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Sino Biopharmaceutical (OTCPK:SBMFF) 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 .
Sino Biopharmaceutical Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sino Biopharmaceutical Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sino Biopharmaceutical'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.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sino Biopharmaceutical Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
33.33
21.74
39.06
17.67
40.16
48.78
13.02
19.08
17.04
17.88
23.57
Sino Biopharmaceutical Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
33.33
20.41
21.74
24.63
39.06
40.00
17.67
26.81
40.16
56.82
48.78
31.15
13.02
12.39
19.08
16.03
17.04
20.49
17.88
28.86
23.57
SBMFF vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sino Biopharmaceutical'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.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sino Biopharmaceutical's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sino Biopharmaceutical's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sino Biopharmaceutical 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.
Sino Biopharmaceutical (SBMFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.74 as of Jul. 30, 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 Sino Biopharmaceutical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sino Biopharmaceutical ranks #162 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Sino Biopharmaceutical's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sino Biopharmaceutical's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.97. Sino Biopharmaceutical's value of 18.74 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sino Biopharmaceutical ranks #162 out of 354 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sino Biopharmaceutical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sino Biopharmaceutical's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sino Biopharmaceutical ranks #162 out of 354 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Sino Biopharmaceutical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.97. Sino Biopharmaceutical's value of 18.74 is 14.7% 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 21.97, 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. Sino Biopharmaceutical's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.74 is 14.7% 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 Sino Biopharmaceutical and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sino Biopharmaceutical's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sino Biopharmaceutical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino Biopharmaceutical (SBMFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.62, compared to a current price of $0.64 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74 and 14.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 21.97. Sino Biopharmaceutical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Sino Biopharmaceutical (SBMFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74 as of Jul. 30, 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 Sino Biopharmaceutical (SBMFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino Biopharmaceutical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.64 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.62.
GuruFocus considers Sino Biopharmaceutical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBMFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.74
GF Value™: $0.62 vs. price of $0.64 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Biotechnology median (#162 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBMFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the research and development, production and sale of a series of pharmaceutical products. Its business covering the entire industrial chain of R&D, production and commercialization of drugs, biological products and high-end generic drugs. The company's therapeutic areas include: oncology, liver disease, respiratory, and surgery/pain relief. The company's revenue was generated from the sale of pharmaceutical products in the Chinese mainland.
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