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Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) 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 .
Taoka Chemical Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Taoka Chemical Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taoka Chemical 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.
Taoka Chemical Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Taoka Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.95
13.08
Taoka Chemical Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.19
9.95
10.90
10.05
7.74
13.08
9.39
TSE:4113 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taoka Chemical 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.
Taoka Chemical Co Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taoka Chemical Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taoka Chemical 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.
Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) has a Forward PE Ratio of 38.51 as of Aug. 04, 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 Taoka Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taoka Chemical Co ranks #532 out of 661 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Taoka Chemical Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Taoka Chemical Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.51. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.80. Taoka Chemical Co's value of 38.51 is 116.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taoka Chemical Co ranks #532 out of 661 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taoka Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taoka Chemical Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taoka Chemical Co ranks #532 out of 661 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Taoka Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.80. Taoka Chemical Co's value of 38.51 is 116.3% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 17.80, based on 661 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. Taoka Chemical Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 38.51 is 116.3% 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 Taoka Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taoka Chemical Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taoka Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,042.55, compared to a current price of 円702.00 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 38.51 and 116.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.80. Taoka Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113), the current Forward PE Ratio is 38.51 as of Aug. 04, 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 Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoka Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円702.00 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,042.55.
GuruFocus considers Taoka Chemical Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4113:
Forward PE Ratio: 38.51
GF Value™: 円1,042.55 vs. price of 円702.00 (32.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.3% above the Chemicals median (#532 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4113 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taoka Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Its products include intermediates like pharmaceutical, agricultural and recording materials, materials for electronic components, dyes; functional Chemicals like rubber additives and instant adhesives; functional Process Resins such as paper chemicals and varnishes; Plasticizers, and others.
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