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GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) 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 .
GCS Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
GCS Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GCS Holdings'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.
GCS Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
GCS Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
48.50
GCS Holdings Quarterly Data
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
53.29
67.66
27.33
48.50
93.19
82.71
ROCO:4991 vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, GCS Holdings'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.
GCS Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GCS Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GCS Holdings'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.
GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) has a Forward PE Ratio of 86.94 as of Sep. 01, 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 GCS Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GCS Holdings ranks #475 out of 554 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is GCS Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
GCS Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 86.94. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.41. GCS Holdings' value of 86.94 is 195.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GCS Holdings ranks #475 out of 554 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GCS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCS Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GCS Holdings ranks #475 out of 554 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places GCS Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.41. GCS Holdings' value of 86.94 is 195.7% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 29.41, based on 554 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. GCS Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 86.94 is 195.7% 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 GCS Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GCS Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 86.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$148.57, compared to a current price of NT$539.00 — trading 262.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 86.94 and 195.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.41. GCS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991), the current Forward PE Ratio is 86.94 as of Sep. 01, 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 GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$539.00 is trading 262.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$148.57.
GuruFocus considers GCS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4991:
Forward PE Ratio: 86.94
GF Value™: NT$148.57 vs. price of NT$539.00 (262.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.7% above the Semiconductors median (#475 of 554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4991 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GCS Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing of compound semiconductor wafers and foundry-related services as well as the licensing of intellectual property. It is also engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sales of optoelectronics technology products. Its portfolio offerings include Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for the wireless markets, power devices for power electronics, and Photodetectors and Lasers for the optical communications market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from the United States, Taiwan, and other markets.
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