Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (OTCPK:MBFJF) 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 .
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 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.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
7.15
9.58
8.72
7.67
7.56
11.26
8.49
9.47
11.56
12.37
12.24
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Quarterly Data
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2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
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2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.15
8.03
9.58
10.13
8.72
8.87
10.18
7.26
7.67
7.27
7.75
8.05
7.56
6.98
7.74
7.09
11.26
10.11
9.42
8.10
8.49
7.84
7.40
9.89
9.47
12.11
12.15
9.20
11.56
11.55
11.55
10.96
12.37
11.29
13.10
12.56
12.24
MBFJF vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group'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.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 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.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MBFJF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.77 as of Jul. 11, 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks #673 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.00. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's value of 13.77 is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks #673 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks #673 out of 816 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.00. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's value of 13.77 is 25.2% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.00, based on 816 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. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.77 is 25.2% 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MBFJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $20.40 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 and 25.2% above the Banks industry median of 11.00. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MBFJF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 as of Jul. 11, 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MBFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.40 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MBFJF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.77
GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $20.40 (47.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% above the Banks median (#673 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Business Description
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is the largest bank in Japan in terms of market capitalization and assets. It is the largest non-Chinese bank group globally and has a balance sheet slightly larger than those of JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Holdings. MUFG's operations in Japan account for around half of profit, banking in Thailand and Indonesia for around 15%, and equity-method earnings from Morgan Stanley most of the rest.
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