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Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) 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 .
Meiko Network Japan Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Meiko Network Japan Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiko Network Japan 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.
Meiko Network Japan Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Meiko Network Japan Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-08
2025-08
Forward PE Ratio
21.54
18.44
Meiko Network Japan Co Quarterly Data
2024-08
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
21.54
21.99
21.64
18.44
18.33
18.13
13.71
TSE:4668 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Meiko Network Japan 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.
Meiko Network Japan Co Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meiko Network Japan Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiko Network Japan Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Meiko Network Japan 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.
Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.60 as of Aug. 11, 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 Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #72 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Meiko Network Japan Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.60. The Education industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.90. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 16.60 is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #72 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiko Network Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Network Japan Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #72 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Meiko Network Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.90. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 16.60 is 52.4% 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 Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 10.90, based on 100 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. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.60 is 52.4% 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 Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円863.78, compared to a current price of 円770.00 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.60 and 52.4% above the Education industry median of 10.90. Meiko Network Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.60 as of Aug. 11, 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円770.00 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円863.78.
GuruFocus considers Meiko Network Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4668:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.60
GF Value™: 円863.78 vs. price of 円770.00 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Education median (#72 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiko Network Japan Co Ltd provides educational services. The company's business is divided into Meiko Gijuku Business Activities which operates schools for children of all ages from elementary school to university entrance examination. Medical Cram School Business Activities include a school for medicine-related university entrance examination, and Other Business Activities comprises of Soccer schools for preschool children elementary and junior high school students, individual tutoring cram schools, extended-hours cram schools, and others.
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