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Bactiguard Holding AB (CHIX:BACTBs) 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 .
Bactiguard Holding AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bactiguard Holding AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bactiguard Holding AB'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.
Bactiguard Holding AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bactiguard Holding AB Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
1,428.89
1,428.89
Bactiguard Holding AB Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
1,428.89
12,860.00
1,428.89
CHIX:BACTBS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Bactiguard Holding AB'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.
Bactiguard Holding AB Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bactiguard Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bactiguard Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Bactiguard Holding AB 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.
Bactiguard Holding AB (CHIX:BACTBS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1428.89 as of Jul. 14, 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 Bactiguard Holding AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bactiguard Holding AB ranks #379 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Bactiguard Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bactiguard Holding AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 1428.89. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.09. Bactiguard Holding AB's value of 1428.89 is 7385% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bactiguard Holding AB ranks #379 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bactiguard Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bactiguard Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bactiguard Holding AB ranks #379 out of 392 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bactiguard Holding AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.09. Bactiguard Holding AB's value of 1428.89 is 7385% 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 19.09, based on 392 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. Bactiguard Holding AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 1428.89 is 7385% 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 Bactiguard Holding AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bactiguard Holding AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 1428.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bactiguard Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Bactiguard Holding AB (CHIX:BACTBS) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 1428.89. The stock's GF Value™ is kr266.73, compared to a current price of kr128.60 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1428.89 and 7385% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 19.09. Bactiguard Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Bactiguard Holding AB (CHIX:BACTBS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1428.89 as of Jul. 14, 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 Bactiguard Holding AB (CHIX:BACTBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bactiguard Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr128.60 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr266.73.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BACTBS:
Forward PE Ratio: 1428.89
GF Value™: kr266.73 vs. price of kr128.60 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7385% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#379 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BACTBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bactiguard Holding AB is a medical device company. It is engaged in a MedTech company developing safe and biocompatible technology to prevent medical device-related infections. The technology is based on an ultra-thin noble metal coating that prevents bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on medical devices. The company focuses on five strategic therapeutic areas wherein infection rates create high medical needs for infection prevention. These areas include Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, and Vascular Access. Geographically, the company operates in the USA, Malaysia, China, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Other countries. The majority of its revenue is generated from the USA region.
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