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GMO Globalsign Holdings KK (TSE:3788) 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 .
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK 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.
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK Forward PE Ratio Chart
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
28.31
28.58
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
28.31
30.81
26.83
25.70
28.58
23.22
20.53
TSE:3788 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK'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.
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK 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.
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK (TSE:3788) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.50 as of Aug. 20, 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 GMO Globalsign Holdings KK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK ranks #665 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's Forward PE Ratio too high?
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.50. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's value of 23.50 is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK ranks #665 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK ranks #665 out of 1177 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places GMO Globalsign Holdings KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's value of 23.50 is 20.9% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 19.43, 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. GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.50 is 20.9% 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 GMO Globalsign Holdings KK and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMO Globalsign Holdings KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK (TSE:3788) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,523.15, compared to a current price of 円2,193.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.50 and 20.9% above the Software industry median of 19.43. GMO Globalsign Holdings KK's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 GMO Globalsign Holdings KK (TSE:3788), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.50 as of Aug. 20, 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 GMO Globalsign Holdings KK (TSE:3788) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Globalsign Holdings KK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,193.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,523.15.
GuruFocus considers GMO Globalsign Holdings KK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3788:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.50
GF Value™: 円2,523.15 vs. price of 円2,193.00 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% above the Software median (#665 of 1177)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3788 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMO Globalsign Holdings KK is engaged in the development and operation of various internet solutions centred on cloud and hosting services and security services. It is organized into four business areas - IoT business, Cloud/Hosting business, Security/ID Management business, and Solutions business. The company offers a wide range of hosting services from rental server to cloud, direct sales and sales through distributors. In the ID management business, the company provides a cloud type ID service that realizes user ID management, access control, and single sign-on.
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