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Daqo New EnergyLTS:0I74 72 Forward PE Ratio is 39.73 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0I74 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 562 Semiconductors companies, Daqo New Energy ranks worse than 66.55% on this metric.
Daqo New Energy (LTS:0I74) 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 .
Daqo New Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Daqo New Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy Forward PE Ratio Chart
Daqo New Energy Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.98
4.46
Daqo New Energy Quarterly Data
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2024-06
Forward PE Ratio
16.98
11.30
7.52
6.44
4.46
18.48
LTS:0I74 vs ASYS, PLAB, ATOM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Daqo New Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy (LTS:0I74) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.73 as of Sep. 04, 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #374 out of 562 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Daqo New Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Daqo New Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.73. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.05. Daqo New Energy's value of 39.73 is 80.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #374 out of 562 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to ASYS and PLAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #374 out of 562 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Daqo New Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.05. Daqo New Energy's value of 39.73 is 80.2% above 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 22.05, based on 562 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. Daqo New Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.73 is 80.2% above 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daqo New Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (LTS:0I74) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.67, compared to a current price of $12.49 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.73 and 80.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 22.05. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Daqo New Energy (LTS:0I74), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.73 as of Sep. 04, 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 Daqo New Energy (LTS:0I74) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.49 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.67.
GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0I74:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.73
GF Value™: $9.67 vs. price of $12.49 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.2% above the Semiconductors median (#374 of 562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0I74 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
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