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Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) 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 Intertechnology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Vishay Intertechnology Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vishay Intertechnology'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 Intertechnology Forward PE Ratio Chart
Vishay Intertechnology Annual Data
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2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
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13.25
16.05
14.12
7.70
15.43
16.05
8.38
7.07
10.03
15.80
20.20
Vishay Intertechnology Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
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2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.25
14.12
14.71
14.08
16.05
15.67
13.28
13.33
14.12
12.32
13.11
9.17
7.70
8.32
8.79
9.90
15.43
12.99
18.02
12.92
16.05
16.75
11.21
8.03
8.38
7.99
6.68
5.95
7.07
8.02
10.14
8.73
10.03
14.18
20.45
12.30
15.80
26.39
60.68
14.18
20.20
33.18
VSH vs CRUS, SLAB, QRVO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Vishay Intertechnology'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 Intertechnology Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Vishay Intertechnology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Intertechnology's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Vishay Intertechnology 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 Intertechnology (VSH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 50.21 as of Jul. 19, 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 Intertechnology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #375 out of 548 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Vishay Intertechnology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Vishay Intertechnology's current Forward PE Ratio is 50.21. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.31. Vishay Intertechnology's value of 50.21 is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #375 out of 548 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vishay Intertechnology has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Intertechnology's Forward PE Ratio compare to CRUS and SLAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vishay Intertechnology ranks #375 out of 548 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Vishay Intertechnology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.31. Vishay Intertechnology's value of 50.21 is 60.4% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 31.31, based on 548 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 Intertechnology's current Forward PE Ratio of 50.21 is 60.4% 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 Intertechnology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 31.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishay Intertechnology's current Forward PE Ratio is 50.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishay Intertechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.15, compared to a current price of $37.81 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 50.21 and 60.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 31.31. Vishay Intertechnology's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Intertechnology (VSH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 50.21 as of Jul. 19, 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 Intertechnology (VSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Intertechnology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.81 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.15.
GuruFocus considers Vishay Intertechnology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VSH:
Forward PE Ratio: 50.21
GF Value™: $21.15 vs. price of $37.81 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% above the Semiconductors median (#375 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc provides a broad product portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components to original equipment manufacturers and distributors. These products are found in industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, power supplies, military, aerospace, and medical markets and serve customer all over the world. Its product segments consist of two general classes: semiconductors and passive components. The company's operating segment includes metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Revenue mainly comes from resistors, which are basic components used in all forms of electronic circuitry to adjust and regulate levels of voltage and current.
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