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Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) 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 .
Formosa Sumco Technology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Formosa Sumco Technology 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.
Formosa Sumco Technology Forward PE Ratio Chart
Formosa Sumco Technology Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.37
33.78
11.05
16.86
22.74
Formosa Sumco Technology Quarterly Data
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
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
27.93
26.81
14.29
20.37
21.05
28.33
18.15
33.78
34.13
18.83
9.13
11.05
13.50
15.22
14.37
16.86
7.94
7.36
16.78
22.74
TPE:3532 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Formosa Sumco 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.
Formosa Sumco Technology Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Formosa Sumco Technology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Sumco Technology's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Formosa Sumco Technology 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.
Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) has a Forward PE Ratio of 131.62 as of Jul. 30, 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 Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #510 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Formosa Sumco Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 131.62. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 26.29. Formosa Sumco Technology's value of 131.62 is 400.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #510 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Sumco 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 Formosa Sumco Technology's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #510 out of 550 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Formosa Sumco Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 26.29. Formosa Sumco Technology's value of 131.62 is 400.6% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 26.29, based on 550 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. Formosa Sumco Technology's current Forward PE Ratio of 131.62 is 400.6% 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 Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 26.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Sumco Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 131.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$117.75, compared to a current price of NT$308.00 — trading 161.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 131.62 and 400.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 26.29. Formosa Sumco Technology's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532), the current Forward PE Ratio is 131.62 as of Jul. 30, 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 Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$308.00 is trading 161.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$117.75.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Sumco Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3532:
Forward PE Ratio: 131.62
GF Value™: NT$117.75 vs. price of NT$308.00 (161.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 400.6% above the Semiconductors median (#510 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Sumco Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based manufacturer and seller of silicon wafer electronic products. The company operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan, China, and Japan, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's product range includes Polished Wafers, Annealed Wafers, Test Wafers, and Epitaxial Wafers.
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