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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) 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 .
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Forward PE Ratio Chart
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
48.49
32.97
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
39.28
48.49
56.04
44.23
36.54
32.97
NSE:GLAXO vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals'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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 36.88 as of Jul. 23, 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #330 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' current Forward PE Ratio is 36.88. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.37. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 36.88 is 112.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #330 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Forward PE Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #330 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.37. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 36.88 is 112.3% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 17.37, based on 409 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. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Forward PE Ratio of 36.88 is 112.3% 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,633.71, compared to a current price of ₹2,552.80 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 36.88 and 112.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.37. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 36.88 as of Jul. 23, 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,552.80 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,633.71.
GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GLAXO:
Forward PE Ratio: 36.88
GF Value™: ₹2,633.71 vs. price of ₹2,552.80 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#330 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GLAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Business Description
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is engaged interalia, in the business of manufacturing, distributing and trading in pharmaceuticals. It is healthcare organisation focused on uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease. The company's product portfolio comprises a broad range of General Medicines which includes anti-infectives, pain management, vitamins, minerals, nutritionals, hormones, dermatologicals, vaccines for both children and adults, and specialty medicines for respiratory and oncology. Its focused brands are Augmentin, Ceftum, Flutivate, T-bat, Betnovate, Neosporin, Tenovate, Physiogel, Calpol and Calpol T. The company has single reportable segment. The company has presence in India, and also Outside India. It generates majority of revenue from India.
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