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Formycon AG (FRA:FYB) 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 .
Formycon AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Formycon AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formycon AG'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.
Formycon AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Formycon AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
227.39
Formycon AG Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
227.39
FRA:FYB vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Formycon AG'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.
Formycon AG Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Formycon AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formycon AG'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.
Formycon AG (FRA:FYB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 144.18 as of Aug. 12, 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 Formycon AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formycon AG ranks #319 out of 357 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Formycon AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Formycon AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 144.18. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.52. Formycon AG's value of 144.18 is 540.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formycon AG ranks #319 out of 357 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formycon AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formycon AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Formycon AG ranks #319 out of 357 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Formycon AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.52. Formycon AG's value of 144.18 is 540.2% above 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 22.52, based on 357 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. Formycon AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 144.18 is 540.2% above 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 Formycon AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formycon AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 144.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formycon AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formycon AG (FRA:FYB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.50, compared to a current price of €18.94 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 144.18 and 540.2% above the Biotechnology industry median of 22.52. Formycon AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Formycon AG (FRA:FYB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 144.18 as of Aug. 12, 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 Formycon AG (FRA:FYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formycon AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.94 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.50.
GuruFocus considers Formycon AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FYB:
Forward PE Ratio: 144.18
GF Value™: €33.50 vs. price of €18.94 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 540.2% above the Biotechnology median (#319 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formycon AG is an independent developer of high-quality biosimilars, which are follow-on products to biopharmaceutical drugs. The Company focuses on expanding and further developing its scalable biosimilar platform, which includes approved and pipeline products across ophthalmology, immunology, and immuno-oncology. Its key products include FYB201 (ranibizumab), FYB202 (ustekinumab), FYB203 (aflibercept), FYB206 (pembrolizumab), and FYB208 (dupilumab), along with additional biosimilar candidates in various stages of development. The Company generates maximum revenue from Switzerland.
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