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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (OTCPK:HTCMF) 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 .
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Annual Data
Trend
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2024-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.47
7.18
7.62
8.40
7.98
12.14
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Quarterly Data
2018-03
2019-03
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.47
7.18
7.84
8.71
7.62
7.72
8.40
8.61
7.29
8.04
7.98
9.67
10.34
11.24
12.14
HTCMF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Forward PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.34 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #54 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.34. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 13.34 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #54 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #54 out of 116 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.59. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 13.34 is 1.8% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.59, based on 116 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.34 is 1.8% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.93, compared to a current price of $32.90 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.34 and 1.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.59. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.34 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.90 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.93.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCMF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.34
GF Value™: $27.93 vs. price of $32.90 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#54 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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