Sumitomo Electric Industries (OTCPK:SMTOY) 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 .
Sumitomo Electric Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Electric Industries Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sumitomo Electric Industries Annual Data
Trend
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2022-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.25
8.36
9.29
17.79
9.12
10.82
22.73
Sumitomo Electric Industries Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.25
9.73
10.73
8.18
8.36
7.98
9.67
10.74
9.29
9.88
23.26
14.47
17.79
13.70
10.79
9.71
9.12
10.08
10.57
9.17
11.99
10.82
13.01
15.67
18.35
22.73
SMTOY vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.50 as of Jul. 12, 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #444 out of 594 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.11. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 25.50 is 94.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #444 out of 594 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #444 out of 594 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.11. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 25.50 is 94.6% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.11, based on 594 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.50 is 94.6% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 234.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50 and 94.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.11. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50 as of Jul. 12, 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.02 is trading 234.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOY:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.50
GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $8.02 (234.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#444 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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