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