Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS) 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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Arcus Biosciences Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcus Biosciences's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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RCUS vs NAMS, CRNX, CPRX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arcus Biosciences'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.
Arcus Biosciences Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arcus Biosciences's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcus Biosciences'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.
Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 Arcus Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcus Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Arcus Biosciences' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Arcus Biosciences' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Arcus Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arcus Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcus Biosciences' Forward PE Ratio compare to NAMS and CRNX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arcus Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 354 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Arcus Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90. 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 21.90, 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 Arcus Biosciences and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcus Biosciences'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 Arcus Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.10, compared to a current price of $28.92 — trading 120.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Arcus Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Arcus Biosciences (RCUS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcus Biosciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.92 is trading 120.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.10.
GuruFocus considers Arcus Biosciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCUS:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.10 vs. price of $28.92 (120.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcus Biosciences Inc is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing differentiated molecules for patients with cancer and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes Domvanalimab, Quemliclustat, Casdatifan, Zimberelimab, among others. The company operates in one reportable and operating segment, which is the business of developing and commercializing differentiated therapies.
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