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Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) 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 .
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Prosperity Dielectrics Co 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.
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Annual Data
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Prosperity Dielectrics Co Quarterly Data
2026-06
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44.66
ROCO:6173 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Prosperity Dielectrics 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.
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Prosperity Dielectrics Co 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.
Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) has a Forward PE Ratio of 35.19 as of Aug. 27, 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Prosperity Dielectrics Co ranks #682 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Prosperity Dielectrics Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 35.19. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.59. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's value of 35.19 is 63% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prosperity Dielectrics Co ranks #682 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Prosperity Dielectrics Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Prosperity Dielectrics Co ranks #682 out of 1026 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Prosperity Dielectrics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.59. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's value of 35.19 is 63% 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 21.59, based on 1,026 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. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 35.19 is 63% 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 35.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prosperity Dielectrics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$59.20, compared to a current price of NT$217.50 — trading 267.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 35.19 and 63% above the Hardware industry median of 21.59. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173), the current Forward PE Ratio is 35.19 as of Aug. 27, 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosperity Dielectrics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$217.50 is trading 267.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$59.20.
GuruFocus considers Prosperity Dielectrics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6173:
Forward PE Ratio: 35.19
GF Value™: NT$59.20 vs. price of NT$217.50 (267.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% above the Hardware median (#682 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Ltd mainly manufactures, processes and sells multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), chip resistors and ceramic dielectric powders. The company has two segment Taiwan segment, and China segment. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan segment. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas - Asia, America and Europe. Its products are Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors includes FK/FH Safety Certified Capacitor, FV High Voltage Capacitor; Chip Resistors includes Current Sensing, Wide Terminal, Automotive, High Voltage; Inductor includes Air Wound Coil, Wire-Wound Ceramic, Chip Inductor, Common Mode Choke; Ceramic Dielectric Powders includes Barium Titanate Powder, MLCC Formulations, Microwave; Varistor includes MutiLayer Varistor Varistor, etc.
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