Schott Pharma AG KGaA (OTCPK:SHTPY) 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 .
Schott Pharma AG KGaA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Schott Pharma AG KGaA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schott Pharma AG KGaA's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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Schott Pharma AG KGaA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Schott Pharma AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
22.17
Schott Pharma AG KGaA Quarterly Data
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.26
4.54
22.17
26.29
15.83
SHTPY vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Schott Pharma AG KGaA'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.
Schott Pharma AG KGaA Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Schott Pharma AG KGaA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schott Pharma AG KGaA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Schott Pharma AG KGaA 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.
Schott Pharma AG KGaA (SHTPY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.19 as of Jul. 02, 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 Schott Pharma AG KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Schott Pharma AG KGaA ranks #151 out of 391 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Schott Pharma AG KGaA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Schott Pharma AG KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.19. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.99. Schott Pharma AG KGaA's value of 14.19 is 25.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schott Pharma AG KGaA ranks #151 out of 391 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Schott Pharma AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schott Pharma AG KGaA's Forward PE Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Schott Pharma AG KGaA ranks #151 out of 391 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Schott Pharma AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.99. Schott Pharma AG KGaA's value of 14.19 is 25.3% 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 18.99, based on 391 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. Schott Pharma AG KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.19 is 25.3% 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 Schott Pharma AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schott Pharma AG KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schott Pharma AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Schott Pharma AG KGaA (SHTPY) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 14.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.02, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.19 and 25.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 18.99. Schott Pharma AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Schott Pharma AG KGaA (SHTPY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.19 as of Jul. 02, 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 Schott Pharma AG KGaA (SHTPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schott Pharma AG KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.02.
Key valuation signals for SHTPY:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.19
GF Value™: $7.02 vs. price of $4.37 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#151 of 391)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHTPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schott Pharma AG & CO KGaA is an international provider of drug containment solutions and delivery systems for injectable drugs for pharma, biotech and life-sciences. Its business operates in two segments: Drug Containment Solutions (DCS) and Drug Delivery Systems (DDS). The majority of revenue is being generated from the DCS segment, which includes products like vials, cartridges, and ampoules, and provides customers with sterile and non-sterile options in standard and high-end formats for drug storage. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia and the South Pacific, North America, and South America.
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