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South African (JSE) Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D6.8%
  • 3M6.6%
  • 1Y18.1%
  • YTD26.6%

All of the companies in the Pharma industry have been up over the last week, with the industry up 6.8%. This means that the industry has gained 18% over the past year. 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
Sun, 31 May 2026R64.5bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-31.9x1.5x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026R62.1bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-30.7x1.5x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026R58.8bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-29.1x1.4x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026R56.3bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-43.3x1.3x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026R54.3bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-41.7x1.3x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025R42.9bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-32.9x1x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025R44.1bR43.4b-R1,072,308,716.0052.2x-41.1x1x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025R55.7bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0031.8x-260.5x1x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025R57.1bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0028.4x-266.9x1.1x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025R60.8bR55.9bR5.3b13.3x11.6x1.1x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025R60.9bR55.9bR5.3b11.8x11.6x1.1x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025R62.2bR55.9bR5.3b20.4x11.8x1.1x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025R61.8bR55.9bR5.3b20.9x11.8x1.1x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025R82.5bR56.6bR5.3b14.6x15.6x1.5x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025R86.2bR55.8bR5.2b14.9x16.6x1.5x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025R86.1bR55.8bR5.3b15x16.4x1.5x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024R85.2bR55.8bR5.3b14.4x16.2x1.5x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024R86.5bR55.8bR5.3b14.7x16.4x1.5x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024R97.1bR55.8bR5.3b16.1x18.5x1.7x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024R95.9bR55.8bR5.3b15.6x18.2x1.7x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024R112.9bR53.4bR5.7b21.3x19.8x2.1x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024R112.2bR53.4bR5.7b15.7x19.7x2.1x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024R112.6bR53.4bR5.7b15.4x19.8x2.1x
Thu, 02 May 2024R108.7bR53.4bR5.7b15.1x19.1x2x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024R106.4bR53.4bR5.7b14.8x18.7x2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024R95.4bR51.4bR5.8b12.9x16.4x1.9x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024R95.4bR51.4bR5.8b12.9x16.3x1.9x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023R95.4bR51.4bR5.8b13.3x16.3x1.9x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023R85.3bR51.4bR5.8b11.9x14.6x1.7x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023R84.5bR51.4bR5.8b11.7x14.5x1.6x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023R83.0bR51.4bR5.9b11.6x14.2x1.6x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023R96.9bR49.0bR6.4b12.3x15.1x2x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023R88.6bR49.0bR6.4b11.7x13.8x1.8x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023R87.4bR49.0bR6.4b11.5x13.6x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.6x


Total Market Cap: R87.4bTotal Earnings: R6.4bTotal Revenue: R49.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -11.2x202420252026
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 Market1.19%
Healthcare4.35%
Pharma6.80%
Pharma6.80%
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
APN Aspen Pharmacare HoldingsR144.746.8%
+R4.1b		19.5%PS1.5x

Latest News

APN
R144.74
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
7D
6.8%
1Y
19.5%