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China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) 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 .
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
34.33
78.19
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
34.33
41.41
44.41
43.27
78.19
85.22
80.40
SHSE:600879 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) has a Forward PE Ratio of 57.15 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #165 out of 208 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 57.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.68. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's value of 57.15 is 86.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #165 out of 208 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #165 out of 208 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Aerospace Times Electronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.68. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's value of 57.15 is 86.3% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 30.68, based on 208 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. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 57.15 is 86.3% 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 57.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aerospace Times Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.75, compared to a current price of ¥14.23 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 57.15 and 86.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 30.68. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879), the current Forward PE Ratio is 57.15 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.23 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.75.
GuruFocus considers China Aerospace Times Electronic Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600879:
Forward PE Ratio: 57.15
GF Value™: ¥8.75 vs. price of ¥14.23 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#165 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600879 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Ltd is a China-based company. It engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of aerospace electronic products. Its products include satellite applications, inertial navigation, Integrated circuit, Drone.
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