BB Biotech AGXSWX:BION +2.11%34 Forward PE Ratio is 13.94 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BION with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Biotechnology companies, BB Biotech AG ranks better than 65.07% on this metric.
BB Biotech AG's Forward PE Ratio for today is 13.94.
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) 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 .
BB Biotech AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
BB Biotech AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
BB Biotech AG Annual Data
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13.00
BB Biotech AG Quarterly Data
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8.08
10.02
10.10
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12.57
XSWX:BION vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG Forward PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.94 as of Jul. 04, 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #124 out of 355 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is BB Biotech AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
BB Biotech AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.94. The Biotechnology industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.47. BB Biotech AG's value of 13.94 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #124 out of 355 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #124 out of 355 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts BB Biotech AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.47. BB Biotech AG's value of 13.94 is 38% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 22.47, based on 355 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. BB Biotech AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.94 is 38% 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BB Biotech AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.94. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.94 and 38% below the Biotechnology industry median of 22.47. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.94 as of Jul. 04, 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.
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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