Forward PE Ratio: 19.75
The forward PE ratio is 19.75 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (19.75) = Close Price ($552.48) / Consensus Forward EPS ($28.06)
UTHR Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
19.75
UTHR Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
United Therapeutics Corporation
Market Cap
$23.45B
Forward PE Ratio
19.75
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) | $23.45B | 19.75 |
| BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs › | $23.51B | N/A |
| Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs › | $23.68B | 15.33 |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs › | $23.03B | 19.37 |
| Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs › | $22.77B | 15.42 |
| Waters Corporation (WAT)vs › | $24.58B | 25.34 |
| West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)vs › | $25.27B | 41.06 |
| STERIS plc (STE)vs › | $21.05B | 20.54 |
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)vs › | $26.03B | 26.75 |
| Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs › | $19.03B | 6.75 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
20.5
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
19.8
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $28.06 implies +3.7% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $27.05.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $552.48 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $28.06 | $26.27 – $29.96 | 11 | 19.7x |
| 2027-12-31 | $33.01 | $26.17 – $41.06 | 11 | 16.7x |
| 2028-12-31 | $40.64 | $28.15 – $49.25 | 10 | 13.6x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)?
- The forward PE ratio for UTHR stock is 19.75.
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About United Therapeutics Corporation
United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology firm, is dedicated to discovering, developing, and bringing to market medical solutions for individuals suffering from chronic and severe, often life-threatening, illnesses. Its operations span both the United States and international markets. The company's current commercial portfolio features several key therapeutics: Remodulin, prescribed for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to lessen symptoms experienced during physical activity. Tyvaso, an inhaled form of the prostacyclin analogue treprostinil, designed to enhance exercise capacity in patients with PAH and pulmonary hypertension linked to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). Orenitram, a treprostinil tablet formulation, also aims to boost the exercise capabilities of PAH patients. Unituxin, a monoclonal antibody utilized in the treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma. Adcirca, an oral PDE-5 inhibitor, which helps improve exercise performance in those with PAH. United Therapeutics also maintains a robust development pipeline, including: Tyvaso DPI, a dry powder inhaler version of Tyvaso. The Remunity Pump, a compact, lightweight, and durable infusion system for treprostinil, accompanied by a separate controller. RemoPro and Ralinepag, both investigational treatments for PAH. Aurora-GT, a gene therapy product focused on regenerating blood vessels within the lungs. Clinical trials such as Tyvaso PERFECT and TETON, which are evaluating Tyvaso's efficacy in patients with World Health Organization (WHO) Group 3 pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (PH-COPD). The company has forged strategic alliances and licensing agreements with various entities, such as DEKA Research & Development Corp. for a semi-disposable subcutaneous treprostinil delivery system; MannKind Corporation for the development and licensing of treprostinil inhalation powder and the Dreamboat device; and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the development of Ralinepag. Established in 1996, United Therapeutics Corporation is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- CEO
- Martine A. Rothblatt