Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) 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 .
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
31.84
36.47
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
31.84
31.81
42.92
44.86
36.47
31.83
SHSE:688484 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) has a Forward PE Ratio of 33.14 as of Aug. 18, 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #283 out of 554 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.14. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.97. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's value of 33.14 is 3.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #283 out of 554 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #283 out of 554 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.97. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's value of 33.14 is 3.7% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 31.97, based on 554 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. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 33.14 is 3.7% 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 31.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥70.32, compared to a current price of ¥38.82 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 33.14 and 3.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 31.97. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484), the current Forward PE Ratio is 33.14 as of Aug. 18, 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥38.82 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥70.32.
GuruFocus considers Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688484:
Forward PE Ratio: 33.14
GF Value™: ¥70.32 vs. price of ¥38.82 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% above the Semiconductors median (#283 of 554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd is engaged in the R&D, design and sales of analog and embedded chips, power and battery management. The company's products include Automotive Products, DC-DC Converters, AC-DC Converters, USB Type-C & Power Delivery, PMIC, Charging Management, and Battery Management Solution. It provides solutions to automotive industry, industrial control and consumer electronics.
79GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SHSE:688484
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SHSE:688484 has been successfully added to your 
