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Makalot Industrial Co (TPE:1477) 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 .
Makalot Industrial Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Makalot Industrial Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Makalot Industrial Co'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.
Makalot Industrial Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Makalot Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.32
16.69
19.61
19.53
15.27
16.83
18.39
Makalot Industrial Co Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.24
20.16
18.98
21.32
25.91
24.33
18.12
16.69
12.41
30.86
21.69
19.61
22.52
23.47
20.08
19.53
17.09
13.25
12.84
15.27
14.14
19.76
19.80
16.83
17.52
16.13
19.18
18.39
15.17
TPE:1477 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Makalot Industrial 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.
Makalot Industrial Co Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Makalot Industrial Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Makalot Industrial Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Makalot Industrial 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.
Makalot Industrial Co (TPE:1477) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.88 as of Aug. 15, 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 Makalot Industrial Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Makalot Industrial Co ranks #127 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Makalot Industrial Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Makalot Industrial Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.88. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.67. Makalot Industrial Co's value of 13.88 is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Makalot Industrial Co ranks #127 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Makalot Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makalot Industrial Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Makalot Industrial Co ranks #127 out of 246 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Makalot Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.67. Makalot Industrial Co's value of 13.88 is 1.6% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.67, based on 246 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. Makalot Industrial Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.88 is 1.6% 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 Makalot Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Makalot Industrial Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makalot Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makalot Industrial Co (TPE:1477) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$321.44, compared to a current price of NT$218.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.88 and 1.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.67. Makalot Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Makalot Industrial Co (TPE:1477), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.88 as of Aug. 15, 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 Makalot Industrial Co (TPE:1477) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makalot Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$218.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$321.44.
GuruFocus considers Makalot Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1477:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.88
GF Value™: NT$321.44 vs. price of NT$218.00 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#127 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1477 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Makalot Industrial Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the manufacturing and processing of garments. The firm describes its sales based on geography as sales from the American region and sales from others. It derives the majority of its sales from the American region. The firm generates almost all its revenue from garments and small portion of revenue from services and others.
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