Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (OTCPK:MSLOY) 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 .
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines'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.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.48
12.57
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Quarterly Data
2018-06
2018-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.67
7.49
8.09
8.48
7.88
7.83
8.60
12.57
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines'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.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui O.S.K. Lines'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.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MSLOY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.90 as of Jul. 06, 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 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ranks #131 out of 488 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.90. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.50. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' value of 9.90 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ranks #131 out of 488 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ranks #131 out of 488 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.50. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' value of 9.90 is 26.7% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.50, based on 488 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. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.90 is 26.7% 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 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui O.S.K. Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MSLOY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.22, compared to a current price of $16.48 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.90 and 26.7% below the Transportation industry median of 13.50. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MSLOY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.90 as of Jul. 06, 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 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MSLOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.48 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.22.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSLOY:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.90
GF Value™: $18.22 vs. price of $16.48 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% below the Transportation median (#131 of 488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSLOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd is a Japanese transportation and logistics company. The company operates through seven segments. The Car Carrier/Ports & Logistics segment manages car carriers. The Container Ship segment operates containerships. The Dry Bulk segment handles bulk vessels, and the Energy segment operates tankers, LNG carriers, and marine businesses. The Ferry/Domestic RORO Ship/Cruise segment provides passenger and cargo transport and cruise services. The Real Estate segment covers leasing and building management. Related Business includes tugboat and trading operations, while Others covers ship operation, management, chartering, and finance.
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