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SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) 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 .
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SAKURA KCS Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAKURA KCS'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.
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TSE:4761 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SAKURA KCS'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.
SAKURA KCS Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SAKURA KCS's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAKURA KCS'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.
SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 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 SAKURA KCS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SAKURA KCS ranks #999999 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry.
Is SAKURA KCS's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SAKURA KCS's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, SAKURA KCS ranks #999999 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SAKURA KCS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAKURA KCS's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SAKURA KCS ranks #999999 out of 1177 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places SAKURA KCS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. 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. 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 SAKURA KCS 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. SAKURA KCS's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAKURA KCS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.58, compared to a current price of 円1,425.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. SAKURA KCS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 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 SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAKURA KCS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,425.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.58.
GuruFocus considers SAKURA KCS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4761:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: 円1,264.58 vs. price of 円1,425.00 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4761 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAKURA KCS Corp is an information service provider. The services of the company include system planning and development, digital infrastructure construction, information security support, system operation, and improvement proposals. The company provides a wide range of information services to clients in a wide range of industries, including financial institutions, private companies, local governments, and schools.
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