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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KLA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KLA's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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XSWX:KLAC vs : Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.
KLA Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA'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.
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 53.17 as of Jul. 02, 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 KLA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #341 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is KLA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
KLA's current Forward PE Ratio is 53.17. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 38.35. KLA's value of 53.17 is 38.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #341 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Forward PE Ratio compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #341 out of 545 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 38.35. KLA's value of 53.17 is 38.6% 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 38.35, 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. KLA's current Forward PE Ratio of 53.17 is 38.6% 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 KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 38.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current Forward PE Ratio is 53.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 53.17. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF82.37, compared to a current price of CHF218.90 — trading 165.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 53.17 and 38.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 38.35. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 53.17 as of Jul. 02, 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF218.90 is trading 165.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF82.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLAC:
Forward PE Ratio: 53.17
GF Value™: CHF82.37 vs. price of CHF218.90 (165.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% above the Semiconductors median (#341 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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