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

South African (JSE) Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D5.7%
  • 3M0.8%
  • 1Y18.3%
  • YTD26.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Pharma industry has risen 5.7%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 18%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 53% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Jun 2026R64.3bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-31.8x1.5x
Fri, 01 May 2026R62.0bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-30.6x1.5x
Sun, 29 Mar 2026R57.1bR42.6b-R2,024,655,123.00n/a-28.2x1.3x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026R57.4bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-44.1x1.3x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026R50.7bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-38.9x1.2x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025R43.9bR43.4b-R1,301,655,123.00n/a-33.7x1x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025R43.0bR43.4b-R1,072,308,716.0052.2x-40.1x1x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025R57.1bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0031.8x-267.3x1.1x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025R58.6bR53.1b-R213,794,716.0029x-274.1x1.1x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025R60.8bR55.9bR5.3b13.4x11.6x1.1x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025R60.7bR55.9bR5.3b11.7x11.6x1.1x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025R62.0bR55.9bR5.3b20.7x11.8x1.1x
Sat, 03 May 2025R63.4bR55.9bR5.3b20.2x12.1x1.1x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025R81.8bR55.9bR5.3b22.4x15.6x1.5x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025R86.9bR55.8bR5.2b14.9x16.7x1.6x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025R86.0bR55.8bR5.3b14.7x16.4x1.5x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024R87.5bR55.8bR5.3b15.5x16.6x1.6x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024R86.8bR55.8bR5.3b14.7x16.5x1.6x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024R95.4bR55.8bR5.3b16x18.1x1.7x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024R95.5bR55.8bR5.3b15.6x18.2x1.7x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024R112.9bR53.4bR5.7b21.3x19.8x2.1x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024R114.0bR53.4bR5.7b15.8x20x2.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024R111.9bR53.4bR5.7b15.2x19.7x2.1x
Sun, 05 May 2024R109.8bR53.4bR5.7b15x19.3x2.1x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024R106.4bR53.4bR5.7b14.8x18.7x2x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024R94.7bR51.4bR5.8b12.9x16.3x1.8x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024R98.4bR51.4bR5.8b13.3x16.8x1.9x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023R97.5bR51.4bR5.8b13.5x16.7x1.9x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023R85.8bR51.4bR5.8b12x14.7x1.7x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023R82.5bR51.4bR5.8b11.6x14.1x1.6x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023R84.1bR51.4bR5.9b11.7x14.4x1.6x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023R95.6bR49.0bR6.4b12.3x14.9x2x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023R89.3bR49.0bR6.4b11.6x13.9x1.8x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023R88.5bR49.0bR6.4b11.6x13.8x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.8x


Total Market Cap: R88.5bTotal Earnings: R6.4bTotal Revenue: R49.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -11.3x202420252026
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-1.55%
Healthcare1.51%
Pharma5.71%
Pharma5.71%
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 HoldingsR145.506.6%
+R4.0b		20.7%PS1.5x
CCC Cilo Cybin HoldingsR0.955.6%
+R14.4m		-68.3%PS38.4x

Latest News

APN
R144.27
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
7D
5.7%
1Y
19.7%