ObayashiOBYCF 78 Forward PE Ratio is 17.23 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates OBYCF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Construction companies, Obayashi ranks worse than 51.17% on this metric.
Obayashi (OTCPK:OBYCF) 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 .
Obayashi Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Obayashi Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Obayashi'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.
Obayashi Forward PE Ratio Chart
Obayashi Annual Data
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2018-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.66
8.13
12.07
16.25
Obayashi Quarterly Data
2016-03
2017-06
2017-09
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.66
9.72
9.57
8.13
8.10
7.68
6.95
14.46
12.07
14.06
15.30
16.66
16.25
OBYCF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Obayashi'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.
Obayashi Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Obayashi's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Obayashi'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.
Obayashi (OBYCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.23 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 Obayashi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Obayashi ranks #327 out of 639 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Obayashi's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Obayashi's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.92. Obayashi's value of 17.23 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Obayashi ranks #327 out of 639 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Obayashi has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Obayashi's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Obayashi ranks #327 out of 639 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Obayashi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.92. Obayashi's value of 17.23 is 23.8% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.92, based on 639 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. Obayashi's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.23 is 23.8% 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 Obayashi and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Obayashi's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Obayashi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obayashi (OBYCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.10, compared to a current price of $20.24 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23 and 23.8% above the Construction industry median of 13.92. Obayashi's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Obayashi (OBYCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23 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 Obayashi (OBYCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obayashi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.24 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.10.
GuruFocus considers Obayashi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OBYCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.23
GF Value™: $14.10 vs. price of $20.24 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Construction median (#327 of 639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OBYCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Obayashi Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in construction and real estate business. The company operates through five segments. The Domestic Architecture segment undertakes construction work in Japan, while the Domestic Civil Engineering segment handles civil engineering projects within the country. The Overseas Architecture and Overseas Civil Engineering segments are involved in construction and civil engineering projects abroad. The Real Estate segment focuses on development activities, including real estate sales, leasing, and residential land development. The Others segment is engaged in PFI projects, renewable energy, rug business, and financial services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Architecture segment.
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