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Realtek SemiconductorRLTQY 85 Forward PE Ratio is 15.61 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates RLTQY with a GF Score™ of 85/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Semiconductors companies, Realtek Semiconductor ranks better than 61.34% on this metric.
Realtek Semiconductor (OTCPK:RLTQY) 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 .
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Realtek Semiconductor Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Realtek Semiconductor'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.
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RLTQY vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Realtek Semiconductor'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.
Realtek Semiconductor Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Realtek Semiconductor's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Realtek Semiconductor's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Realtek Semiconductor 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.
Realtek Semiconductor (RLTQY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.61 as of Aug. 07, 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 Realtek Semiconductor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Realtek Semiconductor ranks #213 out of 551 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Realtek Semiconductor's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Realtek Semiconductor's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.61. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.31. Realtek Semiconductor's value of 15.61 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Realtek Semiconductor ranks #213 out of 551 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Realtek Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Realtek Semiconductor's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Realtek Semiconductor ranks #213 out of 551 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Realtek Semiconductor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.31. Realtek Semiconductor's value of 15.61 is 48.5% 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 30.31, based on 551 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. Realtek Semiconductor's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.61 is 48.5% 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 Realtek Semiconductor and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Realtek Semiconductor's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Realtek Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Realtek Semiconductor (RLTQY) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 15.61. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.61 and 48.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 30.31. Realtek Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Realtek Semiconductor (RLTQY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.61 as of Aug. 07, 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.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp is engaged in researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling various integrated circuits and related application software. The products of the company include Connected Media ICs, Communications Network ICs, Computer Peripheral ICs, Multimedia ICs, Smart Interconnect ICs and others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Asian region followed by Taiwan.
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