Daifuku CoDFKCY +1.76%83 Forward PE Ratio is 29.76 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates DFKCY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks worse than 68.88% on this metric.
Daifuku Co (OTCPK:DFKCY) 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 .
Daifuku Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Daifuku Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Daifuku Co Annual Data
Trend
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
2024-03
Forward PE Ratio
35.46
25.91
58.14
28.82
Daifuku Co Quarterly Data
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
40.49
35.46
36.36
38.02
28.57
25.91
22.42
20.41
16.50
58.14
25.13
24.21
22.03
28.82
28.74
23.87
22.44
22.61
21.89
32.24
23.69
DFKCY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co (DFKCY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 29.76 as of Jul. 11, 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #883 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Daifuku Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Daifuku Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 29.76. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.68. Daifuku Co's value of 29.76 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #883 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #883 out of 1282 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Daifuku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.68. Daifuku Co's value of 29.76 is 51.2% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.68, based on 1,282 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. Daifuku Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 29.76 is 51.2% 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 29.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DFKCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $21.40 — trading 96.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 29.76 and 51.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.68. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 29.76 as of Jul. 11, 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.40 is trading 96.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFKCY:
Forward PE Ratio: 29.76
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $21.40 (96.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Industrial Products median (#883 of 1282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFKCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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