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Plover Bay Technologies (OTCPK:PBTDF) 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 .
Plover Bay Technologies Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Plover Bay Technologies Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Plover Bay Technologies Forward PE Ratio Chart
Plover Bay Technologies Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.95
17.10
Plover Bay Technologies Semi-Annual Data
2023-06
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
10.38
14.01
17.95
16.90
17.10
24.04
PBTDF vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Plover Bay Technologies'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.
Plover Bay Technologies Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plover Bay Technologies's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plover Bay Technologies's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Plover Bay Technologies 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.
Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.29 as of Aug. 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 Plover Bay Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #552 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Plover Bay Technologies' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Plover Bay Technologies' current Forward PE Ratio is 22.29. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.89. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 22.29 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #552 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plover Bay Technologies has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plover Bay Technologies' Forward PE Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #552 out of 1021 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Plover Bay Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.89. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 22.29 is 6.7% 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 20.89, based on 1,021 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. Plover Bay Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.29 is 6.7% 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 Plover Bay Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plover Bay Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plover Bay Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.29 and 6.7% above the Hardware industry median of 20.89. Plover Bay Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.29 as of Aug. 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 Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Plover Bay Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBTDF:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.29
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.07 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Hardware median (#552 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBTDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plover Bay Technologies Ltd is an investment holding company. It is a vendor of connectivity hardware, software, and services. The company's products include wired SD-WAN routers, wireless SD-WAN routers, and networking peripherals that support customer's networks. It also engages in the sales of software licences and the provision of warranty and support services. Companies' segments consist mainly of the following categories: SD-WAN routers; Mobile First Connectivity, which denotes products connected through mobile networks; warranty and support services; and software licences. The Mobile First Connectivity has the highest revenue. Geographical regions: North America, EMEA, Asia, and other regions.
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