ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) 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 .
ams-OSRAM AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
ams-OSRAM AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
ams-OSRAM AG Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.26
8.12
10.40
13.72
6.64
14.10
9.20
9.83
ams-OSRAM AG Quarterly Data
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
27.25
14.99
23.26
25.06
25.58
7.96
8.12
14.31
17.09
9.97
10.40
2.21
3.07
10.48
13.72
8.90
10.80
8.96
7.43
4.07
6.64
14.06
26.04
6.16
14.10
27.78
9.20
13.77
39.32
13.27
9.83
27.67
XSWX:AMS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ams-OSRAM AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1132.73 as of Jul. 05, 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 ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #536 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is ams-OSRAM AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
ams-OSRAM AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 1132.73. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 36.50. ams-OSRAM AG's value of 1132.73 is 3003.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #536 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ams-OSRAM AG has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ams-OSRAM AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #536 out of 545 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ams-OSRAM AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 36.50. ams-OSRAM AG's value of 1132.73 is 3003.4% 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 36.50, based on 545 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. ams-OSRAM AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 1132.73 is 3003.4% 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 ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 36.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ams-OSRAM AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 1132.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ams-OSRAM AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.92, compared to a current price of CHF20.06 — trading 153.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1132.73 and 3003.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 36.50. ams-OSRAM AG's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1132.73 as of Jul. 05, 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.06 is trading 153.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.92.
GuruFocus considers ams-OSRAM AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMS:
Forward PE Ratio: 1132.73
GF Value™: CHF7.92 vs. price of CHF20.06 (153.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3003.4% above the Semiconductors median (#536 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ams-OSRAM AG designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, sensor interfaces, and analog integrated circuit solutions. The company is an important supplier to customers in the consumer, communications, medical, automotive, and industrial end markets. The firm operates in three segments: BU Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors & ASICs, and BU Lamps and Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the BU Opto Semiconductors segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific region and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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