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Lifeloc TechnologiesLCTC 54 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LCTC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Hardware companies, Lifeloc Technologies ranks worse than 98231.73% on this metric.
Lifeloc Technologies (OTCPK:LCTC) 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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Lifeloc Technologies Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeloc Technologies's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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LCTC vs SCND, QURT, FCUV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Lifeloc Technologies'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.
Lifeloc Technologies Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lifeloc Technologies's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeloc Technologies'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.
Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Lifeloc Technologies' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lifeloc Technologies' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifeloc Technologies has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeloc Technologies' Forward PE Ratio compare to SCND and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lifeloc Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39. 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 22.39, 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. 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 Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeloc Technologies'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 Lifeloc Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $3.80 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Lifeloc Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.80 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Lifeloc Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LCTC:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $3.80 (25.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LCTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifeloc Technologies Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of portable hand-held and fixed station breathalyzers and related accessories, supplies, and education. It offers fuel-cell-based breath alcohol testing equipment and also a line of supplies, accessories, services, and training to support customers' alcohol testing programs. The company operates through one segment. The products of the company include: L series breathalyzers, FC series breathalyzers, Sentinel alcohol system, calibration equipment, impairment goggles, AlcoMark breath testing management software.
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