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Kumagai Gumi Co (OTCPK:KMGGF) 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 .
Kumagai Gumi Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kumagai Gumi Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumagai Gumi 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.
Kumagai Gumi Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kumagai Gumi Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
1.28
12.99
Kumagai Gumi Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
1.28
1.28
10.78
2.69
9.04
12.99
KMGGF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kumagai Gumi 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.
Kumagai Gumi Co Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kumagai Gumi Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumagai Gumi 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.
Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.22 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 Kumagai Gumi Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks #232 out of 640 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Kumagai Gumi Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kumagai Gumi Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.22. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.72. Kumagai Gumi Co's value of 11.22 is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks #232 out of 640 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumagai Gumi Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumagai Gumi Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks #232 out of 640 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Kumagai Gumi Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.72. Kumagai Gumi Co's value of 11.22 is 18.2% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.72, based on 640 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. Kumagai Gumi Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.22 is 18.2% 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 Kumagai Gumi Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumagai Gumi Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumagai Gumi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.63, compared to a current price of $9.10 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.22 and 18.2% below the Construction industry median of 13.72. Kumagai Gumi Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.22 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 Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumagai Gumi Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.10 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.63.
GuruFocus considers Kumagai Gumi Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KMGGF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.22
GF Value™: $7.63 vs. price of $9.10 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% below the Construction median (#232 of 640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KMGGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kumagai Gumi Co Ltd is a Japanese company that provides services in construction and civil engineering. The company analyzes, designs, and supervises complex construction projects. It also offers engineering and technical services throughout the construction process. These projects include roads, railways, airports, water systems, and other public facilities. In addition, the company is engaged in manufacturing and selling construction materials and machinery. Construction activities account for the majority of revenue. The company generates additional revenue from developing residential and commercial complexes and either operating the building or acting as a broker and selling the real estate.
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