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Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) 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 .
Sigma Healthcare Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sigma Healthcare Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sigma Healthcare'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.
Sigma Healthcare Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sigma Healthcare Annual Data
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2017-01
2018-01
2019-01
2020-01
2021-01
2022-01
2023-01
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2025-01
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
13.53
18.15
15.50
23.31
19.08
17.09
15.06
32.36
85.47
67.50
49.17
Sigma Healthcare Semi-Annual Data
2016-01
2016-07
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2017-07
2018-01
2018-07
2019-01
2019-07
2020-01
2020-07
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2021-07
2022-01
2022-07
2023-01
2023-07
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2024-07
2025-01
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.53
21.60
18.15
16.05
15.50
11.16
23.31
26.53
19.08
20.24
17.09
19.88
15.06
38.46
32.36
63.29
85.47
76.34
67.50
49.17
45.85
ASX:SIG vs MCK, CAH, COR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Sigma Healthcare'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.
Sigma Healthcare Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Sigma Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sigma Healthcare'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.
Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 44.38 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 Sigma Healthcare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sigma Healthcare ranks #51 out of 51 companies in the Medical Distribution industry.
Is Sigma Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sigma Healthcare's current Forward PE Ratio is 44.38. The Medical Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.75. Sigma Healthcare's value of 44.38 is 200.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sigma Healthcare ranks #51 out of 51 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sigma Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sigma Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Sigma Healthcare ranks #51 out of 51 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sigma Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.75. Sigma Healthcare's value of 44.38 is 200.9% 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 14.75, based on 51 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. Sigma Healthcare's current Forward PE Ratio of 44.38 is 200.9% 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 Sigma Healthcare and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sigma Healthcare's current Forward PE Ratio is 44.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sigma Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.37, compared to a current price of A$2.93 — trading 691.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 44.38 and 200.9% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.75. Sigma Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 44.38 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 Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.93 is trading 691.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.37.
GuruFocus considers Sigma Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SIG:
Forward PE Ratio: 44.38
GF Value™: A$0.37 vs. price of A$2.93 (691.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200.9% above the Medical Distribution median (#51 of 51)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sigma Healthcare is Australia's largest retail pharmacy franchisor, most notably owning the Chemist Warehouse brand, which it merged with in 2025. Sigma is also Australia's largest full-line wholesaler to franchised and independent pharmacies and distributes a broad range of pharmacy products, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and front of store, or FOS, products, at low prices. The group also operates in New Zealand, Ireland, China, and Dubai, has a growing private label range, and offers third-party logistics services.
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