4D Molecular Therapeutics (NAS:FDMT) 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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4D Molecular Therapeutics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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FDMT vs TECX, ACHV, STTK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, 4D Molecular Therapeutics'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.
4D Molecular Therapeutics Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, 4D Molecular Therapeutics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 4D Molecular Therapeutics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
4D Molecular Therapeutics 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.
4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 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 4D Molecular Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 4D Molecular Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is 4D Molecular Therapeutics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
4D Molecular Therapeutics' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, 4D Molecular Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 4D Molecular Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4D Molecular Therapeutics' Forward PE Ratio compare to TECX and ACHV?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, 4D Molecular Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 354 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places 4D Molecular Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.12. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 22.12, based on 354 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 4D Molecular Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4D Molecular Therapeutics'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 4D Molecular Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $215.90, compared to a current price of $13.02 — trading 94% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 4D Molecular Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 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 4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4D Molecular Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.02 is trading 94% below its estimated GF Value™ of $215.90.
GuruFocus considers 4D Molecular Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FDMT:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $215.90 vs. price of $13.02 (94% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
4D Molecular Therapeutics Inc is biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. Companies focus is on advancing 4D-150 for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) through late-stage studies. It has built a portfolio of gene therapy product candidates focused on three therapeutic areas: Ophthalmology (intravitreal vector) includes 4D-150, 4D-710 and 4D-175; Cardiology (intravenous vector) includes 4D-710, 4D-725, and Pulmonology (aerosol vector).
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