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Fulgent GeneticsFLGT +0.31%65 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FLGT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 87 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Fulgent Genetics ranks worse than 1149424.14% on this metric.
Fulgent Genetics (NAS:FLGT) 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 .
Fulgent Genetics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Fulgent Genetics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fulgent Genetics'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.
Fulgent Genetics Forward PE Ratio Chart
Fulgent Genetics Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
Forward PE Ratio
34.72
34.48
10.05
23.81
Fulgent Genetics Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
Forward PE Ratio
42.37
39.37
34.72
344.83
36.10
34.48
33.78
120.48
17.92
10.05
7.52
6.49
22.27
23.81
9.69
9.23
FLGT vs MYGN, CSTL, BDSX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Fulgent Genetics'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.
Fulgent Genetics Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Fulgent Genetics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fulgent Genetics'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.
Fulgent Genetics (FLGT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Fulgent Genetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fulgent Genetics ranks #999999 out of 87 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is Fulgent Genetics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Fulgent Genetics' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Fulgent Genetics ranks #999999 out of 87 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fulgent Genetics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fulgent Genetics' Forward PE Ratio compare to MYGN and CSTL?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Fulgent Genetics ranks #999999 out of 87 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Fulgent Genetics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.50. 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 22.50, based on 87 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 Fulgent Genetics and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fulgent Genetics'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 Fulgent Genetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fulgent Genetics (FLGT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.25, compared to a current price of $19.65 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Fulgent Genetics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Fulgent Genetics (FLGT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Fulgent Genetics (FLGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fulgent Genetics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.65 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.25.
GuruFocus considers Fulgent Genetics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FLGT:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $24.25 vs. price of $19.65 (19% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fulgent Genetics Inc is a technology company that focuses on genetic testing to provide physicians with clinically actionable diagnostic information. The company is engaged in the laboratory services business and the therapeutic development business. The laboratory services business, which generates key revenue, includes technical laboratory services and professional interpretation of laboratory results by licensed physicians. Its therapeutic development business is focused on developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers. The geographical segments are the United States, which generates the vast majority of the revenue, and Foreign.
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