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KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) 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 .
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Forward PE Ratio Chart
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.64
10.69
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.64
15.87
13.14
10.53
10.69
TPE:5306 vs ORLY, AZO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.17 as of Aug. 03, 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #253 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.17. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.90. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 12.17 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #253 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KMC (Kuei Meng) International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #253 out of 597 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts KMC (Kuei Meng) International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.90. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 12.17 is 12.4% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.90, based on 597 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. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.17 is 12.4% 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$118.14, compared to a current price of NT$89.00 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.17 and 12.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.90. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.17 as of Aug. 03, 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$89.00 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$118.14.
GuruFocus considers KMC (Kuei Meng) International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5306:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.17
GF Value™: NT$118.14 vs. price of NT$89.00 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#253 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling various types of chains, motorcycle components, and vehicle components. The products of the company include Bicycle chains, Motorcycle parts, Garage door openers, and others.
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