Furukawa Electric CoFUWAF 65 Forward PE Ratio is 40.99 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FUWAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,281 Industrial Products companies, Furukawa Electric Co ranks worse than 70.18% on this metric.
Furukawa Electric Co (OTCPK:FUWAF) 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 .
Furukawa Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Furukawa Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa Electric 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.
Furukawa Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Furukawa Electric Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.58
34.07
Furukawa Electric Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.17
15.58
13.82
13.26
12.01
34.07
FUWAF vs VRT, BE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Furukawa Electric 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.
Furukawa Electric Co Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Furukawa Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa Electric 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.
Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 40.99 as of Jul. 12, 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 Furukawa Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #899 out of 1281 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Furukawa Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Furukawa Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 40.99. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.92. Furukawa Electric Co's value of 40.99 is 105.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #899 out of 1281 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Furukawa Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #899 out of 1281 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Furukawa Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.92. Furukawa Electric Co's value of 40.99 is 105.8% 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 19.92, based on 1,281 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. Furukawa Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 40.99 is 105.8% 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 Furukawa Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Furukawa Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 40.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.22, compared to a current price of $24.22 — trading 652.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 40.99 and 105.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.92. Furukawa Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 40.99 as of Jul. 12, 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 Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.22 is trading 652.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.22.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FUWAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 40.99
GF Value™: $3.22 vs. price of $24.22 (652.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.8% above the Industrial Products median (#899 of 1281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. The company operates through four reportable segments: Infrastructure, Electronics, Functional Products, and Services & Development. The Infrastructure segment includes optical fibers, cables, and network systems; the Electronics segment covers automotive parts, batteries, copper and aluminum products, and materials for electronic components; the Functional Products segment offers materials for semiconductors and heat dissipation; and the Services and Development segment includes power generation and real estate activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronics segment.
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