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CPE Technology BhdXKLS:5317 -1.03%43 Forward PE Ratio is 23.41 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5317 with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Hardware companies, CPE Technology Bhd ranks worse than 56.95% on this metric.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) 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 .
CPE Technology Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CPE Technology Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
CPE Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
20.51
CPE Technology Bhd Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.51
20.90
19.44
9.63
XKLS:5317 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CPE Technology Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.41 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #582 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is CPE Technology Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CPE Technology Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.41. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.44. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 23.41 is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #582 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CPE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPE Technology Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #582 out of 1022 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CPE Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.44. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 23.41 is 14.5% 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 20.44, based on 1,022 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. CPE Technology Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.41 is 14.5% 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPE Technology Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 23.41. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.41 and 14.5% above the Hardware industry median of 20.44. CPE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 9 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 CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.41 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.
CPE Technology Bhd is an investment holding company that focuses on manufacturing precision-machined parts and components through its subsidiaries. The company is involved in precision machining and mechanical sub-assembly, including CNC turning and milling, turn-mill, and finishing processes. It also engages in trading precision machine parts and components. The company uses computer numerically controlled machinery integrated with CAD/CAM software to manufacture parts and assemblies used in sectors such as consumer electronics and semiconductors, automotive components, health and science, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, with the rest coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and other regions.
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