Icon (BSP:ICLR34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.43 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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BSP:ICLR34 Icon PLC BSP:ICLR34
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What is Icon Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Icon BSP:ICLR34 95 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.43 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 5.05. GuruFocus rates BSP:ICLR34 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R$52.51. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 135 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Icon ranks better than 50.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Icon's current share price is R$41.72. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$17.14. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.43.

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

BSP:ICLR34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 5.05   Max: 8.2
Current: 2

During the past years, Icon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.20. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 5.05.

BSP:ICLR34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50.37% of 135 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs BSP:ICLR34: 2.00

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.

Icon's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$136.660. 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 R$17.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Icon  (BSP:ICLR34) 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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Icon'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.

Icon Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Icon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Icon 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 2.00 2.33 2.36 1.38 2.10

BSP:ICLR34 vs CRL, RVTY, MEDP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon'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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Icon 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.

Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=41.72/17.14
=2.43

* 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.

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

For example, Icon'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)
=136.66/128.6700*128.6700
=136.660

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Icon Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 24.133 100.274 30.967
201612 25.967 99.676 33.520
201703 24.397 100.374 31.275
201706 26.047 100.673 33.291
201709 25.190 100.474 32.259
201712 27.329 100.075 35.138
201803 36.980 100.573 47.311
201806 44.110 101.072 56.155
201809 49.020 101.371 62.221
201812 48.386 100.773 61.781
201903 47.871 101.670 60.584
201906 49.225 102.168 61.994
201909 53.650 102.268 67.501
201912 54.959 102.068 69.283
202003 64.820 102.367 81.475
202006 60.684 101.769 76.725
202009 71.236 101.072 90.688
202012 73.403 101.072 93.446
202103 90.715 102.367 114.024
202106 82.061 103.364 102.151
202109 121.980 104.859 149.678
202112 128.457 106.653 154.975
202203 114.557 109.245 134.927
202206 118.672 112.779 135.393
202209 123.469 113.504 139.967
202212 124.816 115.436 139.126
202303 124.756 117.609 136.489
202306 118.673 119.662 127.607
202309 122.323 120.749 130.348
202312 118.614 120.749 126.395
202403 125.043 120.990 132.980
202406 136.987 122.318 144.100
202409 134.721 121.594 142.561
202412 144.591 122.439 151.949
202503 143.399 123.405 149.517
202506 142.160 124.492 146.931
202509 144.476 124.810 148.944
202512 149.084 125.770 152.522
202603 137.674 127.830 138.579
202606 136.660 128.670 136.660

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 2.43 mean?
Icon (BSP:ICLR34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.43 as of Sep. 05, 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 Icon and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 5.05. Over the past decade, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 8.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #67 out of 135 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.43 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 8.20. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.10. Icon's value of 2.43 is 15.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Icon ranks #67 out of 135 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CRL and RVTY?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #67 out of 135 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Icon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.10. Icon's value of 2.43 is 15.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Icon's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 8.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.05 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Icon 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.10, based on 135 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. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.43 is 15.7% 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 Icon and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.43, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 5.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Icon (BSP:ICLR34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.43. The stock's GF Value™ is R$52.51, compared to a current price of R$41.72 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.43, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.05 and 15.7% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 2.10. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Icon (BSP:ICLR34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.43 as of Sep. 05, 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 Icon (BSP:ICLR34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$41.72 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$52.51.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ICLR34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.43 (52% below median its 10-year median of 5.05)
  • GF Value™: R$52.51 vs. price of R$41.72 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.7% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#67 of 135)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ICLR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Icon Business Description

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Address South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, IRL, D18 X5R3
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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