Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) PE Ratio: 11.60 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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NGO:5979 Kaneso Co Ltd NGO:5979
77 GF Score
Price 円5,090.00
GF Value 円4,627.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kaneso Co PE Ratio?

Kaneso Co NGO:5979 77 PE Ratio is 11.60 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 30.87. GuruFocus rates NGO:5979 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,627.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-08-20), Kaneso Co's share price is 円5090.00. Kaneso Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円438.94. Therefore, Kaneso Co's PE Ratio for today is 11.60.

Warning Sign:

Kaneso Co Ltd stock PE Ratio (=11.6) is close to 3-year high of 12.53.

During the past 13 years, Kaneso Co's highest PE Ratio was 147.31. The lowest was 5.88. And the median was 30.87.

Kaneso Co's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円270.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円438.94.

As of today (2026-08-20), Kaneso Co's share price is 円5090.00. Kaneso Co's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円472.00. Therefore, Kaneso Co's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 10.78.

During the past 13 years, Kaneso Co's highest PE Ratio without NRI was 157.98. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 22.02.

Kaneso Co's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円305.92. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円472.00.

During the past 12 months, Kaneso Co's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -12.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 0.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 77.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, Kaneso Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 178.80% per year. The lowest was -42.70% per year. And the median was 0.20% per year.

Kaneso Co's EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円270.01. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円438.94.

Back to Basics: PE Ratio


Kaneso Co  (NGO:5979) PE Ratio Explanation

The PE Ratio can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.

In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio, the one with faster growth business is more attractive.

If a company loses money, the PE Ratio becomes meaningless.

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio of 10.

Because the PE Ratio measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.

Similar to the PE Ratio without NRI or PS Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PE Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratios are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio.

PE Ratio can also be affected by non-recurring-items 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.


Kaneso Co PE Ratio Related Terms


Kaneso Co PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneso Co's 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.

Kaneso Co PE Ratio Chart

Kaneso Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PE Ratio
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Kaneso Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PE Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.61 11.68 8.89 At Loss 12.10

NGO:5979 vs NUE, STLD, RS: PE Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kaneso Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


Kaneso Co PE Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneso Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaneso Co's PE Ratio falls into.


NGO:5979
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Kaneso Co PE Ratio Calculation

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.

Kaneso Co's PE Ratio for today is calculated as

PE Ratio=Share Price/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5090.00/438.940
=11.6

Kaneso Co's Share Price of today is 円5090.00.
For company reported semi-annually, Kaneso Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円438.94.


* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:


There are at least three kinds of PE Ratios used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio, Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.

In the calculation of PE Ratio, the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PE Ratio →
What does a PE Ratio of 11.60 mean?
Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) has a PE Ratio of 11.60 as of Aug. 20, 2026. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Kaneso Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 30.87. Over the past decade, Kaneso Co's PE Ratio has ranged from 5.88 to 147.31.
Is Kaneso Co's PE Ratio too high?
Kaneso Co's current PE Ratio of 11.60 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 30.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.88 to a high of 147.31. Overall, Kaneso Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneso Co's PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
Kaneso Co's PE Ratio of 11.60 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Kaneso Co's own PE Ratio has ranged from 5.88 to 147.31 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio for a Steel company?
A good PE Ratio depends on the Steel industry context. However, 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 PE Ratio mean?
A high PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Kaneso Co and its competitors. Kaneso Co's current PE Ratio is 11.60, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 30.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneso Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,627.30, compared to a current price of 円5,090.00 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio is 11.60, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 30.87. Kaneso Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio calculated?
PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaneso Co (NGO:5979), the current PE Ratio is 11.60 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 Kaneso Co (NGO:5979) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneso Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,627.30. GuruFocus considers Kaneso Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:5979:

  • PE Ratio: 11.60 (62% below median its 10-year median of 30.87)
  • GF Value™: 円4,627.30 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaneso Co Business Description

Address 81 Nao, Asahi-cho, Mie Prefecture, Mie-gun, JPN, 510-8101
Kaneso Co Ltd is the manufacturer and seller of construction, disaster prevention, urban landscape development, environmental, welfare, greening-related products, and industrial castings. The company generates revenue from Cast iron equipment, Steel equipment, and Fabricated hardware.
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円5,090.00
Price
円4,627.30
GF Value