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Lenovo GroupLNVGF +6.31%70 Forward PE Ratio is 17.58 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LNVGF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Hardware companies, Lenovo Group ranks better than 60.24% on this metric.
Lenovo Group's Forward PE Ratio for today is 17.58.
Lenovo Group (OTCPK:LNVGF) 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 .
Lenovo Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lenovo Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lenovo Group'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.
Lenovo Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
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12.58
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Lenovo Group Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
29.76
17.54
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22.52
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55.87
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LNVGF vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lenovo 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.
Lenovo Group Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lenovo Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lenovo 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.
Lenovo Group (LNVGF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.58 as of Aug. 03, 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 Lenovo Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lenovo Group ranks #406 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Lenovo Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lenovo Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.58. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.67. Lenovo Group's value of 17.58 is 14.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lenovo Group ranks #406 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lenovo Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lenovo Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lenovo Group ranks #406 out of 1021 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Lenovo Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.67. Lenovo Group's value of 17.58 is 14.9% 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 20.67, based on 1,021 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. Lenovo Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.58 is 14.9% 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 Lenovo Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lenovo Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lenovo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenovo Group (LNVGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $3.20 — trading 122.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.58 and 14.9% below the Hardware industry median of 20.67. Lenovo Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Lenovo Group (LNVGF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.58 as of Aug. 03, 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 Lenovo Group (LNVGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenovo Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.20 is trading 122.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Lenovo Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LNVGF:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.58
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $3.20 (122.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% below the Hardware median (#406 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNVGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lenovo is a global technology hardware company with a leading market share in personal computers. The firm has been actively growing its data center business, which primarily sells network servers to enterprise and hyperscale customers, as well as storage equipment through its mainland China joint venture with NetApp. Server-related revenue contribution has jumped to 23% of overall sales in fiscal 2025, from 6% in 2015.
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