Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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 .
Daido Steel Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Daido Steel Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.13
9.64
Daido Steel Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.01
9.13
9.37
11.48
9.87
9.64
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.55 as of Jul. 08, 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #113 out of 178 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.55. The Steel industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.66. Daido Steel Co's value of 12.55 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #113 out of 178 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #113 out of 178 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.66. Daido Steel Co's value of 12.55 is 8.1% 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 Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 13.66, based on 178 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. Daido Steel Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.55 is 8.1% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.55. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.60, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.55 and 8.1% below the Steel industry median of 13.66. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.55 as of Jul. 08, 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.60.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.55
GF Value™: $5.60 vs. price of $11.70 (108.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Steel median (#113 of 178)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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