Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co (OTCPK:SHPMF) 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 .
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.49
8.22
6.73
7.63
7.69
5.41
7.77
8.05
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.81
12.18
9.49
8.92
9.15
8.40
8.22
6.21
7.68
6.14
6.73
6.27
6.53
7.77
7.63
8.14
8.10
6.86
7.69
9.67
9.87
7.40
5.41
8.00
7.12
7.77
7.55
8.31
7.46
8.05
7.37
SHPMF vs MCK, CAH, COR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co'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.
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co 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.
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co (SHPMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.85 as of Jul. 12, 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 Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co ranks #18 out of 51 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.85. The Medical Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.53. Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's value of 6.85 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co ranks #18 out of 51 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co ranks #18 out of 51 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.53. Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's value of 6.85 is 52.9% 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 14.53, based on 51 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. Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.85 is 52.9% 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 Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co (SHPMF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 6.85. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.81, compared to a current price of $1.46 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.85 and 52.9% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.53. Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co (SHPMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.85 as of Jul. 12, 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 Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co (SHPMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.46 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.81.
Key valuation signals for SHPMF:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.85
GF Value™: $1.81 vs. price of $1.46 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Medical Distribution median (#18 of 51)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHPMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Business Description
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Ltd is engaged in the pharmaceutical drug development and distribution business. The Group's reportable segments are: Production, Distribution, Retail, and Other. The majority of its revenue comes from the Distribution segment, which is mainly engaged in distribution, warehousing, and other value-added pharmaceutical supply chain solutions and related services for pharmaceutical manufacturers and dispensers. The Retail segment operates a network of retail pharmacy stores, and the Production segment is mainly engaged in research and development, production, and sales of a broad range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products. Geographically, the Group mainly operates in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
73GF Score
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