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Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) 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 .
Maxic Technology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Maxic Technology Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maxic Technology'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.
Maxic Technology Forward PE Ratio Chart
Maxic Technology Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
34.01
27.97
Maxic Technology Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
34.01
37.52
48.34
34.22
27.97
23.31
28.12
SHSE:688458 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Maxic Technology'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.
Maxic Technology Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Maxic Technology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maxic Technology'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.
Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.26 as of Sep. 14, 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 Maxic Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxic Technology ranks #722 out of 1046 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Maxic Technology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Maxic Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.26. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.96. Maxic Technology's value of 26.26 is 46.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maxic Technology ranks #722 out of 1046 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maxic Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxic Technology's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Maxic Technology ranks #722 out of 1046 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Maxic Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.96. Maxic Technology's value of 26.26 is 46.3% 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 a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 17.96, based on 1,046 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. Maxic Technology's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.26 is 46.3% 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 Maxic Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxic Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxic Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥63.18, compared to a current price of ¥37.34 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.26 and 46.3% above the Hardware industry median of 17.96. Maxic Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.26 as of Sep. 14, 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 Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxic Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.34 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥63.18.
GuruFocus considers Maxic Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688458:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.26
GF Value™: ¥63.18 vs. price of ¥37.34 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% above the Hardware median (#722 of 1046)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maxic Technology Inc is a high-tech design and sales company, focusing on the high-performance analog and digital-analog hybrid IC. Based on an independently developed high voltage integrated process, Maxic provides wireless Soc IC, USB-C/PD fast charging IC, full range of LED drivers, signal chain IC, etc. Covering communication terminals, consumer electronics, LED lighting, smart homes, automobile manufacturing, industrial control and other fields. Maxic has an advanced and experienced core team in the design and process development of high-performance analog and digital-analog hybrid IC.
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