VRTX PEG Ratio Analysis
Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The PEG ratio divides the price-to-earnings multiple by expected earnings growth, giving a rough sense of how much you pay per unit of growth.
Sector Performance
90th percentileVRTX
4.41x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
2.54x
Prior Period
0.49x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio divides the price-to-earnings multiple by expected earnings growth, giving a rough sense of how much you pay per unit of growth.
At 4.41x, VRTX sits well above the sector median of 0.77x, ranking in the 90th percentile, meaning only 10% of peers carry a steeper price tag relative to growth. Trend data is limited to a single observation point, with no year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, or eight-quarter history available, so the metric appears flat only by default rather than by demonstrated direction. The high level against a low median signals that the market already assigns a large premium for anticipated growth, leaving limited margin for error in execution. Combined with the unavailable trend, the risk skews toward disappointment in forward earnings rather than near-term momentum. This evidence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about VRTX?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
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The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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4.41x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
2.54x
How VRTX's PEG Ratio compares to sector peers.
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