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OBI PharmaROCO:4174 -1.52%28 Forward PE Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4174 with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Biotechnology companies, OBI Pharma ranks better than 90.48% on this metric.
OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) 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 .
OBI Pharma Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
OBI Pharma Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OBI Pharma'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.
OBI Pharma Forward PE Ratio Chart
OBI Pharma Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.43
OBI Pharma Quarterly Data
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.43
3.71
ROCO:4174 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, OBI Pharma'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.
OBI Pharma Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, OBI Pharma's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OBI Pharma'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.
OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.50 as of Aug. 18, 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 OBI Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OBI Pharma ranks #34 out of 357 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is OBI Pharma's Forward PE Ratio too high?
OBI Pharma's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.50. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.00. OBI Pharma's value of 2.50 is 89.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OBI Pharma ranks #34 out of 357 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OBI Pharma has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OBI Pharma's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, OBI Pharma ranks #34 out of 357 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places OBI Pharma in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.00. OBI Pharma's value of 2.50 is 89.1% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 23.00, based on 357 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. OBI Pharma's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.50 is 89.1% 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 OBI Pharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 23.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OBI Pharma's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OBI Pharma stock overvalued right now?
OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 2.50. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.50 and 89.1% below the Biotechnology industry median of 23.00. OBI Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 8 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 OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 18, 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.
OBI Pharma Inc is engaged in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and biologics for patients with unmet medical needs. The company has three reportable segments: the anti-cancer new drug segment, the botulinum toxin new drug segment, and the CDMO segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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