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VRTX P/E Ratio Analysis

28.7x

Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 28.7x means investors pay $28.70 for each $1 of the company's past-year earnings, a standard gauge of how expensive a stock is.

Sector Performance

63th percentile

VRTX

28.7x

Sector Median

22.9x

Sector Avg

34.3x

Prior Period

29.2x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 28.7x means investors pay $28.70 for each $1 of the company's past-year earnings, a standard gauge of how expensive a stock is.

This is higher than the sector median of 22.9x, placing the stock at the 62nd percentile among peers, so it is priced at a premium compared to most similar companies. Trend data is unavailable, as no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes were reported, leaving the direction of this metric undetermined. The combination of a level above the sector median with an unknown trend implies a valuation that already reflects above-average expectations, carrying higher risk if earnings fail to grow into that price. This supports the NEUTRAL overall verdict by suggesting the stock is fairly valued relative to its sector but offers no clear margin of safety at current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about VRTX?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.