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Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) 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 .
Tongwei Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Tongwei Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tongwei Co'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.
Tongwei Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Tongwei Co Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.74
35.34
22.68
8.17
8.76
71.36
96.46
Tongwei Co Quarterly Data
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.82
11.66
11.74
11.95
19.19
22.62
35.34
22.03
28.49
27.10
22.68
20.83
14.45
11.36
8.17
8.16
7.19
10.71
8.76
71.36
145.84
110.36
96.46
128.64
SHSE:600438 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Tongwei 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.
Tongwei Co Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tongwei Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tongwei 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.
Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) has a Forward PE Ratio of 819.70 as of Aug. 17, 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 Tongwei Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tongwei Co ranks #541 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Tongwei Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Tongwei Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 819.70. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.58. Tongwei Co's value of 819.70 is 2496% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tongwei Co ranks #541 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tongwei Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongwei Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tongwei Co ranks #541 out of 552 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Tongwei Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.58. Tongwei Co's value of 819.70 is 2496% 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 31.58, based on 552 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. Tongwei Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 819.70 is 2496% 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 Tongwei Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 31.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tongwei Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 819.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongwei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥18.51, compared to a current price of ¥12.91 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 819.70 and 2496% above the Semiconductors industry median of 31.58. Tongwei Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438), the current Forward PE Ratio is 819.70 as of Aug. 17, 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 Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tongwei Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥12.91 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥18.51.
GuruFocus considers Tongwei Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600438:
Forward PE Ratio: 819.70
GF Value™: ¥18.51 vs. price of ¥12.91 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2496% above the Semiconductors median (#541 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tongwei is the world's largest polysilicon producer and a leading solar cell and module supplier. The solar business contributed more than 60% of revenue in 2025. In addition, Tongwei runs a feed and food business, which made up 35% of revenue in 2025.
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