AptarGroupATR +1.38%78 Forward PE Ratio is 23.10 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, AptarGroup ranks worse than 59.95% on this metric.
AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) 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 .
AptarGroup Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
AptarGroup Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AptarGroup'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.
AptarGroup Forward PE Ratio Chart
AptarGroup Annual Data
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21.88
21.79
23.31
20.92
24.45
32.15
26.81
27.55
25.84
26.67
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AptarGroup Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
21.88
21.23
23.31
22.08
21.79
22.99
25.58
23.20
23.31
23.75
24.63
24.04
20.92
24.75
28.90
24.51
24.45
21.69
30.40
23.87
32.15
35.09
34.01
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26.81
32.79
28.74
22.27
27.55
28.90
28.33
26.88
25.84
28.57
27.93
28.90
26.67
26.33
26.41
20.67
21.97
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ATR vs RGEN, AVTR, TFX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, AptarGroup'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.
AptarGroup Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, AptarGroup's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AptarGroup'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.
AptarGroup (ATR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.10 as of Jul. 05, 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 AptarGroup and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AptarGroup ranks #235 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is AptarGroup's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AptarGroup's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.10. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.31. AptarGroup's value of 23.10 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AptarGroup ranks #235 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AptarGroup has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AptarGroup's Forward PE Ratio compare to RGEN and AVTR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, AptarGroup ranks #235 out of 392 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places AptarGroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.31. AptarGroup's value of 23.10 is 19.7% 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 19.31, based on 392 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. AptarGroup's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.10 is 19.7% 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 AptarGroup and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AptarGroup's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AptarGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AptarGroup (ATR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.20, compared to a current price of $126.98 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.10 and 19.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 19.31. AptarGroup's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AptarGroup (ATR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.10 as of Jul. 05, 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 AptarGroup (ATR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AptarGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $126.98 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $157.20.
GuruFocus considers AptarGroup to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATR:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.10
GF Value™: $157.20 vs. price of $126.98 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#235 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, AptarGroup is a leading global supplier of dispensing systems such as aerosol valves, pumps, closures, and elastomer packaging components to the consumer goods and pharmaceutical markets. Its sales are primarily from Europe (49% of sales) and the United States (28%), with China contributing 5% and other countries contributing 17%. It operates three business segments, Pharma, Beauty, and Closures. Pharma generates over two thirds of group profits.
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