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Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) 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 .
Vishay Precision Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Vishay Precision Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vishay Precision Group'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.
Vishay Precision Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Vishay Precision Group Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.81
37.59
Vishay Precision Group Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
21.81
24.45
51.57
25.81
37.59
52.59
126.18
VPG vs ITRN, MLAB, AERG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Vishay Precision Group'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.
Vishay Precision Group Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vishay Precision Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Precision Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Vishay Precision Group 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.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 93.16 as of Aug. 22, 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 Vishay Precision Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #930 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Vishay Precision Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Vishay Precision Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 93.16. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47. Vishay Precision Group's value of 93.16 is 333.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #930 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vishay Precision Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Precision Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to ITRN and MLAB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #930 out of 1025 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Vishay Precision Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47. Vishay Precision Group's value of 93.16 is 333.9% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.47, based on 1,025 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. Vishay Precision Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 93.16 is 333.9% 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 Vishay Precision Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishay Precision Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 93.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishay Precision Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.61, compared to a current price of $66.61 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 93.16 and 333.9% above the Hardware industry median of 21.47. Vishay Precision Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 93.16 as of Aug. 22, 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $66.61 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.61.
GuruFocus considers Vishay Precision Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VPG:
Forward PE Ratio: 93.16
GF Value™: $31.61 vs. price of $66.61 (110.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 333.9% above the Hardware median (#930 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishay Precision Group Inc manufactures and markets sensors and sensor-based measurement systems, as well as specialty resistors and strain gages based on proprietary technology. The company provides precision products and solutions, many of which are designed-in by customers, specializing in the growing markets of stress, force, weight, pressure, and current measurements. The company reports in three product segments: Sensors segment, Weighing Solutions segment, and Measurement Systems segment. It has a business presence in the United States and other countries. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the United States.
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