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X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (OTCPK:XFABF) 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 .
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.89
10.95
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.89
7.10
14.54
9.61
10.95
19.30
XFABF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE'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.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE 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.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (XFABF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 58.27 as of Jul. 25, 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks #405 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 58.27. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.62. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's value of 58.27 is 90.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks #405 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE ranks #405 out of 550 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.62. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's value of 58.27 is 90.3% 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 30.62, 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. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 58.27 is 90.3% 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 58.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (XFABF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.45, compared to a current price of $8.10 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 58.27 and 90.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 30.62. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (XFABF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 58.27 as of Jul. 25, 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 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (XFABF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.10 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.45.
GuruFocus considers X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XFABF:
Forward PE Ratio: 58.27
GF Value™: $6.45 vs. price of $8.10 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% above the Semiconductors median (#405 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XFABF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE is a specialty foundry providing a comprehensive set of specialty technologies and design IP to enable its customers to develop semiconductor products that are manufactured at X-FAB's six wafer fabs located in Malaysia, Germany, France, and the United States. With its expertise in analog/mixed-signal, microsystems, photonics, and wide bandgap technologies, X-FAB is the development and manufacturing partner for its customers, mainly serving the automotive, industrial, and medical end markets. The Group manages its CMOS, SiC, and MEMS operations as one single operating segment. Geographically, the company operates in Europe and Asia regions, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Europe region.
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