Virco ManufacturingVIRC -0.82%63 Forward PE Ratio is 606.00 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates VIRC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 175 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Virco Manufacturing ranks worse than 99.43% on this metric.
Virco Manufacturing (NAS:VIRC) 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 .
Virco Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Virco Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio Chart
Virco Manufacturing Annual Data
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2017-01
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2026-01
Forward PE Ratio
7.75
13.48
8.60
8.97
Virco Manufacturing Quarterly Data
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2016-04
2016-07
2016-10
2017-01
2017-04
2017-07
2017-10
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2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
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2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
7.75
6.13
11.61
12.42
13.48
11.52
12.56
9.47
7.86
8.60
11.90
8.27
6.50
8.97
50.75
VIRC vs KEQU, VIOT, BSET: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Virco Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 606.00 as of Jul. 09, 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #174 out of 175 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Virco Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Virco Manufacturing's current Forward PE Ratio is 606.00. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.76. Virco Manufacturing's value of 606.00 is 4005.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #174 out of 175 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virco Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virco Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio compare to KEQU and VIOT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #174 out of 175 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Virco Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.76. Virco Manufacturing's value of 606.00 is 4005.7% above 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 14.76, based on 175 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. Virco Manufacturing's current Forward PE Ratio of 606.00 is 4005.7% above 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virco Manufacturing's current Forward PE Ratio is 606.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virco Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.52, compared to a current price of $6.06 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 606.00 and 4005.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 14.76. Virco Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 606.00 as of Jul. 09, 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.06 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.52.
GuruFocus considers Virco Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VIRC:
Forward PE Ratio: 606.00
GF Value™: $6.52 vs. price of $6.06 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4005.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#174 of 175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virco Manufacturing Corp is engaged in designing, production and distributing quality furniture for the commercial and education markets. The company manufactures an assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, computer furniture, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs, and folding tables. Its primary furniture lines are constructed of tubular metal legs and frames, combined with wood and plastic tops, plastic seats and backs, upholstered seats and backs, and upholstered rigid polyethylene and polypropylene shells.
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