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ELTA Technology Co (TPE:8487) 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 .
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ELTA Technology Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ELTA Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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TPE:8487 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, ELTA Technology 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.
ELTA Technology Co Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ELTA Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELTA Technology Co'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.
ELTA Technology Co (TPE:8487) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.04 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 ELTA Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ELTA Technology Co ranks #46 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is ELTA Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
ELTA Technology Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.45. ELTA Technology Co's value of 6.04 is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELTA Technology Co ranks #46 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ELTA Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELTA Technology Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ELTA Technology Co ranks #46 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ELTA Technology Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.45. ELTA Technology Co's value of 6.04 is 58.2% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.45, based on 380 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. ELTA Technology Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.04 is 58.2% 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 ELTA Technology Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELTA Technology Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELTA Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELTA Technology Co (TPE:8487) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$73.73, compared to a current price of NT$74.10 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.04 and 58.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.45. ELTA Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 ELTA Technology Co (TPE:8487), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.04 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 ELTA Technology Co (TPE:8487) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELTA Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$74.10 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.73.
GuruFocus considers ELTA Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8487:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.04
GF Value™: NT$73.73 vs. price of NT$74.10 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#46 of 380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8487 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ELTA Technology Co is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the provision of digital audio and video content, digital audio and video channel operations, and media ads broadcasting services. The company provides (IPTV) digital multimedia transmission platform (MOD) and over-the-top media service (OTT) platform. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Content and channel operation departments and the rest from other activities.
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