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RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) 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 .
RichWave Technology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
RichWave Technology Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RichWave 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.
RichWave Technology Forward PE Ratio Chart
RichWave Technology Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
38.18
20.89
RichWave Technology Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
38.18
35.52
31.46
27.28
20.89
16.73
TPE:4968 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, RichWave 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.
RichWave Technology Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, RichWave Technology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RichWave 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.
RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) has a Forward PE Ratio of 24.11 as of Aug. 05, 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 RichWave Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #226 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is RichWave Technology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
RichWave Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.11. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.10. RichWave Technology's value of 24.11 is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #226 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RichWave Technology has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RichWave Technology's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #226 out of 550 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts RichWave Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.10. RichWave Technology's value of 24.11 is 19.9% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 30.10, 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. RichWave Technology's current Forward PE Ratio of 24.11 is 19.9% 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 RichWave Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RichWave Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RichWave Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$195.89, compared to a current price of NT$99.50 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 24.11 and 19.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 30.10. RichWave Technology's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 RichWave Technology (TPE:4968), the current Forward PE Ratio is 24.11 as of Aug. 05, 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 RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RichWave Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$99.50 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$195.89.
GuruFocus considers RichWave Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4968:
Forward PE Ratio: 24.11
GF Value™: NT$195.89 vs. price of NT$99.50 (49.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% below the Semiconductors median (#226 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RichWave Technology Corp is a fabless IC design company. The company is engaged in the research and development, design, integration, and manufacturing and sales of integrated circuits for wireless communication products. Its product includes a front-end module, power amplifier, switch, and GPS LNA. Its products are used in networking, mobile phones, broadcasting, surveillance, and automotive rearview applications. The company operates majorly in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Others, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan and China.
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