Bachem Holding AGBCHMF 91 Forward PE Ratio is 31.26 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates BCHMF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Biotechnology companies, Bachem Holding AG ranks worse than 61.58% on this metric.
Bachem Holding AG (OTCPK:BCHMF) 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 .
Bachem Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bachem Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bachem Holding AG'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.
Bachem Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bachem Holding AG Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
58.82
65.79
43.86
29.49
21.05
Bachem Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
58.82
65.36
65.79
43.86
29.49
29.55
21.05
BCHMF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Bachem Holding AG'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.
Bachem Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Bachem Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bachem Holding AG'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.
Bachem Holding AG (BCHMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 31.26 as of Jul. 10, 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 Bachem Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bachem Holding AG ranks #218 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Bachem Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bachem Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.26. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90. Bachem Holding AG's value of 31.26 is 42.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bachem Holding AG ranks #218 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bachem Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bachem Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Bachem Holding AG ranks #218 out of 354 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bachem Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90. Bachem Holding AG's value of 31.26 is 42.8% 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 21.90, 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. Bachem Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 31.26 is 42.8% 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 Bachem Holding AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bachem Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bachem Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bachem Holding AG (BCHMF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.13, compared to a current price of $87.34 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 31.26 and 42.8% above the Biotechnology industry median of 21.90. Bachem Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 Bachem Holding AG (BCHMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 31.26 as of Jul. 10, 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 Bachem Holding AG (BCHMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bachem Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.34 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $98.13.
GuruFocus considers Bachem Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCHMF:
Forward PE Ratio: 31.26
GF Value™: $98.13 vs. price of $87.34 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.8% above the Biotechnology median (#218 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCHMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bachem Holding AG is a biochemical company that provides services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. It focuses on specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. The group markets its products under the Bachem and Clinalfa brands. Its products and services are CMC Development, Commercial API, Research and Specialities, and Services and Capabilities. Geographically, it operates in Switzerland, USA, Ireland, Denmark, United Kingdom, and Rest of the World.
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