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Dutch (AEX) Healthcare Sector Analysis
UpdatedSep 03, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D-2.5%
- 3M14.1%
- 1Y-11.8%
- YTD-4.4%
Last week, the Healthcare industry hasn't moved much but Pharming Group is up 3.2% in that time. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 11% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Dutch Healthcare Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 03 Sep 2025 | €24.7b | €18.4b | -€146,062,440.00 | 129.6x | -168.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 01 Aug 2025 | €24.6b | €18.4b | -€151,376,289.60 | 129.2x | -162.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 29 Jun 2025 | €21.8b | €18.5b | €26.0m | 82.2x | 837.9x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 27 May 2025 | €21.3b | €18.5b | €25.7m | 79.4x | 827.8x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 24 Apr 2025 | €22.0b | €18.6b | -€855,737,603.00 | n/a | -25.7x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 22 Mar 2025 | €24.0b | €18.6b | -€855,474,256.10 | n/a | -28x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 17 Feb 2025 | €27.4b | €18.6b | -€548,929,061.46 | n/a | -50x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 15 Jan 2025 | €24.9b | €18.6b | -€607,805,958.94 | n/a | -40.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | €25.3b | €18.6b | -€608,732,776.53 | n/a | -41.6x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | €25.5b | €18.6b | -€608,211,215.03 | n/a | -41.9x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 08 Oct 2024 | €29.7b | €18.7b | -€596,947,830.07 | 58x | -49.8x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 05 Sep 2024 | €27.5b | €18.7b | -€610,628,006.38 | 54.1x | -45x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | €26.5b | €18.6b | -€610,815,196.74 | 50.4x | -43.4x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 01 Jul 2024 | €24.1b | €18.6b | -€848,077,651.48 | 50.1x | -28.4x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 29 May 2024 | €25.9b | €18.6b | -€847,631,806.26 | 53.9x | -30.6x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 26 Apr 2024 | €19.9b | €18.6b | -€543,681,303.10 | n/a | -36.6x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 24 Mar 2024 | €19.7b | €18.6b | -€569,437,457.31 | n/a | -34.5x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 20 Feb 2024 | €20.5b | €18.9b | -€725,218,578.20 | n/a | -28.3x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 18 Jan 2024 | €23.0b | €19.3b | -€877,853,767.00 | n/a | -26.2x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 16 Dec 2023 | €21.9b | €19.3b | -€877,630,413.00 | n/a | -24.9x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 13 Nov 2023 | €20.1b | €19.3b | -€876,951,549.00 | n/a | -22.9x | 1x |
| Wed, 11 Oct 2023 | €19.9b | €19.1b | -€2,302,910,307.00 | n/a | -8.7x | 1x |
| Fri, 08 Sep 2023 | €21.8b | €19.1b | -€2,427,063,685.00 | n/a | -9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 06 Aug 2023 | €21.2b | €19.1b | -€2,425,230,526.00 | n/a | -8.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 04 Jul 2023 | €21.7b | €18.8b | -€2,534,120,203.00 | n/a | -8.6x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 01 Jun 2023 | €20.1b | €18.8b | -€2,534,268,257.00 | n/a | -7.9x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 29 Apr 2023 | €20.4b | €18.8b | -€2,552,585,714.00 | 54.2x | -8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 27 Mar 2023 | €16.6b | €18.5b | -€2,026,120,270.00 | 51.1x | -8.2x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 22 Feb 2023 | €17.8b | €18.6b | -€1,793,589,056.00 | 227.6x | -9.9x | 1x |
| Fri, 20 Jan 2023 | €17.7b | €18.1b | -€1,537,435,594.00 | 268.5x | -11.5x | 1x |
| Sun, 18 Dec 2022 | €15.3b | €18.1b | -€1,537,395,080.00 | 237.4x | -10x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 15 Nov 2022 | €17.0b | €18.1b | -€1,534,439,206.00 | 252.1x | -11.1x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 13 Oct 2022 | €16.1b | €17.9b | €135.2m | 29.6x | 119.3x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 10 Sep 2022 | €20.4b | €17.9b | €229.8m | 39x | 89x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
89x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Dutch Healthcare industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Healthcare industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- 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 Dutch Healthcare sector?
| NL Market | -3.66% | |
| Healthcare | -2.55% | |
| Biotech | 0.41% | |
| Pharma | 0% | 0 |
| Medical Equipment | -2.89% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Medical Equipment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.3% and investors are willing to pay a premium for that growth.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Biotech industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 35% over the next 5 years.
- In contrast, the Medical Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 34% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHARM Pharming Group | €1.20 | 3.2% +€25.4m | 76.4% | PS2.8x | |
| VVY Vivoryon Therapeutics | €1.68 | 13.7% +€5.3m | -17.3% | PB5.6x |