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Hanwa CoHNWAF -1.55%55 Forward PE Ratio is 8.05 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HNWAF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.61 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 215 Conglomerates companies, Hanwa Co ranks better than 81.4% on this metric.
Hanwa Co (OTCPK:HNWAF) 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 .
Hanwa Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hanwa Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hanwa 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.
Hanwa Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hanwa Co Annual Data
Trend
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.15
1.41
Hanwa Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
4.41
5.15
4.55
5.00
6.43
1.41
HNWAF vs HON, MMM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hanwa 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.
Hanwa Co Forward PE Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hanwa Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hanwa 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.
Hanwa Co (HNWAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.05 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hanwa Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #40 out of 215 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Hanwa Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hanwa Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.05. The Conglomerates industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.08. Hanwa Co's value of 8.05 is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #40 out of 215 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hanwa Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanwa Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #40 out of 215 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hanwa Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.08. Hanwa Co's value of 8.05 is 38.5% 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 13.08, based on 215 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. Hanwa Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.05 is 38.5% 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 Hanwa Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hanwa Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co (HNWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.61, compared to a current price of $10.79 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.05 and 38.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 13.08. Hanwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100. 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.05 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.79 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.61.
GuruFocus considers Hanwa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNWAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.05
GF Value™: $7.61 vs. price of $10.79 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Conglomerates median (#40 of 215)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hanwa Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company with seven segments. The steel segment handles steel products and building materials. The metals and alloys segment supplies chromium, manganese, and other metals. The nonferrous metals segment recycles aluminum, copper, nickel, and chromium. The food products segment handles seafood. The petroleum and chemicals segment trades petroleum products and others. The overseas sales subsidiaries segment comprises Hanwa's overseas subsidiaries in North America and Asia. The other business segment imports forest products and handles amusement facilities and industrial machinery. Steel, petroleum and chemicals, and metals and alloys are the three largest segments by revenue contribution. Hanwa generates most of its revenue from Japanese domestic market.
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