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Anritsu (OTCPK:AITUY) 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 .
Anritsu Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Anritsu Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anritsu'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.
Anritsu Forward PE Ratio Chart
Anritsu Annual Data
Trend
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.80
10.24
9.51
17.76
20.40
Anritsu Quarterly Data
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.80
18.12
14.88
11.19
10.24
11.96
12.67
9.03
9.51
16.42
17.76
20.77
24.40
21.49
20.40
AITUY vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Anritsu'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.
Anritsu Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Anritsu's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anritsu'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.
Anritsu (AITUY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 32.43 as of Aug. 20, 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 Anritsu and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anritsu ranks #640 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Anritsu's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Anritsu's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.43. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.63. Anritsu's value of 32.43 is 49.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anritsu ranks #640 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anritsu has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anritsu's Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Anritsu ranks #640 out of 1025 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Anritsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.63. Anritsu's value of 32.43 is 49.9% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.63, based on 1,025 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. Anritsu's current Forward PE Ratio of 32.43 is 49.9% 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 Anritsu and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anritsu's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anritsu stock overvalued right now?
Anritsu (AITUY) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 32.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.93, compared to a current price of $23.93 — trading 141% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 32.43 and 49.9% above the Hardware industry median of 21.63. Anritsu's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Anritsu (AITUY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 32.43 as of Aug. 20, 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 Anritsu (AITUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anritsu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.93 is trading 141% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.93.
Key valuation signals for AITUY:
Forward PE Ratio: 32.43
GF Value™: $9.93 vs. price of $23.93 (141% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% above the Hardware median (#640 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AITUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anritsu Corp is an electronic components manufacturer. The company has three business segments: Measurement, Products Quality Assurance, and Others. The Measurement segment offers measuring devices for mobile phone acceptance testing by mobile phone operators. The Product Quality Assurance Segment offers automatic electronic weighing equipment and contaminant detectors for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and x-ray detectors for contaminants. Anritsu's x-ray machines can detect and remove metal fragments. The Other business segment has a variety of interests, including telecommunication equipment, logistics, and real estate. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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