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OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) 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 .
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.57
37.00
54.30
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Quarterly Data
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
43.86
23.26
22.57
37.00
42.03
55.27
60.41
54.30
37.35
71.16
SHSE:688686 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) has a Forward PE Ratio of 51.38 as of Sep. 07, 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #908 out of 1043 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 51.38. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.19. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's value of 51.38 is 182.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #908 out of 1043 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #908 out of 1043 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places OPT Machine Vision Tech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.19. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's value of 51.38 is 182.5% 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 18.19, based on 1,043 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. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 51.38 is 182.5% 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 51.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OPT Machine Vision Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥141.62, compared to a current price of ¥152.18 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 51.38 and 182.5% above the Hardware industry median of 18.19. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686), the current Forward PE Ratio is 51.38 as of Sep. 07, 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥152.18 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥141.62.
GuruFocus considers OPT Machine Vision Tech Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688686:
Forward PE Ratio: 51.38
GF Value™: ¥141.62 vs. price of ¥152.18 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.5% above the Hardware median (#908 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Ltd is a supplier of core automation components. OPT products include vision systems, light sources, lenses, industrial cameras, 3D laser sensors, industrial barcode readers and others.
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