Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) PE Ratio: 2,135.71 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 6306% Above Median

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ROCO:6182 Wafer Works Corp ROCO:6182
60 GF Score
Price NT$149.50
GF Value NT$33.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Wafer Works PE Ratio?

Wafer Works ROCO:6182 -9.94% 60 PE Ratio is 2,135.71 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 6306% above its 10-year median of 33.34. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6182 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-07-18), Wafer Works's share price is NT$149.50. Wafer Works's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.07. Therefore, Wafer Works's PE Ratio for today is 2,135.71.

During the past 13 years, Wafer Works's highest PE Ratio was 3782.20. The lowest was 7.77. And the median was 33.34.

Wafer Works's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.14. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.07.

As of today (2026-07-18), Wafer Works's share price is NT$149.50. Wafer Works's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.07. Therefore, Wafer Works's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 2,198.53.

During the past 13 years, Wafer Works's highest PE Ratio without NRI was 4412.56. The lowest was 7.79. And the median was 33.19.

Wafer Works's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.14. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.07.

During the past 12 months, Wafer Works's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 690.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -71.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -56.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, Wafer Works's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 278.70% per year. The lowest was -82.30% per year. And the median was -26.60% per year.

Wafer Works's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.14. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.08.

Back to Basics: PE Ratio


Wafer Works  (ROCO:6182) PE Ratio Explanation

The PE Ratio can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.

In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio, the one with faster growth business is more attractive.

If a company loses money, the PE Ratio becomes meaningless.

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio of 10.

Because the PE Ratio measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.

Similar to the PE Ratio without NRI or PS Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PE Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratios are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio.

PE Ratio can also be affected by non-recurring-items 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.


Wafer Works PE Ratio Related Terms


Wafer Works PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wafer Works's 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.

Wafer Works PE Ratio Chart

Wafer Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PE Ratio
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Wafer Works Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:6182 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: PE Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Wafer Works's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


Wafer Works PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Wafer Works's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wafer Works's PE Ratio falls into.


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Wafer Works PE Ratio Calculation

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.

Wafer Works's PE Ratio for today is calculated as

PE Ratio=Share Price/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=149.50/0.070
=2135.71

Wafer Works's Share Price of today is NT$149.50.
Wafer Works's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$0.07.


* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:


There are at least three kinds of PE Ratios used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio, Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.

In the calculation of PE Ratio, the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PE Ratio →
What does a PE Ratio of 2,135.71 mean?
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a PE Ratio of 2,135.71 as of Jul. 18, 2026. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Wafer Works and its competitors. This is 6306% above median its historical median of 33.34. Over the past decade, Wafer Works' PE Ratio has ranged from 7.77 to 3,782.20.
Is Wafer Works' PE Ratio too high?
Wafer Works' current PE Ratio of 2,135.71 is 6306% above median its 10-year median of 33.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.77 to a high of 3,782.20. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' PE Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Wafer Works' PE Ratio of 2,135.71 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, Wafer Works' own PE Ratio has ranged from 7.77 to 3,782.20 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
A good PE Ratio depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PE Ratio mean?
A high PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Wafer Works and its competitors. Wafer Works's current PE Ratio is 2,135.71, which is 6306% above median its own 10-year median of 33.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.54, compared to a current price of NT$149.50 — trading 345.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio is 2,135.71, which is 6306% above median its 10-year median of 33.34. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio calculated?
PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current PE Ratio is 2,135.71 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$149.50 is trading 345.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.54. GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:

  • PE Ratio: 2,135.71 (6306% above median its 10-year median of 33.34)
  • GF Value™: NT$33.54 vs. price of NT$149.50 (345.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wafer Works Business Description

Address No. 100, Longyuan 1st Road, Longtan Science Park, Taoyuan, TWN, 32542
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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NT$149.50
Price
NT$33.54
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