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Foster Electric Co (TSE:6794) 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 .
Foster Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Foster Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foster Electric 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.
Foster Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Foster Electric Co Annual Data
Trend
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.12
13.68
Foster Electric Co Quarterly Data
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.12
9.00
11.65
12.17
13.68
TSE:6794 vs AAPL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Foster Electric 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.
Foster Electric Co Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Foster Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foster Electric Co'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.
Foster Electric Co (TSE:6794) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.82 as of Aug. 17, 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 Foster Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foster Electric Co ranks #259 out of 1024 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Foster Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Foster Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.82. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.44. Foster Electric Co's value of 13.82 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foster Electric Co ranks #259 out of 1024 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Foster Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foster Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Foster Electric Co ranks #259 out of 1024 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Foster Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.44. Foster Electric Co's value of 13.82 is 38.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 22.44, based on 1,024 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. Foster Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.82 is 38.4% 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 Foster Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foster Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foster Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foster Electric Co (TSE:6794) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,632.37, compared to a current price of 円3,075.00 — trading 88.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.82 and 38.4% below the Hardware industry median of 22.44. Foster Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Foster Electric Co (TSE:6794), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.82 as of Aug. 17, 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 Foster Electric Co (TSE:6794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foster Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,075.00 is trading 88.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,632.37.
GuruFocus considers Foster Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6794:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.82
GF Value™: 円1,632.37 vs. price of 円3,075.00 (88.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Hardware median (#259 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foster Electric Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that conducts operation through four segments. The information and communication components and products segment produces and sells headsets and small speakers for mobile phones and commercial microphones, and this segment contributes around half of total revenue. The automotive components and products segment produces car speakers and car speaker systems. The acoustic components and products segment offers speakers and speaker systems for audio devices and TVs, amplifier built-in speakers, headphones, and others. The other segment offers Fostex brand products, micro acoustic components, and logistics services. The company has manufacturing bases in various countries, such as China, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia, and elsewhere.
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