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Sanken Electric Co (OTCPK:SANJF) 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 .
Sanken Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sanken Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanken Electric Co'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.
Sanken Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sanken Electric Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
877.50
3,796.15
Sanken Electric Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
30.74
877.50
60.26
3,796.15
SANJF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sanken Electric 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.
Sanken Electric Co Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sanken Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanken Electric Co'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.
Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 165.37 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sanken Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #514 out of 549 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Sanken Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sanken Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 165.37. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.08. Sanken Electric Co's value of 165.37 is 432.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #514 out of 549 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanken Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanken Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #514 out of 549 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sanken Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 31.08. Sanken Electric Co's value of 165.37 is 432.1% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 31.08, based on 549 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. Sanken Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 165.37 is 432.1% 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 Sanken Electric Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 31.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanken Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 165.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanken Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 165.37. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.15, compared to a current price of $52.09 — trading 125% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 165.37 and 432.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 31.08. Sanken Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Sanken Electric Co (SANJF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 165.37 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanken Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.09 is trading 125% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.15.
Key valuation signals for SANJF:
Forward PE Ratio: 165.37
GF Value™: $23.15 vs. price of $52.09 (125% above fair value)
Industry Position: 432.1% above the Semiconductors median (#514 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SANJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanken Electric Co Ltd manufactures, sells, and purchases electric equipment and apparatuses. Its product lineup includes semiconductors, power line filters, inverters, DC power supplies, and other items. Products are offered to the automotive, power supply, LED, and other markets for purposes such as meeting global energy conservation regulations. Semiconductors are the company's leading sales generator and find use in automobiles, home appliances, and industrial automation. In addition to having its equipment manufactured domestically (Japan), and in regions such as North America, the company has stationed sales offices in each region to work with clients and meet specific needs.
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