Definitive HealthcareDH -1.02%49 Forward PE Ratio is 4.36 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates DH with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Definitive Healthcare ranks better than 97.77% on this metric.
Definitive Healthcare (NAS:DH) 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 .
Definitive Healthcare Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Definitive Healthcare Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Definitive Healthcare'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.
Definitive Healthcare Forward PE Ratio Chart
Definitive Healthcare Annual Data
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2023-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
95.24
53.48
37.45
14.34
10.00
Definitive Healthcare Quarterly Data
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
95.24
92.59
92.59
50.76
53.48
50.51
50.76
31.85
37.45
21.23
14.75
12.97
14.34
13.61
17.89
15.31
10.00
6.35
DH vs DRIO, CCLD, OPRX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Definitive Healthcare'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.
Definitive Healthcare Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Definitive Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Definitive Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Definitive Healthcare 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.
Definitive Healthcare (DH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.36 as of Jul. 09, 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 Definitive Healthcare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Definitive Healthcare ranks #7 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Definitive Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Definitive Healthcare's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.36. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.31. Definitive Healthcare's value of 4.36 is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Definitive Healthcare ranks #7 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Definitive Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Definitive Healthcare's Forward PE Ratio compare to DRIO and CCLD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Definitive Healthcare ranks #7 out of 314 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Definitive Healthcare in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.31. Definitive Healthcare's value of 4.36 is 76.2% 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 18.31, based on 314 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. Definitive Healthcare's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.36 is 76.2% 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 Definitive Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Definitive Healthcare's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Definitive Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Definitive Healthcare (DH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.44, compared to a current price of $0.80 — trading 81.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.36 and 76.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.31. Definitive Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Definitive Healthcare (DH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.36 as of Jul. 09, 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 Definitive Healthcare (DH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Definitive Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.80 is trading 81.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.44.
GuruFocus considers Definitive Healthcare to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DH:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.36
GF Value™: $4.44 vs. price of $0.80 (81.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#7 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Definitive Healthcare Corp is a provider of healthcare commercial intelligence. Its SaaS-based healthcare commercial intelligence platform is designed to provide comprehensive and accurate information on the healthcare ecosystem in the U.S. The platform uses deep analytics and data science to help customers develop data-driven strategic decisions, such as finding new markets to enter, building comprehensive go-to-market strategies, accessing tactical information to help target the right decision makers, and improving win rates with detailed contextual information. The company derives substantially all of its revenue from the sale of subscription fees for access to its platform and stand-ready support. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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