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Guotai Epoint Sofware Co (SHSE:688232) 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 .
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Guotai Epoint Sofware 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.
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
30.03
35.57
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
30.03
32.75
34.12
26.56
35.57
31.51
SHSE:688232 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Guotai Epoint Sofware 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.
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Guotai Epoint Sofware 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.
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co (SHSE:688232) has a Forward PE Ratio of 45.87 as of Aug. 10, 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 Guotai Epoint Sofware Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co ranks #950 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 45.87. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.59. Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's value of 45.87 is 134.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co ranks #950 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co ranks #950 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Guotai Epoint Sofware Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.59. Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's value of 45.87 is 134.2% 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 19.59, based on 1,173 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. Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 45.87 is 134.2% 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 Guotai Epoint Sofware Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 45.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guotai Epoint Sofware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co (SHSE:688232) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.65, compared to a current price of ¥19.40 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 45.87 and 134.2% above the Software industry median of 19.59. Guotai Epoint Sofware Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Guotai Epoint Sofware Co (SHSE:688232), the current Forward PE Ratio is 45.87 as of Aug. 10, 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 Guotai Epoint Sofware Co (SHSE:688232) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guotai Epoint Sofware Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥19.40 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.65.
GuruFocus considers Guotai Epoint Sofware Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688232:
Forward PE Ratio: 45.87
GF Value™: ¥21.65 vs. price of ¥19.40 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.2% above the Software median (#950 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guotai Epoint Sofware Co Ltd provides software-centric smart overall solutions for the three sub-fields of smart recruitment, smart government and digital construction in smart cities.
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