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Diagnosticos da America (BSP:DASA3) 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 .
Diagnosticos da America Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Diagnosticos da America Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Diagnosticos da America Forward PE Ratio Chart
Diagnosticos da America Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.16
52.36
7.03
Diagnosticos da America Quarterly Data
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-09
2022-12
2024-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
44.64
20.58
14.16
11.35
70.42
52.36
7.03
34.32
BSP:DASA3 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Diagnosticos da America'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.
Diagnosticos da America Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Diagnosticos da America's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diagnosticos da America's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Diagnosticos da America 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.
Diagnosticos da America (BSP:DASA3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 35.44 as of Jul. 20, 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 Diagnosticos da America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diagnosticos da America ranks #62 out of 87 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Diagnosticos da America's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Diagnosticos da America's current Forward PE Ratio is 35.44. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90. Diagnosticos da America's value of 35.44 is 61.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diagnosticos da America ranks #62 out of 87 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diagnosticos da America has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diagnosticos da America's Forward PE Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Diagnosticos da America ranks #62 out of 87 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Diagnosticos da America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90. Diagnosticos da America's value of 35.44 is 61.8% 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 21.90, based on 87 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. Diagnosticos da America's current Forward PE Ratio of 35.44 is 61.8% 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 Diagnosticos da America and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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. Diagnosticos da America's current Forward PE Ratio is 35.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diagnosticos da America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diagnosticos da America (BSP:DASA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.69, compared to a current price of R$2.80 — trading 65.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 35.44 and 61.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 21.90. Diagnosticos da America's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Diagnosticos da America (BSP:DASA3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 35.44 as of Jul. 20, 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 Diagnosticos da America (BSP:DASA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diagnosticos da America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$2.80 is trading 65.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.69.
GuruFocus considers Diagnosticos da America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:DASA3:
Forward PE Ratio: 35.44
GF Value™: R$1.69 vs. price of R$2.80 (65.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#62 of 87)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DASA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diagnosticos da America SA operates as a medical diagnostics company in Brazil. The company offers clinical analysis, diagnostic imaging tests, and patient service centers. It has three operating segments. Outpatient care services and care coordination includes Diagnosis and health management, Hospitals and oncology include Medical and hospital services & Foreign operations include Diagnosis. The majority is from the Hospitals and oncology segment. Geographically, it operates in Brazil and South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Colombia).
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