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Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) 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 .
Medical Developments International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Medical Developments International 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.
Medical Developments International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Medical Developments International Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2020-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
81.97
65.79
185.19
188.68
208.33
27.00
Medical Developments International Semi-Annual Data
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2024-12
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
81.97
82.64
65.79
114.94
185.19
204.08
188.68
344.83
208.33
178.57
3.28
27.00
ASX:MVP vs ZTS, UTHR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Medical Developments International'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.
Medical Developments International Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Medical Developments International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medical Developments International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Medical Developments International 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.
Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 58.57 as of Jul. 17, 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 Medical Developments International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Medical Developments International ranks #372 out of 410 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Medical Developments International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Medical Developments International's current Forward PE Ratio is 58.57. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.27. Medical Developments International's value of 58.57 is 239.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medical Developments International ranks #372 out of 410 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Medical Developments International has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medical Developments International's Forward PE Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Medical Developments International ranks #372 out of 410 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Medical Developments International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.27. Medical Developments International's value of 58.57 is 239.2% 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 17.27, based on 410 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. Medical Developments International's current Forward PE Ratio of 58.57 is 239.2% 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 Medical Developments International and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medical Developments International's current Forward PE Ratio is 58.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medical Developments International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.65, compared to a current price of A$0.41 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 58.57 and 239.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.27. Medical Developments International's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 58.57 as of Jul. 17, 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 Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Developments International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.41 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.65.
GuruFocus considers Medical Developments International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MVP:
Forward PE Ratio: 58.57
GF Value™: A$0.65 vs. price of A$0.41 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 239.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#372 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MVP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medical Developments International Business Description
Medical Developments International Ltd is a specialized healthcare company. The Company manufactures and distributes Penthrox, a fast-acting trauma and emergency pain relief product, used in hospital emergency departments, ambulance services, sports medicine, and for analgesia during short surgical procedures. The segments of the company are Pain Management and Respiratory. The company derives maximum revenue from the Pain management segment.
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