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KVH IndustriesKVHI +1.84%53 Forward PE Ratio is 9.60 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates KVHI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 216 Telecommunication Services companies, KVH Industries ranks better than 69.91% on this metric.
KVH Industries (NAS:KVHI) 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 .
KVH Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
KVH Industries Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries Forward PE Ratio Chart
KVH Industries Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2023-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.76
37.59
32.33
KVH Industries Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2023-09
2023-12
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
17.76
21.10
18.52
39.37
37.59
27.33
32.33
78.18
58.31
KVHI vs CABO, RDCM, NUVR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KVH Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries (KVHI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.60 as of Sep. 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 KVH Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #65 out of 216 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is KVH Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
KVH Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.47. KVH Industries' value of 9.60 is 28.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #65 out of 216 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KVH Industries has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVH Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to CABO and RDCM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #65 out of 216 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts KVH Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.47. KVH Industries' value of 9.60 is 28.7% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.47, based on 216 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. KVH Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.60 is 28.7% 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 KVH Industries and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KVH Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVH Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries (KVHI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.17, compared to a current price of $7.20 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60 and 28.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.47. KVH Industries' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 KVH Industries (KVHI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60 as of Sep. 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 KVH Industries (KVHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.20 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.17.
GuruFocus considers KVH Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KVHI:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.60
GF Value™: $6.17 vs. price of $7.20 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#65 of 216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KVHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KVH Industries Inc provides integrated, end-to-end services, software, and hardware that support its customers' need for access to the Internet, VoIP, operations content, and entertainment services. It offers high-speed Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services via satellite and integrated 5G/LTE cellular communications to mobile users at sea and on land. The company also provides commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies, to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets. It operates in several geographic areas, including internationally. Revenues are generated from international locations, mainly consisting of Singapore, Canada, South America, European Union and other European countries, and other regions.
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