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Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) 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 .
Shima Seiki Mfg Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Shima Seiki Mfg Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shima Seiki Mfg'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.
Shima Seiki Mfg Forward PE Ratio Chart
Shima Seiki Mfg Annual Data
Trend
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
42.00
Shima Seiki Mfg Quarterly Data
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
42.00
FRA:2ME vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shima Seiki Mfg'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.
Shima Seiki Mfg Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shima Seiki Mfg's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shima Seiki Mfg'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.
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) has a Forward PE Ratio of 43.50 as of Jul. 17, 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 Shima Seiki Mfg and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #1115 out of 1286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Shima Seiki Mfg's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Shima Seiki Mfg's current Forward PE Ratio is 43.50. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. Shima Seiki Mfg's value of 43.50 is 123.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #1115 out of 1286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shima Seiki Mfg has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shima Seiki Mfg's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #1115 out of 1286 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Shima Seiki Mfg in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. Shima Seiki Mfg's value of 43.50 is 123.9% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.43, based on 1,286 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. Shima Seiki Mfg's current Forward PE Ratio of 43.50 is 123.9% 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 Shima Seiki Mfg and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shima Seiki Mfg's current Forward PE Ratio is 43.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shima Seiki Mfg stock overvalued right now?
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 43.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.45, compared to a current price of €4.75 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 43.50 and 123.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.43. Shima Seiki Mfg's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME), the current Forward PE Ratio is 43.50 as of Jul. 17, 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 Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shima Seiki Mfg stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.75 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2ME:
Forward PE Ratio: 43.50
GF Value™: €6.45 vs. price of €4.75 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1115 of 1286)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2ME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd is a Japan-based company that is engaged in developing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing computerized flat knitting machines, design systems, automatic fabric-cutting machines, and glove- and sock-knitting machines. The company's products are applied in apparel, knitting, weaving, printing, circular knitting, interior furnishings, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial materials. Flat knitting machines account for the majority of the company's sales. Shima Seiki generates most of its sales from Asia and Europe.
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