Arbutus BiopharmaABUS +2.05%53 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 22.64 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 281% above its 10-year median of 5.94. GuruFocus rates ABUS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 535 Biotechnology companies, Arbutus Biopharma ranks worse than 82.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ABUS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 5.94 Max: 36.69
Current: 22.25
During the past years, Arbutus Biopharma's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 36.69. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 5.94.
ABUS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 82.43% of 535
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs ABUS: 22.25
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Arbutus Biopharma's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.918. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $0.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Arbutus Biopharma (NAS:ABUS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Arbutus Biopharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Arbutus Biopharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Arbutus Biopharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
ABUS vs EVMN, ANNX, TBPH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Arbutus Biopharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Arbutus Biopharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 22.64 mean?
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 22.64 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. This is 281% above median its historical median of 5.94. Over the past decade, Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 36.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #441 out of 535 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 22.64 is 281% above median its 10-year median of 5.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 36.69. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.95. Arbutus Biopharma's value of 22.64 is 280.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #441 out of 535 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EVMN and ANNX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #441 out of 535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Arbutus Biopharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.95. Arbutus Biopharma's value of 22.64 is 280.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arbutus Biopharma's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 36.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.94 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Arbutus Biopharma has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 5.95, based on 535 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arbutus Biopharma's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 22.64 is 280.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbutus Biopharma's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 22.64, which is 281% above median its own 10-year median of 5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.09, compared to a current price of $4.98 — trading 90.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 22.64, which is 281% above median its 10-year median of 5.94 and 280.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 5.95. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 22.64 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.98 is trading 90.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.09.
GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABUS:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 22.64 (281% above median its 10-year median of 5.94)
GF Value™: $51.09 vs. price of $4.98 (90.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 280.5% above the Biotechnology median (#441 of 535)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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