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South African (JSE) Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D-3.8%
  • 3M38.6%
  • 1Y-26.5%
  • YTD16.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Pharma industry has dropped 3.8%, driven by a pullback from Aspen Pharmacare Holdings of 4.0%. Meanwhile, Cilo Cybin Holdings actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 22% in the last week. However, the industry is down 26% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 56% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Pharma Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 17 Mar 2026R59.4bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-29.3x1.4x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026R49.0bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-37.6x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026R52.8bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-40.6x1.2x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025R43.5bR43.4b-R1,290,378,123.0051.1x-33.7x1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025R54.0bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0031.9x-252.7x1x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025R54.2bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0032.2x-253.6x1x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025R58.3bR56.0bR5.4b12.3x10.9x1x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025R64.6bR55.9bR5.3b13.3x12.3x1.2x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025R60.4bR55.9bR5.3b20.7x11.5x1.1x
Sat, 24 May 2025R61.2bR55.9bR5.3b20.6x11.6x1.1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025R80.5bR55.9bR5.3b22x15.3x1.4x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025R87.4bR56.6bR5.3b14.9x16.6x1.5x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025R85.8bR55.8bR5.3b14.4x16.3x1.5x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025R86.0bR55.8bR5.3b15.2x16.3x1.5x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024R85.5bR55.8bR5.3b14.5x16.2x1.5x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024R91.0bR55.8bR5.3b15.5x17.3x1.6x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024R96.3bR55.8bR5.3b16x18.3x1.7x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024R117.0bR53.8bR5.6b21.9x20.8x2.2x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024R117.5bR53.4bR5.7b22.2x20.6x2.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024R114.1bR53.4bR5.7b15.8x20.1x2.1x
Sun, 26 May 2024R109.2bR53.4bR5.7b14.9x19.2x2x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024R105.4bR53.4bR5.7b14.7x18.5x2x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024R104.1bR53.4bR5.5b14.5x19.1x1.9x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024R97.4bR51.4bR5.8b13.1x16.7x1.9x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024R100.0bR51.4bR5.8b13.7x17.1x1.9x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023R93.2bR51.4bR5.8b13x16x1.8x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023R84.9bR51.4bR5.8b12x14.5x1.7x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023R85.5bR51.4bR5.8b12.1x14.6x1.7x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023R82.7bR51.4bR5.9b11.7x14.1x1.6x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023R93.2bR49.0bR6.4b12x14.5x1.9x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023R90.7bR49.0bR6.4b11.9x14.1x1.9x
Mon, 29 May 2023R86.2bR49.0bR6.4b11.4x13.4x1.8x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023R89.8bR49.0bR6.4b11.7x14x1.8x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023R88.4bR49.0bR5.9b11.6x14.9x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.9x


Total Market Cap: R88.4bTotal Earnings: R5.9bTotal Revenue: R49.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -8.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the South African Pharmaceuticals industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Pharmaceuticals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 4.5% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South African Healthcare industry?

ZA Market-2.06%
Healthcare-3.14%
Pharma-3.79%
Pharma-3.79%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CCC Cilo Cybin HoldingsR1.9922.1%
+R103.7m		-50.5%PS80.4x

Latest News

APN
R131.61
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
7D
-5.8%
1Y
-26.7%
CCC
R1.99
Cilo Cybin Holdings
7D
22.1%
1Y
-50.5%