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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) 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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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 12, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 508 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 508 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 508 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.31. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.31, based on 508 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co'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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円48.01, compared to a current price of 円46.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 12, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円46.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円48.01.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: 円48.01 vs. price of 円46.00 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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