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Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX:MDP) 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 .
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Medexus Pharmaceuticals 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.
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Forward PE Ratio Chart
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2023-03
2024-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
31.95
3.36
20.00
204.08
11.68
14.86
6.92
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
2017-12
2018-03
2018-12
2019-03
2020-03
2020-06
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
28.49
31.95
1.50
3.36
20.00
23.98
52.63
204.08
135.14
11.68
69.93
18.76
4.84
14.86
13.97
16.42
15.64
10.11
6.92
TSX:MDP vs ZTS, UTHR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Medexus Pharmaceuticals'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.
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Medexus Pharmaceuticals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medexus Pharmaceuticals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Medexus Pharmaceuticals 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.
Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX:MDP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.84 as of Jul. 15, 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 Medexus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Medexus Pharmaceuticals ranks #122 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Medexus Pharmaceuticals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Medexus Pharmaceuticals' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.84. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.39. Medexus Pharmaceuticals' value of 11.84 is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medexus Pharmaceuticals ranks #122 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medexus Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medexus Pharmaceuticals' Forward PE Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Medexus Pharmaceuticals ranks #122 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Medexus Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.39. Medexus Pharmaceuticals' value of 11.84 is 31.9% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 17.39, based on 409 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. Medexus Pharmaceuticals's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.84 is 31.9% 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 Medexus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medexus Pharmaceuticals's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medexus Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX:MDP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.86, compared to a current price of C$5.13 — trading 175.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.84 and 31.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.39. Medexus Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX:MDP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.84 as of Jul. 15, 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 Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX:MDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medexus Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$5.13 is trading 175.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.86.
GuruFocus considers Medexus Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MDP:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.84
GF Value™: C$1.86 vs. price of C$5.13 (175.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#122 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a powerful North American commercial platform and a growing portfolio of inventive and rare disease treatment solutions. The company's focus is on the therapeutic areas of oncology, hematology, rheumatology, auto-immune diseases, allergy, and dermatology. Medexus products are generally sold in North America to wholesalers, distributors, government agencies, healthcare facilities and specialty pharmacies.
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