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Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co (OTCPK:MSHXF) 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 Shokuhin Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.20
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.89
9.20
11.08
MSHXF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Mitsubishi Shokuhin 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.
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Mitsubishi Shokuhin 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.
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co (MSHXF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.28 as of Jul. 18, 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 Shokuhin Co and its competitors.
Is Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.31. Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's value of 11.28 is 21.2% below this industry median. Overall, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's Forward PE Ratio of 11.28 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.31. Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's value of 11.28 is 21.2% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.31, based on 129 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 Shokuhin Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.28 is 21.2% 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 Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co (MSHXF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.28. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.28 and 21.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.31. Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co (MSHXF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.28 as of Jul. 18, 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.
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the food and beverage business. The company offers processed foods, frozen and chilled foods, alcoholic beverages and confectioneries at wholesale prices. Its product portfolio includes seasoning products, noodles, dry goods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, frozen foods, confectionery. It also operates in the real estate management and logistics business. The majority of the revenues are derived from the processed foods business and frozen and chilled foods business.
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