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International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) 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 .
International Biotechnology Trust Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
International Biotechnology Trust 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.
International Biotechnology Trust Forward PE Ratio Chart
International Biotechnology Trust Annual Data
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International Biotechnology Trust Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:IBT vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, International Biotechnology Trust'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.
International Biotechnology Trust Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, International Biotechnology Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Biotechnology Trust's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
International Biotechnology Trust 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.
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Biotechnology Trust ranks #999999 out of 353 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is International Biotechnology Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
International Biotechnology Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, International Biotechnology Trust ranks #999999 out of 353 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Biotechnology Trust has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Biotechnology Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, International Biotechnology Trust ranks #999999 out of 353 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places International Biotechnology Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.00. 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 22.00, based on 353 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. 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 International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Biotechnology Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Biotechnology Trust stock overvalued right now?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. International Biotechnology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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.
International Biotechnology Trust Business Description
International Biotechnology Trust PLC is an investment trust company. It aims at achieving long-term capital growth by investing in biotechnology and other life sciences companies. It seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies which has good growth prospects. It focuses on investments in biotechnology companies which are engaged in on drug discovery and development, medical devices companies and healthcare services provider. The invests in various financial instruments such as equities, index-linked securities, debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments ,and foreign currency exchange transactions. Its revenue comprises of dividend, interest and other income from investment made.
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