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KnowlesLTS:0JRJ +0.88%73 Forward PE Ratio is 29.86 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JRJ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Hardware companies, Knowles ranks worse than 63.41% on this metric.
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 .
Knowles Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Knowles Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knowles'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.
Knowles Forward PE Ratio Chart
Knowles Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.72
15.06
12.09
18.00
18.27
Knowles Quarterly Data
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
14.08
13.68
16.72
11.72
26.53
14.64
15.06
16.47
14.81
12.89
12.09
18.00
14.28
16.39
18.76
18.27
20.78
29.82
LTS:0JRJ vs BHE, OSIS, OLED: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Knowles'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.
Knowles Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Knowles's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowles'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.
Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 29.86 as of Aug. 13, 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 Knowles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #648 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Knowles' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Knowles' current Forward PE Ratio is 29.86. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.98. Knowles' value of 29.86 is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowles ranks #648 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowles has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowles' Forward PE Ratio compare to BHE and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #648 out of 1022 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Knowles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.98. Knowles' value of 29.86 is 35.9% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.98, based on 1,022 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. Knowles's current Forward PE Ratio of 29.86 is 35.9% 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 Knowles and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowles's current Forward PE Ratio is 29.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.23, compared to a current price of $38.99 — trading 60.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 29.86 and 35.9% above the Hardware industry median of 21.98. Knowles' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Knowles (LTS:0JRJ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 29.86 as of Aug. 13, 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 Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.99 is trading 60.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.23.
GuruFocus considers Knowles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JRJ:
Forward PE Ratio: 29.86
GF Value™: $24.23 vs. price of $38.99 (60.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% above the Hardware median (#648 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JRJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.
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