Health Care Sector CAPE ratio
The current Shiller CAPE Ratio for S&P 500 Health Care Sector is 25.179 (2026-01-09), with an average CAPE of 26.689. The lowest CAPE Ratio was 20.752 on 2020-03-23, and the highest was 32.740 on 2021-08-17.
The CAPE ratio for the Healthcare Sector evaluates stocks in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare services by comparing current prices to inflation-adjusted earnings averaged over the past 10 years. This ratio smooths out earnings fluctuations, which can be influenced by regulatory changes, innovation cycles, and demographic trends. By applying the CAPE ratio to healthcare, investors can gauge whether the sector is overvalued or undervalued relative to historical averages. A high CAPE suggests overvaluation and potentially lower future returns, while a low CAPE indicates undervaluation and possibly higher returns, aiding long-term investment strategies in the healthcare sector.
CAPE Statistics for Health Care Sector (2018-07-02 to 2026-01-09)
- Current CAPE: 25.179 (-0.58%)
- Min: 20.752 (2020-03-23)
- Max: 32.740 (2021-08-17)
- Mean: 26.689
- Median: 26.491
CAPE vs Forward Returns — Health Care Sector
Health Care Sector Metrics (2016-01-11 → 2026-01-09)
- Current Value: 1834.54 (-0.58%)
- YTD Return: 1.14%
- Annualized Volatility YTD: 17.56%
- Average Annual Return: 8.31%
- CAGR: 8.96%
10-Year Performance for S&P 500 Health Care Sector
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