Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) 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 .
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-02
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
16.13
17.10
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
2024-08
2024-11
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
19.16
19.18
16.13
14.10
13.33
17.10
17.10
FSE:4530 vs ESPR, AMPH, ETON: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.59 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #29 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.28. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 13.59 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #29 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to ESPR and AMPH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #29 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.28. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 13.59 is 21.4% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 17.28, based on 409 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. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.59 is 21.4% 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.59. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,237.07, compared to a current price of 円3,975.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.59 and 21.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.28. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.59 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,975.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,237.07.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4530:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.59
GF Value™: 円3,237.07 vs. price of 円3,975.00 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#29 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
89GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FSE:4530
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FSE:4530 has been successfully added to your 
