Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
Header cover image

South African (JSE) Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D-4.6%
  • 3M3.5%
  • 1Y28.2%
  • YTD27.1%

In the last week, the Pharma industry is up 2.1%, with all of the companies up. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 34%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 53% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 13 Aug 2026R64.8bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-32x1.5x
Sat, 11 Jul 2026R67.3bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-33.2x1.6x
Mon, 08 Jun 2026R64.6bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-31.9x1.5x
Wed, 06 May 2026R66.0bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-32.6x1.5x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026R59.8bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-29.6x1.4x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026R60.6bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-46.5x1.4x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026R50.6bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-38.9x1.2x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025R42.6bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-32.7x1x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025R41.4bR43.4b-R1,072,308,716.0053.3x-38.6x1x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025R56.4bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0031.6x-263.8x1.1x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025R56.2bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0030.3x-262.9x1.1x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025R60.8bR55.9bR5.3b13.5x11.6x1.1x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025R60.0bR55.9bR5.3b11.5x11.4x1.1x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025R61.9bR55.9bR5.3b20.6x11.8x1.1x
Thu, 08 May 2025R60.8bR55.9bR5.3b21x11.6x1.1x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025R74.2bR55.9bR5.3b21.8x14.1x1.3x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025R81.5bR55.8bR5.2b14.6x15.6x1.5x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025R86.8bR55.8bR5.3b15.1x16.5x1.6x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024R86.9bR55.8bR5.3b15.4x16.5x1.6x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024R86.0bR55.8bR5.3b14.6x16.4x1.5x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024R91.3bR55.8bR5.3b15.3x17.3x1.6x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024R95.1bR55.8bR5.3b15.5x18.1x1.7x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024R111.4bR53.4bR5.7b21x19.6x2.1x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024R114.1bR53.4bR5.7b15.8x20x2.1x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024R111.2bR53.4bR5.7b15.1x19.5x2.1x
Fri, 10 May 2024R111.5bR53.4bR5.7b15.4x19.6x2.1x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024R106.3bR53.4bR5.7b14.6x18.7x2x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024R99.7bR53.4bR5.5b14.2x18.3x1.9x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024R95.4bR51.4bR5.8b13x16.3x1.9x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023R100.2bR51.4bR5.8b13.8x17.2x2x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023R89.1bR51.4bR5.8b12.4x15.3x1.7x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023R81.1bR51.4bR5.8b11.4x13.9x1.6x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023R85.9bR51.4bR5.9b12x14.7x1.7x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023R92.5bR49.0bR6.4b11.9x14.4x1.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.4x


Total Market Cap: R92.5bTotal Earnings: R6.4bTotal Revenue: R49.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -14.4x202420252026
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-0.75%
Healthcare-3.90%
Pharma-4.58%
Pharma-4.58%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

APN
R143.33
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
7D
-5.9%
1Y
28.0%