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Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) 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 Advanced Technologies Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co 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 Advanced Technologies Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Annual Data
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Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Quarterly Data
2026-03
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13.08
TPE:8131 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Formosa Advanced Technologies 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.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co 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 Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.66 as of Aug. 11, 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 Advanced Technologies Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co ranks #97 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.66. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.32. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's value of 13.66 is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co ranks #97 out of 552 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co ranks #97 out of 552 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Formosa Advanced Technologies Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.32. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's value of 13.66 is 54.9% 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 30.32, based on 552 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 Advanced Technologies Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.66 is 54.9% 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 Formosa Advanced Technologies Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Advanced Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.34, compared to a current price of NT$63.20 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.66 and 54.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 30.32. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.66 as of Aug. 11, 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 Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$63.20 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.34.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Advanced Technologies Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8131:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.66
GF Value™: NT$45.34 vs. price of NT$63.20 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% below the Semiconductors median (#97 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Ltd is a professional manufacturer of DRAM assembly, testing, and module Turn-Key service in Taiwan. The group's business activity is operated in Taiwan, the USA, China, Korea, Mainland China, and Others. The company's operating segment includes the integrated-chips ("IC" ) department and the module department. The integrated-chips department includes packaging, testing, processing, and research and development of integrated chips. The module department includes the assembly, testing, and research and development of module pieces.
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