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Nippon Steel (OTCPK:NISTF) 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 .
Nippon Steel Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Steel Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel Forward PE Ratio Chart
Nippon Steel Annual Data
Trend
2016-03
2017-03
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.80
18.80
14.04
9.82
10.05
7.69
6.89
8.10
Nippon Steel Quarterly Data
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-12
2021-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.80
21.32
20.00
19.84
18.80
12.38
13.23
17.09
14.04
8.66
8.64
10.78
9.82
9.79
12.06
18.18
10.05
14.22
12.72
7.69
5.56
6.89
9.07
4.16
8.32
8.10
NISTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Steel's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel (NISTF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.69 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 Nippon Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #51 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Nippon Steel's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Nippon Steel's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.69. The Steel industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Nippon Steel's value of 8.69 is 36.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #51 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Steel's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #51 out of 179 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Nippon Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Nippon Steel's value of 8.69 is 36.9% 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 Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 13.77, based on 179 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. Nippon Steel's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.69 is 36.9% 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 Nippon Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Steel's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel (NISTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.77, compared to a current price of $3.73 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.69 and 36.9% below the Steel industry median of 13.77. Nippon Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.69 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.
Is Nippon Steel (NISTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.73 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.77.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NISTF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.69
GF Value™: $4.77 vs. price of $3.73 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% below the Steel median (#51 of 179)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NISTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Steel Corp is mainly engaged in the steel manufacturing business, engineering business, chemical & material business, and system solution business. The company operates through four business segments. The Chemicals & Materials segment manufactures and sells coal chemicals, petrochemicals, electronic materials, semiconductors, carbon fibers, composites, and processed metal products. The Engineering segment handles industrial machinery, steel structures, construction contracting, waste disposal, recycling, and energy supply. The Steel segment focuses on the production and sale of steel products. The System Solutions segment provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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