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Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) 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 .
Halo Microelectronics Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Halo Microelectronics 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.
Halo Microelectronics Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Halo Microelectronics Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
70.86
Halo Microelectronics Co Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
77.81
70.86
66.67
SHSE:688173 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Halo Microelectronics 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.
Halo Microelectronics Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Halo Microelectronics Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halo Microelectronics Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Halo Microelectronics 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.
Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) has a Forward PE Ratio of 466.33 as of Aug. 30, 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 Halo Microelectronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks #1005 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Halo Microelectronics Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Halo Microelectronics Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 466.33. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.63. Halo Microelectronics Co's value of 466.33 is 2056.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks #1005 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Halo Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halo Microelectronics Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks #1005 out of 1026 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Halo Microelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.63. Halo Microelectronics Co's value of 466.33 is 2056.4% 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 21.63, 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. Halo Microelectronics Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 466.33 is 2056.4% 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 Halo Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halo Microelectronics Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 466.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halo Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.27, compared to a current price of ¥13.99 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 466.33 and 2056.4% above the Hardware industry median of 21.63. Halo Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173), the current Forward PE Ratio is 466.33 as of Aug. 30, 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 Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halo Microelectronics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.99 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.27.
GuruFocus considers Halo Microelectronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688173:
Forward PE Ratio: 466.33
GF Value™: ¥27.27 vs. price of ¥13.99 (48.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2056.4% above the Hardware median (#1005 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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Halo Microelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in designing and commercialization of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) products. Its products are used mainly in two main applications: consumer electronics and automobile electronics.
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