Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (OTCPK:BUGDF) 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 .
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL 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.
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2017-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
42.55
38.91
54.64
52.08
32.68
24.94
27.77
18.37
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
42.55
43.48
43.86
37.74
38.61
33.56
38.91
33.78
28.49
28.82
31.65
19.16
46.30
35.84
54.64
50.25
52.08
58.82
51.02
36.76
32.68
29.15
25.51
24.94
23.58
23.15
27.77
28.57
29.20
14.49
18.37
BUGDF vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL'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.
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL 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.
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (BUGDF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.61 as of Jun. 30, 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 Bumrungrad Hospital PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL ranks #174 out of 312 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.61. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.13. Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's value of 16.61 is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL ranks #174 out of 312 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's Forward PE Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL ranks #174 out of 312 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bumrungrad Hospital PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.13. Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's value of 16.61 is 8.4% 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 Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.13, based on 312 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. Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.61 is 8.4% 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 Bumrungrad Hospital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bumrungrad Hospital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (BUGDF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 16.61. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.79, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.61 and 8.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.13. Bumrungrad Hospital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (BUGDF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.61 as of Jun. 30, 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 Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (BUGDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bumrungrad Hospital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.75 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.79.
Key valuation signals for BUGDF:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.61
GF Value™: $5.79 vs. price of $4.75 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#174 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUGDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL operates a private hospital business in Bangkok. The company operates several healthcare-related entities, within and outside of Thailand which include Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bumrungrad International Clinic, Vitallife Scientific Wellness Center, VitalLife Skin Clinic, Bumrungrad International Dialysis Clinic, and others. It is a healthcare provider in Thailand providing complete healthcare services for both outpatients and inpatients. The company is the owner and operator of multiple healthcare-related entities. The company has only one main reportable operating segment, which is the hospital and health care center business, and the geographical area of its operations is Thailand.
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