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Lantern PharmaLTRN -2.15%34 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTRN with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Biotechnology companies, Lantern Pharma ranks worse than 282485.59% on this metric.
Lantern Pharma (NAS:LTRN) 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 .
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Lantern Pharma Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lantern Pharma's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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LTRN vs VERU, NTRB, NNVC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lantern Pharma'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.
Lantern Pharma Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lantern Pharma's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lantern Pharma'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.
Lantern Pharma (LTRN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 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 Lantern Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lantern Pharma ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Lantern Pharma's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lantern Pharma's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lantern Pharma ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lantern Pharma has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lantern Pharma's Forward PE Ratio compare to VERU and NTRB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lantern Pharma ranks #999999 out of 354 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lantern Pharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.29. 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 22.29, based on 354 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 Lantern Pharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lantern Pharma'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 Lantern Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Lantern Pharma (LTRN) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Lantern Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 Lantern Pharma (LTRN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 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.
Lantern Pharma Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oncology drug candidates using its artificial intelligence platform. The company utilizes its proprietary RADR platform to identify, develop, and advance small molecule therapies and antibody-drug conjugates, with a pipeline that includes three lead small molecule drug candidates (LP-300, LP-184, and LP-284) targeting solid tumors and blood cancers. It also advances programs through its subsidiary focused on central nervous system and brain cancers.
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