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NXP Semiconductors NV (NAS:NXPI) 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 .
NXP Semiconductors NV Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
NXP Semiconductors NV Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV Forward PE Ratio Chart
NXP Semiconductors NV Annual Data
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15.65
14.22
16.39
8.39
15.63
19.53
18.98
11.61
15.55
16.59
16.25
NXP Semiconductors NV Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
15.65
10.59
13.91
13.99
14.22
16.34
17.33
16.16
16.39
15.77
16.18
10.70
8.39
11.51
12.33
12.11
15.63
9.85
24.10
16.89
19.53
21.51
21.32
19.01
18.98
14.99
11.61
10.29
11.61
14.97
15.46
13.25
15.55
18.05
19.31
15.90
16.59
16.22
18.96
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16.25
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NXPI vs ALAB, MPWR, MCHP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, NXP Semiconductors NV's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NXP Semiconductors NV's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
NXP Semiconductors NV Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.91 as of Jul. 14, 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #148 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV's Forward PE Ratio too high?
NXP Semiconductors NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.91. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.01. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 18.91 is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #148 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NXP Semiconductors NV has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXP Semiconductors NV's Forward PE Ratio compare to ALAB and MPWR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #148 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts NXP Semiconductors NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.01. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 18.91 is 44.4% 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 34.01, 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. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.91 is 44.4% 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 34.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $232.91, compared to a current price of $278.39 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.91 and 44.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 34.01. NXP Semiconductors NV's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.91 as of Jul. 14, 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $278.39 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $232.91.
GuruFocus considers NXP Semiconductors NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXPI:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.91
GF Value™: $232.91 vs. price of $278.39 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Semiconductors median (#148 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
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