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AlkermesALKS +2.68%64 Forward PE Ratio is 56.77 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALKS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alkermes ranks worse than 89.73% on this metric.
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 .
Alkermes Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Alkermes Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkermes'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.
Alkermes Forward PE Ratio Chart
Alkermes Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
200.00
142.86
67.11
28.74
95.24
15.82
15.30
19.08
Alkermes Quarterly Data
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
105.26
142.86
106.38
200.00
1,111.11
1,111.11
109.89
142.86
416.67
102.04
67.11
106.38
75.19
196.08
28.74
45.66
151.52
54.05
95.24
40.65
43.10
625.00
35.46
15.82
10.58
10.55
12.80
15.30
18.07
16.36
23.94
19.08
ALKS vs HIMS, LNTH, LQDA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alkermes'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.
Alkermes Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alkermes's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkermes'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.
Alkermes (ALKS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 56.77 as of Jul. 16, 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 Alkermes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #367 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Alkermes' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Alkermes' current Forward PE Ratio is 56.77. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52. Alkermes' value of 56.77 is 224% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #367 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alkermes has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkermes' Forward PE Ratio compare to HIMS and LNTH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #367 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Alkermes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52. Alkermes' value of 56.77 is 224% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 17.52, based on 409 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. Alkermes's current Forward PE Ratio of 56.77 is 224% 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 Alkermes and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkermes's current Forward PE Ratio is 56.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkermes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkermes (ALKS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.72, compared to a current price of $53.38 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 56.77 and 224% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.52. Alkermes' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Alkermes (ALKS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 56.77 as of Jul. 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 Alkermes (ALKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkermes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.38 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.72.
GuruFocus considers Alkermes to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALKS:
Forward PE Ratio: 56.77
GF Value™: $31.72 vs. price of $53.38 (68.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 224% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#367 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkermes PLC is a fully integrated biotechnology company that applies its proprietary technologies to research, develop, and commercialize pharmaceutical products designed for unmet medical needs in therapeutic areas. The company utilizes several to develop and commercialize products and, in so doing, access technological, financial, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources. Alkermes either purchases active drug products from third parties or receives them from its third-party licensees to formulate products using its technologies. It operates in U.S., which derives maximum revenue, Ireland and Rest of the world.
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