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Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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 .
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Elsoft Research Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
29.67
22.12
22.27
22.11
17.00
Elsoft Research Bhd Quarterly Data
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
59.52
24.88
29.67
26.25
26.25
19.53
22.12
39.37
35.34
21.88
22.27
25.97
38.61
20.24
22.11
20.67
32.27
20.33
17.00
30.63
XKLS:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.63 as of Jul. 29, 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #249 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.63. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.19. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 25.63 is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #249 out of 550 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #249 out of 550 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Elsoft Research Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.19. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 25.63 is 9.1% 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 28.19, 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. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.63 is 9.1% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 28.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.63 and 9.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 28.19. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.63 as of Jul. 29, 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.63
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.21 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% below the Semiconductors median (#249 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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