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Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) 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 .
Hillstone Networks Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hillstone Networks Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hillstone Networks 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.
Hillstone Networks Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hillstone Networks Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
274.83
30.69
Hillstone Networks Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
274.83
285.50
262.33
33.81
30.69
26.08
25.76
SHSE:688030 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hillstone Networks 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.
Hillstone Networks Co Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hillstone Networks Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hillstone Networks Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hillstone Networks 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.
Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) has a Forward PE Ratio of 28.78 as of Sep. 06, 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 Hillstone Networks Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #878 out of 1184 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Hillstone Networks Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hillstone Networks Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 28.78. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.27. Hillstone Networks Co's value of 28.78 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #878 out of 1184 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hillstone Networks Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillstone Networks Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #878 out of 1184 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hillstone Networks Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.27. Hillstone Networks Co's value of 28.78 is 66.7% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 17.27, based on 1,184 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. Hillstone Networks Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 28.78 is 66.7% 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 Hillstone Networks Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillstone Networks Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 28.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillstone Networks Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.80, compared to a current price of ¥16.97 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 28.78 and 66.7% above the Software industry median of 17.27. Hillstone Networks Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030), the current Forward PE Ratio is 28.78 as of Sep. 06, 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.97 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.80.
GuruFocus considers Hillstone Networks Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688030:
Forward PE Ratio: 28.78
GF Value™: ¥20.80 vs. price of ¥16.97 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Software median (#878 of 1184)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hillstone Networks Co Ltd is a provider of enterprise network security and risk management solutions. Its customers include financial and educational institutions, government and service providers. The company offers visibility, intelligence and protection to ensure enterprises can comprehensively see, thoroughly understand and rapidly act against cyber-threats.
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