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Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) 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 .
Bradsaude Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bradsaude Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bradsaude'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.
Bradsaude Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bradsaude Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.17
23.87
23.87
18.21
13.30
14.45
10.81
10.41
Bradsaude Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
28.25
24.63
21.37
22.17
26.32
28.74
22.42
23.87
20.24
21.23
19.96
23.87
23.58
22.88
22.42
18.21
18.55
12.77
13.77
13.30
14.22
15.04
13.25
14.45
10.81
10.23
11.25
12.05
10.41
12.76
BSP:SAUD3 vs UNH, CVS, ELV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Bradsaude'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.
Bradsaude Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Plans Industry
For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Bradsaude's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bradsaude'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.
Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.23 as of Aug. 07, 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 Bradsaude and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bradsaude ranks #3 out of 15 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Bradsaude's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bradsaude's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.23. The Healthcare Plans industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.45. Bradsaude's value of 12.23 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bradsaude ranks #3 out of 15 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bradsaude has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bradsaude's Forward PE Ratio compare to UNH and CVS?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, Bradsaude ranks #3 out of 15 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bradsaude in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.45. Bradsaude's value of 12.23 is 47.8% below 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Plans companies is 23.45, based on 15 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. Bradsaude's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.23 is 47.8% below 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 Bradsaude and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 23.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bradsaude's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bradsaude stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$32.54, compared to a current price of R$14.18 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.23 and 47.8% below the Healthcare Plans industry median of 23.45. Bradsaude's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.23 as of Aug. 07, 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 Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bradsaude stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$14.18 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$32.54.
GuruFocus considers Bradsaude to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAUD3:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.23
GF Value™: R$32.54 vs. price of R$14.18 (56.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Healthcare Plans median (#3 of 15)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAUD3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bradsaude SA operates a healthcare ecosystem in Brazil formed through the consolidation of companies across different healthcare segments. Its operations include health and dental insurance, hospitals, primary care clinics, healthcare technology, diagnostics, and oncology services. The company serves more than 13 million beneficiaries and operates a healthcare network that includes approximately 4,000 hospital beds across the country.
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