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Sanyo Chemical Industries (OTCPK:SYCHF) 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 .
Sanyo Chemical Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sanyo Chemical 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sanyo Chemical Industries Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.51
12.95
Sanyo Chemical Industries Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.00
16.51
18.43
15.22
17.72
12.95
SYCHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sanyo Chemical 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyo Chemical Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Chemical Industries's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sanyo Chemical 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.37 as of Jul. 28, 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #162 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sanyo Chemical Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 12.37. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.41. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 12.37 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #162 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Chemical Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #162 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sanyo Chemical Industries in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.41. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 12.37 is 28.9% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 17.41, based on 660 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. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.37 is 28.9% 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.37. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.48, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.37 and 28.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.41. Sanyo Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.37 as of Jul. 28, 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.48.
Key valuation signals for SYCHF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.37
GF Value™: $22.48 vs. price of $32.55 (44.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Chemicals median (#162 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes its operations into four primary segments based on product type. The toiletries and health care segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells disposable baby diapers, surfactants used to produce hair care products and detergents, and base materials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The petroleum and automotives segment sells polyurethane used to produce automobile seats and interior components as well as fuel additives. The plastics and textiles and information and electronics segment sells a variety of plastic products for consumers as well as the transportation and electronics industries. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
73GF Score
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