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Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) 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 .
Largan Precision Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Largan Precision Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Largan Precision 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.
Largan Precision Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Largan Precision Co Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.55
13.07
20.28
14.75
14.71
15.50
20.49
14.72
13.10
Largan Precision Co Quarterly Data
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
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
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.65
18.90
13.55
14.62
22.57
15.02
13.07
22.42
18.02
17.30
20.28
15.22
19.08
13.14
14.75
15.34
14.99
12.63
14.71
13.40
12.59
12.84
15.50
16.29
15.97
14.95
20.49
17.27
19.38
13.85
14.72
12.98
12.65
12.32
13.10
12.44
TPE:3008 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Largan Precision 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.
Largan Precision Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Largan Precision Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Largan Precision Co'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.
Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.11 as of Aug. 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 Largan Precision Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #567 out of 1024 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Largan Precision Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Largan Precision Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.11. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.51. Largan Precision Co's value of 25.11 is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #567 out of 1024 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Largan Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Largan Precision Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #567 out of 1024 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Largan Precision Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.51. Largan Precision Co's value of 25.11 is 11.6% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 22.51, based on 1,024 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. Largan Precision Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.11 is 11.6% 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 Largan Precision Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Largan Precision Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Largan Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$2,877.25, compared to a current price of NT$4,610.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.11 and 11.6% above the Hardware industry median of 22.51. Largan Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.11 as of Aug. 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$4,610.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$2,877.25.
GuruFocus considers Largan Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3008:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.11
GF Value™: NT$2,877.25 vs. price of NT$4,610.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Hardware median (#567 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Largan Precision is the leader in optical lens technology and the world's largest handset lensmaker by value. The company boasts almost three decades of experience in the production of optical lenses, namely plastic aspherical lenses, which are widely used to manufacture smartphone cameras. It is a major supplier of high-end handset camera lenses to global smartphone brands such as Apple and Samsung. The firm also produces optical lenses for various applications, such as for automobiles, digital cameras, and extended reality headsets. Largan was co-founded in 1987 by Scott Lin, whose son Adam Lin serves as the current CEO and chair. Largan is headquartered and mainly operates in Taichung City, Taiwan, and employs around 8,000 people.
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