Narrative Update • May 12
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French (CAC) Life Sciences Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
- 7D7.6%
- 3M-4.2%
- 1Y-2.8%
- YTD-10.3%
Over the last 7 days, the Life Sciences industry has risen 4.7%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. In contrast, the industry has lost 4.9% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the French Life Sciences Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 26 May 2026 | €28.0b | €10.3b | €690.4m | 26.7x | 40.6x | 2.7x |
| Thu, 23 Apr 2026 | €29.0b | €10.3b | €687.9m | 26.5x | 42.2x | 2.8x |
| Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | €26.8b | €10.3b | €687.9m | 25.8x | 39x | 2.6x |
| Mon, 16 Feb 2026 | €28.7b | €10.3b | €686.1m | 27.8x | 41.8x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | €33.9b | €10.1b | €651.0m | 33.9x | 52.1x | 3.3x |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | €30.4b | €10.1b | €651.0m | 26.7x | 46.8x | 3x |
| Sun, 09 Nov 2025 | €28.8b | €10.1b | €651.0m | 27.1x | 44.2x | 2.8x |
| Tue, 07 Oct 2025 | €30.4b | €10.1b | €612.3m | 29x | 49.7x | 3x |
| Thu, 04 Sep 2025 | €28.2b | €10.1b | €613.3m | 29.3x | 46x | 2.8x |
| Sat, 02 Aug 2025 | €28.5b | €10.1b | €613.3m | 30.8x | 46.5x | 2.8x |
| Mon, 30 Jun 2025 | €30.9b | €9.8b | €567.8m | 30.7x | 54.5x | 3.1x |
| Wed, 28 May 2025 | €29.2b | €9.8b | €567.8m | 28.6x | 51.4x | 3x |
| Fri, 25 Apr 2025 | €29.6b | €9.9b | €567.9m | 27.7x | 52.1x | 3x |
| Sun, 23 Mar 2025 | €28.7b | €9.8b | €539.0m | 27.1x | 53.3x | 2.9x |
| Tue, 18 Feb 2025 | €29.7b | €9.8b | €538.7m | 26.2x | 55.2x | 3x |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | €28.4b | €9.5b | €494.1m | 26.7x | 57.4x | 3x |
| Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | €28.1b | €9.5b | €494.1m | 27.9x | 56.8x | 3x |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | €26.4b | €9.5b | €494.1m | 26.5x | 53.4x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | €28.4b | €9.5b | €503.0m | 32.4x | 56.5x | 3x |
| Fri, 06 Sep 2024 | €27.1b | €9.5b | €503.0m | 30.9x | 53.9x | 2.9x |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | €27.6b | €9.5b | €503.0m | 31.9x | 54.9x | 2.9x |
| Tue, 02 Jul 2024 | €23.2b | €9.3b | €518.8m | 34.5x | 44.8x | 2.5x |
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | €28.7b | €9.3b | €518.8m | 41.6x | 55.4x | 3.1x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | €31.3b | €9.3b | €522.7m | 42.6x | 59.9x | 3.4x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | €38.1b | €9.3b | €577.7m | 41.9x | 66x | 4.1x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | €35.5b | €9.3b | €735.1m | 26.7x | 48.2x | 3.8x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | €31.0b | €9.5b | €885.8m | 25.9x | 35x | 3.3x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | €32.6b | €9.5b | €885.8m | 26.9x | 36.8x | 3.4x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | €26.5b | €9.5b | €885.8m | 23.2x | 29.9x | 2.8x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | €31.2b | €9.7b | €1.1b | 24.2x | 29.5x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | €35.0b | €9.7b | €1.1b | 25.2x | 33x | 3.6x |
| Mon, 07 Aug 2023 | €36.4b | €9.7b | €1.1b | 27.5x | 34.3x | 3.7x |
| Wed, 05 Jul 2023 | €32.5b | €10.1b | €1.3b | 19.3x | 24.8x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 02 Jun 2023 | €35.3b | €10.1b | €1.3b | 20.2x | 26.9x | 3.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
26.9x
Current Industry PE
- There are only 3 companies in the French Life Sciences industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Life Sciences industry have declined 19% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the French Healthcare industry?
| FR Market | 3.43% | |
| Healthcare | 3.74% | |
| Life Sciences | 7.58% | |
| Clinical Research and Equipment | 7.58% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIM Sartorius Stedim Biotech | €173.10 | 9.2% +€1.4b | -10.6% | PE62.8x | |
| ERF Eurofins Scientific | €63.24 | 5.3% +€555.9m | 12.2% | PE26.7x |