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V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) 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 .
V.S Industry Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
V.S Industry Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for V.S Industry 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.
V.S Industry Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
V.S Industry Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2021-07
2022-07
2023-07
2024-07
2025-07
Forward PE Ratio
18.15
14.97
14.93
18.90
15.63
V.S Industry Bhd Quarterly Data
2020-10
2021-01
2021-04
2021-07
2021-10
2022-01
2022-04
2022-07
2022-10
2023-01
2023-04
2023-07
2023-10
2024-01
2024-04
2024-07
2024-10
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
20.88
22.62
19.57
18.15
18.80
16.08
15.63
14.97
12.29
13.83
12.84
14.93
15.13
17.12
15.67
18.90
16.00
18.93
13.06
15.63
16.06
13.55
7.03
XKLS:6963 vs APH, GLW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, V.S Industry 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.
V.S Industry Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, V.S Industry Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where V.S Industry 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.
V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.42 as of Jul. 24, 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 V.S Industry Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #150 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is V.S Industry Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
V.S Industry Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.42. V.S Industry Bhd's value of 10.42 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #150 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, V.S Industry Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V.S Industry Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #150 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places V.S Industry Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.42. V.S Industry Bhd's value of 10.42 is 51.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.42, based on 1,018 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. V.S Industry Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.42 is 51.4% 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 V.S Industry Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. V.S Industry Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V.S Industry Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.71, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42 and 51.4% below the Hardware industry median of 21.42. V.S Industry Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42 as of Jul. 24, 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 V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S Industry Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.71.
GuruFocus considers V.S Industry Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6963:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.42
GF Value™: RM0.71 vs. price of RM0.25 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% below the Hardware median (#150 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
V.S Industry Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing, assembling and sale of electronic and electrical products and plastic moulded components and parts, and operates as an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Its manufacturing services include plastic injection mould design and moulding, printed circuit board production, automated assembly, and packaging and logistics. The Group operates in two segments: Malaysia, covering manufacturing, assembling and sales based in Malaysia with branches in Singapore and the Philippines; and Indonesia, involving assembly, sales and injection moulding activities. Geographically, the Group derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in the United States of America, Europe, Singapore, the PRC, and other regions.
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