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Maruwa Co (OTCPK:MAWAF) 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 .
Maruwa Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Maruwa Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruwa 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.
Maruwa Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Maruwa Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.49
19.46
Maruwa Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.97
22.49
12.84
25.09
20.00
19.46
MAWAF vs APH, GLW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Maruwa 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.
Maruwa Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Maruwa Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruwa 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.
Maruwa Co (MAWAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 21.30 as of Jul. 19, 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 Maruwa Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruwa Co ranks #616 out of 1017 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Maruwa Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Maruwa Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.30. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.99. Maruwa Co's value of 21.30 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruwa Co ranks #616 out of 1017 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruwa Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruwa Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Maruwa Co ranks #616 out of 1017 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Maruwa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.99. Maruwa Co's value of 21.30 is 1.5% 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 a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 20.99, based on 1,017 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. Maruwa Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 21.30 is 1.5% 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 Maruwa Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruwa Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Maruwa Co (MAWAF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 21.30. The stock's GF Value™ is $223.65, compared to a current price of $274.00 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 21.30 and 1.5% above the Hardware industry median of 20.99. Maruwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Maruwa Co (MAWAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 21.30 as of Jul. 19, 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 Maruwa Co (MAWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruwa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $274.00 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $223.65.
Key valuation signals for MAWAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 21.30
GF Value™: $223.65 vs. price of $274.00 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Hardware median (#616 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruwa Co Ltd engages in the production and sale of ceramics and electronics parts. The company operates in two business divisions, namely the Ceramic parts business and the Lighting equipment business. The Ceramic Parts business segment manufactures and sells electronic components, ceramic substrates, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The Lighting Equipment business segment produces and markets LED lighting products alongside conventional lighting equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Ceramic parts business segment.
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