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Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) 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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Hi-Lai Foods Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 26, 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 159 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 159 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 159 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hi-Lai Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.23. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 19.23, based on 159 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. 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$183.24, compared to a current price of NT$181.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 26, 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$181.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$183.24.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$183.24 vs. price of NT$181.00 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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