Judges ScientificJSCIF 76 Forward PE Ratio is 23.32 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks better than 50.2% on this metric.
Judges Scientific (OTCPK:JSCIF) 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 .
Judges Scientific Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Judges Scientific Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific Forward PE Ratio Chart
Judges Scientific Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.72
28.88
15.87
Judges Scientific Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.72
28.88
24.83
15.87
JSCIF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Judges Scientific's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.32 as of Jul. 06, 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #507 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Judges Scientific's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Judges Scientific's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.32. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.96. Judges Scientific's value of 23.32 is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #507 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #507 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Judges Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.96. Judges Scientific's value of 23.32 is 2.7% 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 23.96, based on 1,018 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. Judges Scientific's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.32 is 2.7% 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 23.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Judges Scientific's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.22, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 50.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.32 and 2.7% below the Hardware industry median of 23.96. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.32 as of Jul. 06, 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 50.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $127.22.
GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSCIF:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.32
GF Value™: $127.22 vs. price of $62.50 (50.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Hardware median (#507 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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