Opus GeneticsIRD +1.20%24 Forward PE Ratio is 4.84 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates IRD with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Biotechnology companies, Opus Genetics ranks better than 85.35% on this metric.
Opus Genetics (NAS:IRD) 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 .
Opus Genetics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Opus Genetics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Opus 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.
Opus Genetics Forward PE Ratio Chart
Opus Genetics Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.25
Opus Genetics Quarterly Data
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
11.64
8.25
7.06
6.95
1.84
IRD vs PALI, VSTM, GALT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Opus 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.
Opus Genetics Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Opus Genetics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Opus 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.
Opus Genetics (IRD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.84 as of Jul. 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 Opus Genetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Opus Genetics ranks #52 out of 355 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Opus Genetics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Opus Genetics' current Forward PE Ratio is 4.84. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.37. Opus Genetics' value of 4.84 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Opus Genetics ranks #52 out of 355 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Opus Genetics has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Opus Genetics' Forward PE Ratio compare to PALI and VSTM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Opus Genetics ranks #52 out of 355 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Opus Genetics in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.37. Opus Genetics' value of 4.84 is 78.4% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 22.37, based on 355 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. Opus Genetics's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.84 is 78.4% 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 Opus Genetics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Opus Genetics's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Opus Genetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Opus Genetics (IRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.37, compared to a current price of $4.24 — trading 1045.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.84 and 78.4% below the Biotechnology industry median of 22.37. Opus Genetics' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Opus Genetics (IRD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.84 as of Jul. 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 Opus Genetics (IRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Opus Genetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.24 is trading 1045.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.37.
GuruFocus considers Opus Genetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRD:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.84
GF Value™: $0.37 vs. price of $4.24 (1045.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Biotechnology median (#52 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Opus Genetics Inc is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders. The pipeline includes seven adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based programs, led by OPGx-LCA5 for LCA5-related mutations and OPGx-BEST1 for BEST1-related retinal degeneration, with additional candidates targeting RHO, CNGB1, RDH12, NMNAT1, and MERTK. The company operates in one operating segment, which is the business of developing products related to vision performance and health.
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