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Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) 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 .
Japan Business Systems Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Japan Business Systems Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Business Systems'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.
Japan Business Systems Forward PE Ratio Chart
Japan Business Systems Annual Data
Trend
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
14.12
Japan Business Systems Quarterly Data
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.79
14.12
12.49
TSE:5036 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Japan Business Systems'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.
Japan Business Systems Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Business Systems's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Business Systems's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Japan Business Systems 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.
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.73 as of Sep. 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #296 out of 1188 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Japan Business Systems' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Japan Business Systems' current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.06. Japan Business Systems' value of 10.73 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #296 out of 1188 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Business Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Business Systems' Forward PE Ratio compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #296 out of 1188 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Japan Business Systems in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.06. Japan Business Systems' value of 10.73 is 37.1% below 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 17.06, based on 1,188 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. Japan Business Systems's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.73 is 37.1% below 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Business Systems's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Business Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,341.78, compared to a current price of 円1,593.00 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73 and 37.1% below the Software industry median of 17.06. Japan Business Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73 as of Sep. 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,593.00 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,341.78.
GuruFocus considers Japan Business Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5036:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.73
GF Value™: 円2,341.78 vs. price of 円1,593.00 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Software median (#296 of 1188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Business Systems Inc operates in the information technology sector. The company works with cloud companies, various hardware and software manufacturers, research institutes and universities, etc., to provide cloud services to its clients. It is a cloud services integrator that provides consulting and IT services that can maximize customer performance by utilizing cloud services centered on Microsoft. The various services offered by the company include digital transformation, cloud infrastructure solutions, SAP system solutions, Microsoft 365 and Power platform-related solutions, and others. Its reportable segments are; Cloud Integration, which derives key revenue, and Cloud Services. Geographically, the company operates in Japan.
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