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Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) 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 .
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.52
32.07
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
21.52
20.40
20.60
19.35
32.07
33.43
25.80
SHSE:603229 vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.79 as of Sep. 08, 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co ranks #204 out of 385 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.79. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.01. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's value of 22.79 is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co ranks #204 out of 385 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co ranks #204 out of 385 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.01. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's value of 22.79 is 8.5% above 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 21.01, based on 385 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. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.79 is 8.5% above 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.43, compared to a current price of ¥7.98 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.79 and 8.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 21.01. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.79 as of Sep. 08, 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.98 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.43.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603229:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.79
GF Value™: ¥9.43 vs. price of ¥7.98 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% above the Biotechnology median (#204 of 385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the research and development, production and sales of specialty APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates, as well as providing customized production and research for customers. Its products portfolio includes Prostaglandins and their intermediates, Raw material medicine, Fluorine series and Develop products.
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