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Cambridge Cognition Holdings (LSE:COG) 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 .
Cambridge Cognition Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cambridge Cognition Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Cambridge Cognition Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cambridge Cognition Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.95
38.31
34.60
181.82
270.27
133.33
227.27
13.70
16.76
Cambridge Cognition Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.95
56.18
38.31
41.49
34.60
80.65
181.82
270.27
212.77
133.33
80.65
227.27
384.62
13.70
40.00
16.76
LSE:COG vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Cambridge Cognition Holdings'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.
Cambridge Cognition Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Cambridge Cognition Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cambridge Cognition Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Cambridge Cognition Holdings 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.
Cambridge Cognition Holdings (LSE:COG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 123.33 as of Jul. 17, 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 Cambridge Cognition Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cambridge Cognition Holdings ranks #297 out of 313 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Cambridge Cognition Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cambridge Cognition Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 123.33. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.66. Cambridge Cognition Holdings' value of 123.33 is 560.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cambridge Cognition Holdings ranks #297 out of 313 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cambridge Cognition Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cambridge Cognition Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Cambridge Cognition Holdings ranks #297 out of 313 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Cambridge Cognition Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.66. Cambridge Cognition Holdings' value of 123.33 is 560.9% 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 18.66, based on 313 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. Cambridge Cognition Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 123.33 is 560.9% 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 Cambridge Cognition Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cambridge Cognition Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 123.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cambridge Cognition Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cambridge Cognition Holdings (LSE:COG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.33, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 123.33 and 560.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.66. Cambridge Cognition Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Cambridge Cognition Holdings (LSE:COG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 123.33 as of Jul. 17, 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 Cambridge Cognition Holdings (LSE:COG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cambridge Cognition Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.33.
GuruFocus considers Cambridge Cognition Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:COG:
Forward PE Ratio: 123.33
GF Value™: £0.33 vs. price of £0.32 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 560.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#297 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:COG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cambridge Cognition Holdings PLC is a neuroscience digital health company specializing in the measurement of clinical outcomes in neurological disorders. It develops and commercialises neuroscience technologies to assess cognitive function for sale across the world. The company's products include CANTAB web-based assessments, Electronic questionnaires and scales (eCOA), NeuroVocalix Winterlight, a voice analysis tool to assess cognitive changes, high-frequency testing kits, and Clinpal, among others. Its operating segments are: Clinical studies, which generate maximum revenue, Academic research, Professional Healthcare, and Consumer Health & Wellness. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the USA, and the rest from the UK, the European Union, and the Rest of the world.
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