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Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) 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 .
Namura Shipbuilding Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Namura Shipbuilding Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Namura Shipbuilding 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.
Namura Shipbuilding Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Namura Shipbuilding Co Annual Data
Trend
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.78
Namura Shipbuilding Co Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.01
12.02
13.78
FRA:8AF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Namura Shipbuilding 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.
Namura Shipbuilding Co Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Namura Shipbuilding Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Namura Shipbuilding Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Namura Shipbuilding Co Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.32 as of Jul. 16, 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #18 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Namura Shipbuilding Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Namura Shipbuilding Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.32. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.03. Namura Shipbuilding Co's value of 12.32 is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #18 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Namura Shipbuilding Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Namura Shipbuilding Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #18 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Namura Shipbuilding Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.03. Namura Shipbuilding Co's value of 12.32 is 57.6% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.03, based on 204 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. Namura Shipbuilding Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.32 is 57.6% 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Namura Shipbuilding Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Namura Shipbuilding Co stock overvalued right now?
Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.73, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.32 and 57.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.03. Namura Shipbuilding Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.32 as of Jul. 16, 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Namura Shipbuilding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.73.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8AF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.32
GF Value™: €11.73 vs. price of €21.00 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#18 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8AF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Namura Shipbuilding Co Ltd is in the business of infrastructure development operating in Japan. The company is in the business of shipbuilding, ship repairs, design, production and installation of bridge, floodgate and steel structure. Its products are bulk carrier, ore carrier, oil tanker, and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) carrier. The company also constructs car carriers, container ships, and cement carriers. In addition, the company offers maintenance work on aluminum high-speed passenger ships.
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