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Hi-LexHLXFF 67 Forward PE Ratio is 11.25 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLXFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.84. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Conglomerates companies, Hi-Lex ranks better than 66.51% on this metric.
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 .
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Hi-Lex Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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HLXFF vs MMM, HON: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex Forward PE Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hi-Lex's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex (HLXFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.25 as of Aug. 09, 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #71 out of 212 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Hi-Lex's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hi-Lex's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.25. The Conglomerates industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. Hi-Lex's value of 11.25 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #71 out of 212 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's Forward PE Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #71 out of 212 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Hi-Lex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. Hi-Lex's value of 11.25 is 17.2% 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 13.59, based on 212 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. Hi-Lex's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.25 is 17.2% 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lex's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lex stock overvalued right now?
Hi-Lex (HLXFF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.25. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.84, compared to a current price of $17.13 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.25 and 17.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 13.59. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Hi-Lex (HLXFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.25 as of Aug. 09, 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 Hi-Lex (HLXFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.13 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.84.
Key valuation signals for HLXFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.25
GF Value™: $12.84 vs. price of $17.13 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Conglomerates median (#71 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLXFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lex Corp is a Japanese company specialized in three segments: automobiles and industrial equipment, medical equipment, and a metal mold business. The automobiles equipment segment offers control cables, window regulators, sliding window systems, door modules, and others. The industrial equipment includes control boxes, steering systems, control cables for marine vessels, accelerator and assist cables for construction and industrial equipment, toilet seat elevators, and air conditioning grill raising and lowering systems for welfare and home.
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