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Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636) 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 .
Mitsubishi Research Institute Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mitsubishi Research Institute 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.
Mitsubishi Research Institute Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mitsubishi Research Institute Annual Data
Trend
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
13.51
Mitsubishi Research Institute Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.14
13.96
9.81
13.51
13.81
12.51
TSE:3636 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Mitsubishi Research Institute'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.
Mitsubishi Research Institute Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mitsubishi Research Institute's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Research Institute's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Mitsubishi Research Institute 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.
Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.48 as of Aug. 15, 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 Mitsubishi Research Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Research Institute ranks #246 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Mitsubishi Research Institute's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi Research Institute's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.48. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.65. Mitsubishi Research Institute's value of 11.48 is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Research Institute ranks #246 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Research Institute's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Research Institute ranks #246 out of 1177 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Mitsubishi Research Institute in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.65. Mitsubishi Research Institute's value of 11.48 is 41.6% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 19.65, based on 1,177 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. Mitsubishi Research Institute's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.48 is 41.6% 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 Mitsubishi Research Institute and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Research Institute's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,168.61, compared to a current price of 円4,885.00 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.48 and 41.6% below the Software industry median of 19.65. Mitsubishi Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.48 as of Aug. 15, 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 Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,885.00 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,168.61.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Research Institute to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3636:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.48
GF Value™: 円5,168.61 vs. price of 円4,885.00 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% below the Software median (#246 of 1177)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3636 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc is an international research and consulting firm. The company assists its clients in developing comprehensive solutions to meet their diverse needs by integrating think-tank, consulting and IT solution services. The Think Tank and Consulting segment offers research, survey analysis, project appraisal, strategic planning, and other organizational development services. The IT Solutions segment provides IT support and consulting, software development, data processing, system machinery, core system outsourcing, and business process outsourcing services. The business activity is primarily functioned through the regions of Japan.
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