Amgen (BUE:AMGN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 25.55 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 270% Above Median

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What is Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Amgen BUE:AMGN +0.35% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 25.55 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 270% above its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates BUE:AMGN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS19,587.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Drug Manufacturers companies, Amgen ranks worse than 86.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Amgen's current share price is ARS20010.00. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS783.30. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 25.55.

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

BUE:AMGN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.09   Med: 6.9   Max: 8.61
Current: 6.79

During the past years, Amgen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.61. The lowest was 5.09. And the median was 6.90.

BUE:AMGN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.23% of 755 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2 vs BUE:AMGN: 6.79

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.

Amgen's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS869.009. 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 ARS783.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Amgen  (BUE:AMGN) 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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amgen'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.

Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Amgen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Amgen 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 25.85 28.10 27.65 24.98 24.09

BUE:AMGN vs GILD, PFE, BMY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Amgen'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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Amgen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=20010.00/783.299
=25.55

* 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.

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

For example, Amgen'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)
=869.009/333.9520*333.9520
=869.009

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Amgen Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 3.800 241.428 5.256
201612 4.063 241.432 5.620
201703 3.810 243.801 5.219
201706 4.104 244.955 5.595
201709 4.532 246.819 6.132
201712 4.702 246.524 6.370
201803 5.160 249.554 6.905
201806 7.189 251.989 9.527
201809 9.634 252.439 12.745
201812 11.986 251.233 15.932
201903 11.512 254.202 15.124
201906 14.045 256.143 18.311
201909 15.942 256.759 20.735
201912 20.365 256.974 26.465
202003 21.107 258.115 27.308
202006 23.351 257.797 30.249
202009 26.446 260.280 33.932
202012 30.157 260.474 38.664
202103 30.025 264.877 37.855
202106 35.601 271.696 43.759
202109 38.149 274.310 46.444
202112 40.502 278.802 48.514
202203 40.078 287.504 46.553
202206 47.864 296.311 53.944
202209 55.321 296.808 62.244
202212 67.720 296.797 76.198
202303 72.328 301.836 80.024
202306 100.113 305.109 109.577
202309 132.739 307.789 144.022
202312 219.370 306.746 238.826
202403 383.567 312.332 410.118
202406 454.381 314.175 482.984
202409 489.392 315.301 518.341
202412 555.863 315.605 588.177
202503 526.283 319.799 549.574
202506 648.756 322.561 671.666
202509 783.063 324.800 805.128
202512 872.921 324.054 899.584
202603 751.852 330.213 760.365
202606 869.009 333.952 869.009

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 25.55 mean?
Amgen (BUE:AMGN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 25.55 as of Sep. 17, 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 Amgen and its competitors. This is 270% above median its historical median of 6.90. Over the past decade, Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.09 to 8.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #651 out of 755 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 25.55 is 270% above median its 10-year median of 6.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.09 to a high of 8.61. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Amgen's value of 25.55 is 1177.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amgen ranks #651 out of 755 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amgen has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GILD and PFE?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #651 out of 755 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Amgen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Amgen's value of 25.55 is 1177.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Amgen's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.09 to 8.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Amgen 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.00, based on 755 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. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 25.55 is 1177.5% 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 Amgen and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 25.55, which is 270% above median its own 10-year median of 6.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amgen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen (BUE:AMGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS19,587.94, compared to a current price of ARS20,010.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 25.55, which is 270% above median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 1177.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Amgen's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Amgen (BUE:AMGN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 25.55 as of Sep. 17, 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 Amgen (BUE:AMGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS20,010.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS19,587.94. GuruFocus considers Amgen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:AMGN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 25.55 (270% above median its 10-year median of 6.90)
  • GF Value™: ARS19,587.94 vs. price of ARS20,010.00 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1177.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#651 of 755)

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


Amgen Business Description

Address One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, 91320-1799
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drugs Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx Pharmaceuticals bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brought several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
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