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Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) 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 .
Emergent BioSolutions Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Emergent BioSolutions Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emergent BioSolutions'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.
Emergent BioSolutions Forward PE Ratio Chart
Emergent BioSolutions Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.64
22.52
19.84
14.18
12.02
8.42
7.84
4.15
Emergent BioSolutions Quarterly Data
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
17.48
12.38
16.64
18.35
20.53
19.53
22.52
21.83
22.32
21.83
19.84
15.55
16.16
14.64
14.18
15.41
19.61
13.74
12.02
11.79
7.94
10.72
8.42
21.83
16.42
13.81
7.84
4.15
6.27
9.15
15.92
8.34
FRA:ER4 vs EOLS, ELTP, AKBA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Emergent BioSolutions'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.
Emergent BioSolutions Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Emergent BioSolutions's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emergent BioSolutions's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Emergent BioSolutions 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.
Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.75 as of Aug. 06, 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 Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #48 out of 410 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Emergent BioSolutions' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Emergent BioSolutions' current Forward PE Ratio is 7.75. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52. Emergent BioSolutions' value of 7.75 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #48 out of 410 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emergent BioSolutions has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emergent BioSolutions' Forward PE Ratio compare to EOLS and ELTP?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #48 out of 410 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Emergent BioSolutions in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52. Emergent BioSolutions' value of 7.75 is 55.8% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 17.52, based on 410 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. Emergent BioSolutions's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.75 is 55.8% 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 Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emergent BioSolutions's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emergent BioSolutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.15, compared to a current price of €6.54 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.75 and 55.8% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.52. Emergent BioSolutions' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.75 as of Aug. 06, 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 Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.54 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.15.
GuruFocus considers Emergent BioSolutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ER4:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.75
GF Value™: €4.15 vs. price of €6.54 (57.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#48 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ER4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc offers public health products to the government and healthcare providers. Company operates in three segments namely Commercial Product, MCM Products, and Services segment. The Commercial Product Segment consisting of Nasal Spray; the MCM Products Segment consisting of Anthrax-MCM products, Smallpox-MCM products and Other Products and the Services Segment consisting of Bioservices portfolio. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Canada, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from United states. The company's products include: NARCAN Nasal Spray, KLOXXADO Nasal Spray, ACAM2000, ANTHRASIL, BAT, BioThrax, CNJ-016, raxibacumab injection, Ebanga, and others.
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