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Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) 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 .
Super Micro Computer Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Super Micro Computer Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer Forward PE Ratio Chart
Super Micro Computer Annual Data
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Super Micro Computer Quarterly Data
2026-03
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7.57
XSWX:SMCI vs HPQ, IONQ, P: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Super Micro Computer's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.95 as of Jul. 18, 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 Super Micro Computer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #75 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Super Micro Computer's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Super Micro Computer's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Super Micro Computer's value of 7.95 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #75 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Super Micro Computer has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Micro Computer's Forward PE Ratio compare to HPQ and IONQ?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #75 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Super Micro Computer in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Super Micro Computer's value of 7.95 is 63.6% 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 21.83, 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. Super Micro Computer's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.95 is 63.6% 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 Super Micro Computer and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Super Micro Computer's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Micro Computer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF68.22, compared to a current price of CHF19.41 — trading 71.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95 and 63.6% below the Hardware industry median of 21.83. Super Micro Computer's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95 as of Jul. 18, 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 Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF19.41 is trading 71.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF68.22.
GuruFocus considers Super Micro Computer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SMCI:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.95
GF Value™: CHF68.22 vs. price of CHF19.41 (71.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Hardware median (#75 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SMCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
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