Bayer AG (BSE:BAYN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bayer AG BSE:BAYN -0.23% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates BSE:BAYN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of lei137.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Drug Manufacturers companies, Bayer AG ranks better than 73.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-03), Bayer AG's current share price is lei255.90. Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was lei262.67. Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.97.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSE:BAYN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 1.07   Max: 2.52
Current: 0.94

During the past years, Bayer AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.52. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.07.

BSE:BAYN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
73.2% of 750 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs BSE:BAYN: 0.94

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.

Bayer AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was lei57.772. 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 lei262.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bayer AG  (BSE:BAYN) 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.


Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bayer AG'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.

Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bayer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 0.90 0.62 0.36 0.70

Bayer AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.53 0.70 0.74 0.93

BSE:BAYN vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Bayer AG'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.


Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Bayer AG 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.

Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=255.90/262.67
=0.97

* 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.

Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bayer AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=57.772/131.3638*131.3638
=57.772

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Bayer AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 50.786 101.017 66.043
201612 49.664 101.217 64.456
201703 53.836 101.417 69.733
201706 50.121 102.117 64.476
201709 48.943 102.717 62.593
201712 52.054 102.617 66.636
201803 57.656 102.917 73.592
201806 54.809 104.017 69.218
201809 49.958 104.718 62.670
201812 54.436 104.217 68.615
201903 64.002 104.217 80.673
201906 55.873 105.718 69.427
201909 49.933 106.018 61.871
201912 55.093 105.818 68.393
202003 65.465 105.718 81.346
202006 52.222 106.618 64.343
202009 46.211 105.818 57.367
202012 56.084 105.518 69.822
202103 67.692 107.518 82.705
202106 60.317 108.486 73.037
202109 53.075 109.435 63.710
202112 57.944 110.384 68.957
202203 74.362 113.968 85.712
202206 62.501 115.760 70.926
202209 51.517 118.818 56.957
202212 58.632 119.345 64.537
202303 71.057 122.402 76.259
202306 55.189 123.140 58.875
202309 50.909 124.195 53.848
202312 59.664 123.773 63.323
202403 69.010 125.038 72.501
202406 55.329 125.882 57.739
202409 51.028 126.198 53.117
202412 56.648 127.041 58.575
202503 68.503 127.779 70.425
202506 57.131 128.412 58.444
202509 52.295 129.255 53.148
202512 61.776 129.361 62.733
202603 71.479 131.258 71.536
202606 57.772 131.364 57.772

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

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 0.97 mean?
Bayer AG (BSE:BAYN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 as of Sep. 03, 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 Bayer AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Bayer AG ranks #201 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bayer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is near median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 2.52. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.05. Bayer AG's value of 0.97 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bayer AG ranks #201 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bayer AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Bayer AG ranks #201 out of 750 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Bayer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.05. Bayer AG's value of 0.97 is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bayer AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Bayer AG has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.05, based on 750 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. Bayer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 52.7% below 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 Bayer AG and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bayer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bayer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer AG (BSE:BAYN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei137.42, compared to a current price of lei255.90 — trading 86.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 52.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.05. Bayer AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Bayer AG (BSE:BAYN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Sep. 03, 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 Bayer AG (BSE:BAYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei255.90 is trading 86.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei137.42. GuruFocus considers Bayer AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:BAYN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (near median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: lei137.42 vs. price of lei255.90 (86.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#201 of 750)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSE:BAYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bayer AG Business Description

Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, DEU, 51368
Bayer is a German healthcare and agriculture conglomerate. Healthcare provides close to half of the company's sales and includes pharmaceutical drugs (about 38% of total sales in 2025) as well as vitamins and other consumer healthcare products (13% of total). The firm's crop science business (47% of total) sells seeds, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, which was expanded through its 2018 acquisition of Monsanto.
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