BroadcomXSWX:AVGO 74 Forward PE Ratio is 19.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVGO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks better than 71.79% on this metric.
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 .
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Broadcom Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.
Broadcom Forward PE Ratio Chart
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XSWX:AVGO vs MU, AMD, INTC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.
Broadcom Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Broadcom's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Broadcom'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.
Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Broadcom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #154 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Broadcom's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Broadcom's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.35. Broadcom's value of 19.18 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #154 out of 546 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Forward PE Ratio compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #154 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Broadcom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 34.35. Broadcom's value of 19.18 is 44.2% 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 34.35, based on 546 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. Broadcom's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.18 is 44.2% 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 Broadcom and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 34.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Broadcom's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.73, compared to a current price of CHF294.75 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18 and 44.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 34.35. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF294.75 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.73.
GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVGO:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.18
GF Value™: CHF240.73 vs. price of CHF294.75 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% below the Semiconductors median (#154 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AVGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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