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Faes FarmaXMAD:FAE +0.55%93 Forward PE Ratio is 13.83 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:FAE with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Drug Manufacturers companies, Faes Farma ranks better than 60.39% on this metric.
Faes Farma (XMAD:FAE) 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 .
Faes Farma Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Faes Farma Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Faes Farma'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.
Faes Farma Forward PE Ratio Chart
Faes Farma Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
25.06
11.39
15.88
Faes Farma Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
25.06
11.39
15.93
15.88
XMAD:FAE vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Faes Farma'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.
Faes Farma Forward PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Faes Farma's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Faes Farma's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
Faes Farma (XMAD:FAE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.83 as of Jul. 26, 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 Faes Farma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Faes Farma ranks #162 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Faes Farma's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Faes Farma's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.83. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.26. Faes Farma's value of 13.83 is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Faes Farma ranks #162 out of 409 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Faes Farma has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Faes Farma's Forward PE Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Faes Farma ranks #162 out of 409 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Faes Farma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.26. Faes Farma's value of 13.83 is 19.9% 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 17.26, 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. Faes Farma's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.83 is 19.9% 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 Faes Farma and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Faes Farma's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Faes Farma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Faes Farma (XMAD:FAE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.19, compared to a current price of €4.57 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.83 and 19.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 17.26. Faes Farma's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 Faes Farma (XMAD:FAE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.83 as of Jul. 26, 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 Faes Farma (XMAD:FAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Faes Farma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.57 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.19.
GuruFocus considers Faes Farma to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:FAE:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.83
GF Value™: €5.19 vs. price of €4.57 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#162 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:FAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Faes Farma SA purpose is manufacturing and selling all kinds of chemical and pharmaceutical products, foodstuffs, cosmetics, dietetics and medicinal plants, as well as acquiring, purchasing, disposing of, investing in, holding, using, managing, administering, marketing and leasing corporations, securities and real estate, patents, trademarks and registered brands and equity interests. It is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products, as well as in the manufacture and sale of animal nutrition and health products. Its segments are Pharmaceutical and healthcare specialities, Animal nutrition and health, and Other segments. It generates majority of revenue from Pharmaceutical and healthcare specialities. It operates mainly in domestic and international markets.
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