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Laurus Labs (BOM:540222) 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 .
Laurus Labs Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Laurus Labs Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laurus Labs'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.
Laurus Labs Forward PE Ratio Chart
Laurus Labs Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
58.67
52.78
Laurus Labs Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
55.78
58.67
65.31
69.47
61.80
52.78
70.84
BOM:540222 vs ZTS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Laurus Labs'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.
Laurus Labs Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Laurus Labs's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laurus Labs'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.
Laurus Labs (BOM:540222) has a Forward PE Ratio of 79.44 as of Sep. 13, 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 Laurus Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Laurus Labs ranks #394 out of 411 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Laurus Labs' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Laurus Labs' current Forward PE Ratio is 79.44. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.64. Laurus Labs' value of 79.44 is 442.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laurus Labs ranks #394 out of 411 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Laurus Labs has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laurus Labs' Forward PE Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Laurus Labs ranks #394 out of 411 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Laurus Labs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.64. Laurus Labs' value of 79.44 is 442.6% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 14.64, based on 411 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. Laurus Labs's current Forward PE Ratio of 79.44 is 442.6% 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 Laurus Labs and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laurus Labs's current Forward PE Ratio is 79.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laurus Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurus Labs (BOM:540222) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹852.42, compared to a current price of ₹1,970.35 — trading 131.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 79.44 and 442.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 14.64. Laurus Labs' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Laurus Labs (BOM:540222), the current Forward PE Ratio is 79.44 as of Sep. 13, 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 Laurus Labs (BOM:540222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurus Labs stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,970.35 is trading 131.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹852.42.
GuruFocus considers Laurus Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540222:
Forward PE Ratio: 79.44
GF Value™: ₹852.42 vs. price of ₹1,970.35 (131.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 442.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#394 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Laurus Labs Ltd is a pharmaceutical company based in India. It provides active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) including intermediates, Generic Finished dosage forms (FDF), and Contract Research services. The entity develops APIs and intermediates for select, high-growth antiretrovirals, Hepatitis C and Oncology. It also manufactures APIs in other therapeutic areas, such as anti-asthma, ophthalmology, anti-diabetics, cardiovascular, and proton pump inhibitors, among others. The company has its business presence in India and Outside India of which it derives a majority of revenue from Outside India. The company generates revenue from the sale of API, Intermediates and Formulations, Contract research services, and others.
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