American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) 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 .
American Shared Hospital Services Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services 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.
American Shared Hospital Services Forward PE Ratio Chart
American Shared Hospital Services Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.63
American Shared Hospital Services Quarterly Data
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.01
7.65
10.63
9.37
AMS vs BMGL, HLYK, BICX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services'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.
American Shared Hospital Services Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
American Shared Hospital Services 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.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 47.04 as of Jul. 08, 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 American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #273 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Forward PE Ratio too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Forward PE Ratio is 47.04. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.41. American Shared Hospital Services' value of 47.04 is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #273 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Shared Hospital Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Shared Hospital Services' Forward PE Ratio compare to BMGL and HLYK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #273 out of 314 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.41. American Shared Hospital Services' value of 47.04 is 155.6% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.41, based on 314 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. American Shared Hospital Services's current Forward PE Ratio of 47.04 is 155.6% 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 American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Shared Hospital Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $1.47 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 47.04 and 155.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.41. American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 47.04 as of Jul. 08, 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.47 is trading 56.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
Forward PE Ratio: 47.04
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $1.47 (56.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#273 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Shared Hospital Services Business Description
American Shared Hospital Services provides stereotactic radiosurgery equipment, Advanced radiation therapy, and related equipment. It currently provides Gamma Knife units to medical centers and stand-alone facilities. Company operates in two segments, the medical equipment leasing segment where a contract exists between the hospital and the Company and the direct patient services segment, where a contract exists between the Company facilities and the individual treated at the facility. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates through the following operations: Gamma Knife, Advanced Radiation Therapy Equipment and Services, and Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Operations. It generates it's key revenue from the domestic market.
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