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Walsin Technology (TPE:2492) 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 .
Walsin Technology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Walsin Technology Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walsin 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.
Walsin Technology Forward PE Ratio Chart
Walsin Technology Annual Data
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TPE:2492 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Walsin 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.
Walsin Technology Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Walsin Technology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walsin 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.
Walsin Technology (TPE:2492) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.41 as of Aug. 09, 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 Walsin Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Walsin Technology ranks #8 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Walsin Technology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Walsin Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.41. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.67. Walsin Technology's value of 1.41 is 93.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walsin Technology ranks #8 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Walsin Technology has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Technology's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Walsin Technology ranks #8 out of 1022 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Walsin Technology in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.67. Walsin Technology's value of 1.41 is 93.5% below 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 21.67, based on 1,022 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. Walsin Technology's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.41 is 93.5% below 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 Walsin Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walsin Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Technology (TPE:2492) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$122.21, compared to a current price of NT$251.00 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.41 and 93.5% below the Hardware industry median of 21.67. Walsin Technology's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Walsin Technology (TPE:2492), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.41 as of Aug. 09, 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 Walsin Technology (TPE:2492) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$251.00 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$122.21.
GuruFocus considers Walsin Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2492:
Forward PE Ratio: 1.41
GF Value™: NT$122.21 vs. price of NT$251.00 (105.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.5% below the Hardware median (#8 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2492 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walsin Technology Corp was engaged in the design, development and manufacture of semiconductors and LED (light-emitting diode) chips. Its Products includes Capacitors, Resistors, Thin Film Products, Inductors, Safety Components, RF Filters, Antenna, Modules.
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