HealthStreamHSTM +0.16%94 Forward PE Ratio is 37.24 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthStream ranks worse than 79.62% on this metric.
HealthStream's Forward PE Ratio for today is 37.24.
HealthStream (NAS:HSTM) 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 .
HealthStream Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
HealthStream Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HealthStream'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.
HealthStream Forward PE Ratio Chart
HealthStream Annual Data
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2018-12
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2020-12
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Forward PE Ratio
59.52
100.00
85.47
59.88
72.46
217.39
84.75
77.52
55.25
47.32
31.07
HealthStream Quarterly Data
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2017-06
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2018-03
2018-06
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2019-12
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2020-12
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2022-09
2022-12
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2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
59.52
52.36
76.34
68.97
100.00
109.89
131.58
79.37
85.47
90.09
80.65
79.37
59.88
91.74
90.91
74.07
72.46
90.91
105.26
166.67
217.39
227.27
151.52
116.28
84.75
74.07
76.92
66.23
77.52
62.11
61.35
44.44
55.25
51.28
50.76
45.87
47.32
46.76
42.81
38.75
31.07
28.85
HSTM vs TALK, CERT, PHR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream'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.
HealthStream Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream'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.
HealthStream (HSTM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 37.24 as of Jul. 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 HealthStream and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #250 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is HealthStream's Forward PE Ratio too high?
HealthStream's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.24. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.20. HealthStream's value of 37.24 is 104.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #250 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's Forward PE Ratio compare to TALK and CERT?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #250 out of 314 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places HealthStream in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.20. HealthStream's value of 37.24 is 104.6% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.20, based on 314 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. HealthStream's current Forward PE Ratio of 37.24 is 104.6% 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 HealthStream and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthStream's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.84, compared to a current price of $28.05 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 37.24 and 104.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.20. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 HealthStream (HSTM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 37.24 as of Jul. 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.05 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.84.
GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTM:
Forward PE Ratio: 37.24
GF Value™: $30.84 vs. price of $28.05 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#250 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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