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Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) 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 .
Garofalo Health Care SpA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Garofalo Health Care SpA 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Garofalo Health Care SpA Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.64
20.75
18.33
17.38
Garofalo Health Care SpA Quarterly Data
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.64
19.34
20.75
15.72
18.33
16.93
17.07
15.41
17.38
14.02
MIL:GHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Garofalo Health Care SpA'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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Garofalo Health Care SpA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garofalo Health Care SpA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Garofalo Health Care SpA 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.22 as of Jul. 13, 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #170 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.22. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.09. Garofalo Health Care SpA's value of 20.22 is 11.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #170 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Garofalo Health Care SpA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garofalo Health Care SpA's Forward PE Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #170 out of 314 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Garofalo Health Care SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.09. Garofalo Health Care SpA's value of 20.22 is 11.8% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.09, based on 314 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. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.22 is 11.8% 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.07, compared to a current price of €5.48 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.22 and 11.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.09. Garofalo Health Care SpA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.22 as of Jul. 13, 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.48 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.07.
GuruFocus considers Garofalo Health Care SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GHC:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.22
GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €5.48 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#170 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garofalo Health Care SpA is an Italian accredited private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of services across various areas of healthcare through diversified specialties, supported by the use of technologies and qualified personnel. The Group mainly operates in regions of northern and central Italy, which have been selected based on their attractiveness in terms of per capita healthcare spending, above-average per capita income, and well-developed internal transport infrastructure.
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