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Intuitive SurgicalISRG -6.80%91 Forward PE Ratio is 36.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISRG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $605.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks worse than 80.1% on this metric.
Intuitive Surgical (NAS:ISRG) 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 .
Intuitive Surgical Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Intuitive Surgical Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical Forward PE Ratio Chart
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28.41
25.45
38.61
37.04
42.74
61.73
63.29
48.08
52.63
68.01
59.39
Intuitive Surgical Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
28.41
27.70
32.57
29.85
25.45
32.57
40.00
36.36
38.61
42.19
46.95
46.30
37.04
46.30
44.44
38.02
42.74
36.36
55.25
51.28
61.73
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63.29
54.95
42.92
33.44
48.08
47.85
62.50
45.05
52.63
64.10
70.92
63.69
68.01
61.14
68.03
47.62
59.39
45.18
ISRG vs BDX, MDLN, RMD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 36.43 as of Jul. 14, 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #314 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.43. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.09. Intuitive Surgical's value of 36.43 is 90.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #314 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's Forward PE Ratio compare to BDX and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #314 out of 392 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Intuitive Surgical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.09. Intuitive Surgical's value of 36.43 is 90.8% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 19.09, based on 392 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. Intuitive Surgical's current Forward PE Ratio of 36.43 is 90.8% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $605.17, compared to a current price of $379.45 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 36.43 and 90.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 19.09. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 36.43 as of Jul. 14, 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 Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $379.45 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $605.17.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISRG:
Forward PE Ratio: 36.43
GF Value™: $605.17 vs. price of $379.45 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#314 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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