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Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) 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 .
Strides Pharma Science Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Strides Pharma Science Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strides Pharma Science's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
Strides Pharma Science Forward PE Ratio Chart
Strides Pharma Science Annual Data
Trend
2018-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.04
12.38
13.79
Strides Pharma Science Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.04
7.48
9.62
12.68
12.38
17.32
15.71
13.13
13.79
NSE:STAR vs ZTS, UTHR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Strides Pharma Science'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.
Strides Pharma Science Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Strides Pharma Science's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strides Pharma Science's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Strides Pharma Science 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.
Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.75 as of Jul. 16, 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 Strides Pharma Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Strides Pharma Science ranks #175 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Strides Pharma Science's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Strides Pharma Science's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.75. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52. Strides Pharma Science's value of 15.75 is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strides Pharma Science ranks #175 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strides Pharma Science has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strides Pharma Science's Forward PE Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Strides Pharma Science ranks #175 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Strides Pharma Science in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52. Strides Pharma Science's value of 15.75 is 10.1% below 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 17.52, 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. Strides Pharma Science's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.75 is 10.1% below 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 Strides Pharma Science and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strides Pharma Science's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strides Pharma Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹781.13, compared to a current price of ₹1,059.60 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.75 and 10.1% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.52. Strides Pharma Science's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.75 as of Jul. 16, 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 Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strides Pharma Science stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,059.60 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹781.13.
GuruFocus considers Strides Pharma Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STAR:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.75
GF Value™: ₹781.13 vs. price of ₹1,059.60 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#175 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strides Pharma Science Ltd develops and manufactures a wide range of IP-led niche pharmaceutical products. Its diverse portfolio spans complex generics across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, hard capsules, sachets, liquids, nasal sprays, topicals, and controlled substances. It also manufactures drugs in the anti-retroviral, anti-malarial, anti-tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and other infectious disease drug segments for its institutional business. The customers for this business include institutionally funded aid projects and procurement agencies. With its R&D, integration, and distribution network, the company brings differentiated products to market across the U.S., Australia, Europe, Africa, and Emerging Markets. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from North America.
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