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Manz AG (OTCPK:MANZF) 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 .
Manz AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Manz AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manz AG'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.
Manz AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Manz AG Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
50.76
15.58
21.46
23.58
Manz AG Quarterly Data
2019-12
2020-03
2020-12
2021-03
2021-09
2021-12
2022-12
2024-03
2024-06
Forward PE Ratio
50.76
38.76
15.58
35.84
20.83
21.46
23.58
24.04
24.10
MANZF vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Manz AG'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.
Manz AG Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Manz AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manz AG'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.
Manz AG (MANZF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.08 as of Aug. 01, 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 Manz AG and its competitors.
Is Manz AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Manz AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.08. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 27.83. Manz AG's value of 0.08 is 99.7% below this industry median. Overall, Manz AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manz AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Manz AG's Forward PE Ratio of 0.08 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 27.83. Manz AG's value of 0.08 is 99.7% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 27.83, based on 550 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. Manz AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 0.08 is 99.7% 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 Manz AG and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 27.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manz AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manz AG stock overvalued right now?
Manz AG (MANZF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.08. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.08 and 99.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 27.83. Manz AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 Manz AG (MANZF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 01, 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.
Manz AG is a high-tech equipment manufacturer. The company develops expertise in technology in fields including automation, vacuum coating, metrology, laser processing, wet chemistry, printing and coating, and roll-to-roll. It consists of an Electronic Business, Solar Business, Contract manufacturing, Service & Energy Storage Business. The majority of the revenue is derived from the sale of displays for liquid crystal displays & organic light-emitting diodes flat screens, touch sensors, production systems for printed circuit boards, chip carriers & also smartphones, tablet computers, notebooks & other consumer electronics. It has two segments Mobility and battery solutions & Industry solutions, key revenue is generated from Industry solutions.
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