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Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) 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 .
Advanced Power Electronics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Advanced Power Electronics 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.
Advanced Power Electronics Forward PE Ratio Chart
Advanced Power Electronics Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.88
13.82
Advanced Power Electronics Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.88
15.71
14.14
13.41
13.82
15.28
TPE:8261 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Advanced Power Electronics'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.
Advanced Power Electronics Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advanced Power Electronics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Power Electronics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Advanced Power Electronics 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.
Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.55 as of Jul. 31, 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 Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #243 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Advanced Power Electronics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Advanced Power Electronics' current Forward PE Ratio is 23.55. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 27.83. Advanced Power Electronics' value of 23.55 is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #243 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Power Electronics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Power Electronics' Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #243 out of 550 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Advanced Power Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 27.83. Advanced Power Electronics' value of 23.55 is 15.4% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 27.83, 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. Advanced Power Electronics's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.55 is 15.4% 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 Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 27.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Power Electronics's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Power Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.05, compared to a current price of NT$158.00 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.55 and 15.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 27.83. Advanced Power Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.55 as of Jul. 31, 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$158.00 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.05.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Power Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8261:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.55
GF Value™: NT$97.05 vs. price of NT$158.00 (62.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Semiconductors median (#243 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8261 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Power Electronics Corp, formerly Advance Power Electronics Co Ltd provides total solutions for new power requirements in MOSFETs, and IGBTs in Taiwan. It is mainly engaged in mainly deals with the design, testing, and trading, among others, of electronic elements, such as integrated circuits and semi-conductors. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, China and Others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Taiwan. The products of the company include: Power Mosfets; Super Junction; and Automotive. The company's products are broadly applied in the computing, consumer electronics, display, communications and industrial segments.
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