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Atara Biotherapeutics (NAS:ATRA) 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 .
Atara Biotherapeutics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Atara Biotherapeutics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atara Biotherapeutics'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.
Atara Biotherapeutics Forward PE Ratio Chart
Atara Biotherapeutics Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
230.27
Atara Biotherapeutics Quarterly Data
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
230.27
ATRA vs ANIX, BMEA, PMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Atara Biotherapeutics'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.
Atara Biotherapeutics Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Atara Biotherapeutics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atara Biotherapeutics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Atara Biotherapeutics 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.
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 212.69 as of Jul. 15, 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 Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #329 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Atara Biotherapeutics' current Forward PE Ratio is 212.69. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.28. Atara Biotherapeutics' value of 212.69 is 854.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #329 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atara Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atara Biotherapeutics' Forward PE Ratio compare to ANIX and BMEA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #329 out of 354 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Atara Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.28. Atara Biotherapeutics' value of 212.69 is 854.6% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 22.28, based on 354 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. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Forward PE Ratio of 212.69 is 854.6% 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 Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Forward PE Ratio is 212.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.55, compared to a current price of $8.04 — trading 418.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 212.69 and 854.6% above the Biotechnology industry median of 22.28. Atara Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 212.69 as of Jul. 15, 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.04 is trading 418.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.55.
GuruFocus considers Atara Biotherapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATRA:
Forward PE Ratio: 212.69
GF Value™: $1.55 vs. price of $8.04 (418.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 854.6% above the Biotechnology median (#329 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atara Biotherapeutics Inc operates in the United States healthcare sector. It focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases, including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It operates and manages business as one operating and reportable segment which is the business of developing therapeutics. The company's product candidates comprise Tab-cel, ATA3431, and ATA3219.
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