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Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) 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 .
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Minkabu The Infonoid Co 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
67.88
12.91
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Quarterly Data
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
67.88
112.90
37.59
15.05
12.91
TSE:4436 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Minkabu The Infonoid 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.83 as of Aug. 14, 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #138 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.83. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.01. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 15.83 is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #138 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Minkabu The Infonoid Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #138 out of 243 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Minkabu The Infonoid Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.01. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 15.83 is 13% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 14.01, based on 243 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. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.83 is 13% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円734.98, compared to a current price of 円471.00 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.83 and 13% above the Interactive Media industry median of 14.01. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.83 as of Aug. 14, 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円471.00 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円734.98.
GuruFocus considers Minkabu The Infonoid Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4436:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.83
GF Value™: 円734.98 vs. price of 円471.00 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13% above the Interactive Media median (#138 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd is engaged in the media and information solution services business. It operates through two primary segments: the Media Business and the Solutions Business. The Media Business centers on the Livedoor platform, offering both user- and professionally generated content through services such as Livedoor Blog, Livedoor News, MINKABU, and specialized media like Kstyle and MINKABU Choice. It earns revenue from advertising, paid services, and contracted production. The Solutions Business provides information solutions for financial institutions, including systems built with proprietary APIs and applications. It also manages Kabutan, a stock information service, generating income from setup fees, system development, and subscription-based services.
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