Silicon Laboratories (MEX:SLAB) 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 .
Silicon Laboratories Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Silicon Laboratories Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silicon Laboratories'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.
Silicon Laboratories Forward PE Ratio Chart
Silicon Laboratories Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
37.17
81.97
54.35
109.56
53.92
Silicon Laboratories Quarterly Data
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
29.24
37.17
42.92
34.60
123.46
81.97
61.73
46.30
35.71
54.35
37.31
33.33
51.28
109.56
197.01
216.72
57.07
53.92
72.73
MEX:SLAB vs CRUS, VSH, QRVO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Laboratories'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.
Silicon Laboratories Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Laboratories's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Laboratories'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.
Silicon Laboratories (MEX:SLAB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 73.25 as of Jul. 11, 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 Silicon Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #426 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Silicon Laboratories' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Silicon Laboratories' current Forward PE Ratio is 73.25. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.85. Silicon Laboratories' value of 73.25 is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #426 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Laboratories' Forward PE Ratio compare to CRUS and VSH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #426 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Silicon Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.85. Silicon Laboratories' value of 73.25 is 110.2% 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 34.85, based on 546 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. Silicon Laboratories's current Forward PE Ratio of 73.25 is 110.2% 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 Silicon Laboratories and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 34.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silicon Laboratories's current Forward PE Ratio is 73.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Silicon Laboratories (MEX:SLAB) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 73.25. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,552.28, compared to a current price of MXN3,536.71 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 73.25 and 110.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 34.85. Silicon Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Silicon Laboratories (MEX:SLAB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 73.25 as of Jul. 11, 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 Silicon Laboratories (MEX:SLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,536.71 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,552.28.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SLAB:
Forward PE Ratio: 73.25
GF Value™: MXN2,552.28 vs. price of MXN3,536.71 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.2% above the Semiconductors median (#426 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Laboratories Inc Inc is a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. The company's integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, industry ecosystem, and robust support help customers build industrial, commercial, home, and life applications. Company make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. Company operates in USA, China, Taiwan and Rest of World, with maximum revenue from rest of the world.
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