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ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) 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 .
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ACME Laboratories Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACME Laboratories's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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DHA:ACMELAB vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, ACME Laboratories'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.
ACME Laboratories Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, ACME Laboratories's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACME Laboratories'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.
ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 04, 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 ACME Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is ACME Laboratories' Forward PE Ratio too high?
ACME Laboratories' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ACME Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACME Laboratories' Forward PE Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ACME Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.48. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 17.48, based on 409 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. 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 ACME Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACME Laboratories's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACME Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT126.77, compared to a current price of BDT83.30 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. ACME Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 04, 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 ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACME Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT83.30 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT126.77.
GuruFocus considers ACME Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DHA:ACMELAB:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: BDT126.77 vs. price of BDT83.30 (34.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:ACMELAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACME Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceutical products in Bangladesh. The Company is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals formulation products which includes human drugs comprising dosages form like a tablet, capsule, dry syrup, cream, ointment, powder, injection, dry powder inhaler, metered dosage inhaler, suppository, eye and nasal drop, liquid, liquid in hard gelatine, Blow Fill Seal (BFS) products, sachet products; veterinary drugs comprising dosages form like bolus, liquid,injection, water-soluble powder, premix and herbal drugs comprising dosages form like liquid, capsule, tablet, cream. The products of the company are sold in domestic and international markets.
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