Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2026 to 2026
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of February 28, 2026, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.7x, with a stock price of $23.39 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-5.81.
Compared to the Healthcare sector median P/E of 23.7x, RARE trades at a 116% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 224 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 184.4x.
Relative to the broader market, RARE trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Commercial Rare Disease Biopharma peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $126B | 32.4 | 3.91 | +837% |
BMRNBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | $12B | 34.3 | - | +1186%Best |
PTCTPTC Therapeutics, Inc. | $5B | 8.8 | - | +264% |
CORTCorcept Therapeutics Incorporated | $4B | 43.5 | - | -33% |
CPRXCatalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $3B | 13.7 | 0.73Best | +28% |
BCRXBioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $2B | 7.2Lowest | - | +381% |
HRMYHarmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. | $2B | 10.5 | - | +8% |
PLXProtalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. | $218M | 78.7 | - | -63% |
SLNOSoleno Therapeutics, Inc. | $145,692 | 100.2 | - | +109% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
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Is RARE stock overvalued or undervalued?
RARE current P/E: -3.7x. 5-year average P/E: N/A. Percentile: N/A.
How does RARE's valuation compare to peers?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. P/E of -3.7x compares to sector median of 23.7x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is RARE's PEG ratio?
RARE PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2026-2026.