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Arisawa Mfg Co (OTCPK:ARSWF) 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 .
Arisawa Mfg Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Arisawa Mfg Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arisawa Mfg Co'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.
Arisawa Mfg Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Arisawa Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
4.66
3.46
Arisawa Mfg Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
4.88
4.66
4.46
4.54
4.64
3.46
ARSWF vs APH, GLW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg Co'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.
Arisawa Mfg Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg Co'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.
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.11 as of Jul. 14, 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 Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #446 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.79. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 4.11 is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #446 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #446 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Arisawa Mfg Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.79. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 4.11 is 82% 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 22.79, 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. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.11 is 82% 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 Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 4.11. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11 and 82% below the Hardware industry median of 22.79. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11 as of Jul. 14, 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.
Key valuation signals for ARSWF:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.11
GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $3.15 (41.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82% below the Hardware median (#446 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARSWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
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