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Photon Energy NVWAR:PEN 54 Forward PE Ratio is 23.64 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:PEN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of zł6.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Semiconductors companies, Photon Energy NV ranks better than 55.82% on this metric.
Photon Energy NV (WAR:PEN) 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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Photon Energy NV Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photon Energy NV'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.
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WAR:PEN vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Photon Energy NV'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.
Photon Energy NV Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photon Energy NV's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photon Energy NV'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.
Photon Energy NV (WAR:PEN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.64 as of Jul. 30, 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 Photon Energy NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #243 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Photon Energy NV's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Photon Energy NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.64. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 26.29. Photon Energy NV's value of 23.64 is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #243 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Photon Energy NV has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photon Energy NV's Forward PE Ratio compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photon Energy NV ranks #243 out of 550 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Photon Energy NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 26.29. Photon Energy NV's value of 23.64 is 10.1% 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 26.29, 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. Photon Energy NV's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.64 is 10.1% 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 Photon Energy NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 26.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photon Energy NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Photon Energy NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photon Energy NV (WAR:PEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł6.72, compared to a current price of zł1.18 — trading 82.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.64 and 10.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 26.29. Photon Energy NV's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Photon Energy NV (WAR:PEN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.64 as of Jul. 30, 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 Photon Energy NV (WAR:PEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photon Energy NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł1.18 is trading 82.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł6.72.
GuruFocus considers Photon Energy NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PEN:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.64
GF Value™: zł6.72 vs. price of zł1.18 (82.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Semiconductors median (#243 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Photon Energy NV is an investment holding company. It engages in the provision of solar power solutions and services. The company covers the entire life cycle of solar power systems. It operates through the following business segments: Engineering, Technology, Investment, Operations and Maintenance, New Energy, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the New Energy segment. It has operations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Australia, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Germany. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Czech Republic.
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