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Nippon Hume (TSE:5262) 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 .
Nippon Hume Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Hume Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Hume'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.
Nippon Hume Forward PE Ratio Chart
Nippon Hume Annual Data
Trend
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.32
Nippon Hume Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.67
38.19
20.77
17.32
TSE:5262 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Nippon Hume'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.
Nippon Hume Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Hume's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Hume'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.
Nippon Hume (TSE:5262) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.46 as of Aug. 06, 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 Nippon Hume and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Hume ranks #361 out of 646 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Nippon Hume's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Nippon Hume's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.84. Nippon Hume's value of 15.46 is 11.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Hume ranks #361 out of 646 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Hume has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Hume's Forward PE Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Nippon Hume ranks #361 out of 646 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Nippon Hume in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.84. Nippon Hume's value of 15.46 is 11.7% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.84, based on 646 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. Nippon Hume's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.46 is 11.7% 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 Nippon Hume and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Hume's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Hume stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Hume (TSE:5262) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円780.75, compared to a current price of 円1,056.00 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46 and 11.7% above the Construction industry median of 13.84. Nippon Hume's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Nippon Hume (TSE:5262), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46 as of Aug. 06, 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 Nippon Hume (TSE:5262) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Hume stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,056.00 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円780.75.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Hume to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5262:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.46
GF Value™: 円780.75 vs. price of 円1,056.00 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% above the Construction median (#361 of 646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5262 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Hume Corp provides one-stop service in the design, manufacture and installation of precast concrete products. The company's three reportable segments include Foundations, Sewerage-related, and Solar Power Generation and Real Estate. In Foundations, concrete piles are manufactured and sold, and pile driving work is carried out. In the Sewerage related segment, Hume pipes, segments and other products are manufactured and sold, and pipe and drain rehabilitation projects are carried out. In Solar Power Generation and Real Estate, real estate is rented, managed and developed, and equipment related to solar power and the environment is sold and maintenance is provided for it.
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