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GSM FoilsNSE:GSMFOILS -4.99%44 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:GSMFOILS with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 391 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, GSM Foils ranks worse than 255754.22% on this metric.
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) 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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GSM Foils Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GSM Foils's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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NSE:GSMFOILS vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, GSM Foils'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.
GSM Foils Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, GSM Foils's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GSM Foils'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.
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 14, 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 GSM Foils and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #999999 out of 391 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is GSM Foils' Forward PE Ratio too high?
GSM Foils' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #999999 out of 391 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GSM Foils has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GSM Foils' Forward PE Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #999999 out of 391 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places GSM Foils in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.23. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 20.23, based on 391 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 GSM Foils and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GSM Foils'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 GSM Foils stock overvalued right now?
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. GSM Foils' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 14, 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.
GSM Foils Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing Blister Foils and Aluminium Pharma Foils (also known as Strip Foils) which is used in packing of pharmaceutical medicines which includes capsules and tablets both. It products includes plain and printed aluminum foils and strip foils along with alu alu base foils and it ranges from 0.020/ 0.025/ 0.030/ 0.040 micron for coated /ploy laminated/ blister/ strip printed foils. Aluminium Foil or Strip Foils are one of the packaging options for highly sensitive pharmaceutical products that protects the medicines from oxygen, moisture, and other environmental influences. Blister Foils are commonly used as unit-dose packaging for pharmaceutical tablets.
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