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Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) 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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Soft-World International 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.
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ROCO:5478 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Soft-World International'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.
Soft-World International Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Soft-World International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soft-World International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Soft-World International 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.
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 21, 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #999999 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Soft-World International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Soft-World International's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #999999 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Soft-World International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soft-World International's Forward PE Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #999999 out of 243 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Soft-World International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.57. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 13.57, based on 243 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soft-World International'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 Soft-World International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$111.87, compared to a current price of NT$98.90 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Soft-World International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 21, 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$98.90 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$111.87.
GuruFocus considers Soft-World International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5478:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$111.87 vs. price of NT$98.90 (11.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soft-World International Corp is engaged in the digital content point service platforms, production and publication of computer game magazines, commercial advertising services and the retail sale of entertainment products and accessories for game software. The Corporation also acts as an agent for games and commercial software. Its segments include Soft-World; Chinese Gamer International Corporation; Game Flier International Corporation; Neweb Technologies; Efun Corporation; and Others. It operates in China, Taiwan and other countries. The company derives maximum revenue from Soft-World International Corporation segment.
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