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Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTF +14.31%93 Shiller PE Ratio is 30.50 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 45.28. GuruFocus rates HPHTF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,424 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks better than 51.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTF'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.95 Med: 45.28 Max: 67.69
Current: 30.12
During the past years, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 67.69. The lowest was 13.95. And the median was 45.28.
HPHTF's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 51.12% of 1424
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 31.45
vs HPHTF: 30.12
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.138. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $0.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTF) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller 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.
HPHTF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Shiller PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 30.50 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 45.28. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 13.95 to 67.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #696 out of 1424 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Shiller PE Ratio of 30.50 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 45.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.95 to a high of 67.69. The Hardware industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 31.45. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 30.50 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #696 out of 1424 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Shiller PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #696 out of 1424 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 31.45. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 30.50 is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 13.95 to 67.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.28 vs. the industry median of 31.45, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shiller PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 31.45, based on 1,424 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Shiller PE Ratio of 30.50 is 3% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 31.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Shiller PE Ratio is 30.50, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 45.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $16.78 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 30.50, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 45.28 and 3% below the Hardware industry median of 31.45. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 30.50 as of Aug. 16, 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.78 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTF:
Shiller PE Ratio: 30.50 (33% below median its 10-year median of 45.28)
GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $16.78 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Hardware median (#696 of 1424)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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