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HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) 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 .
HITO-Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
HITO-Communications Holdings 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.
HITO-Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
HITO-Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2024-08
2025-08
Forward PE Ratio
7.91
11.02
HITO-Communications Holdings Quarterly Data
2024-08
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
7.91
11.00
9.27
11.02
11.62
10.75
7.60
TSE:4433 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HITO-Communications Holdings'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.
HITO-Communications Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HITO-Communications Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HITO-Communications Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
HITO-Communications Holdings 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.
HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.68 as of Aug. 10, 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 HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #283 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
HITO-Communications Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 17.68. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.47. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 17.68 is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #283 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HITO-Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HITO-Communications Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #283 out of 416 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places HITO-Communications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.47. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 17.68 is 31.3% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.47, based on 416 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.68 is 31.3% 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 HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HITO-Communications Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,143.44, compared to a current price of 円891.00 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.68 and 31.3% above the Business Services industry median of 13.47. HITO-Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.68 as of Aug. 10, 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円891.00 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,143.44.
GuruFocus considers HITO-Communications Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4433:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.68
GF Value™: 円1,143.44 vs. price of 円891.00 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% above the Business Services median (#283 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is engaged in business outsourcing industry placement and pay the general worker dispatching undertaking. Its services include Sales Outsourcing, Sales Promotion, Staffing services, and Tourism Staffing services among others.
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