Pfizer (BUE:PFE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.22 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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BUE:PFE Pfizer Inc BUE:PFE
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Price ARS9,885.00
GF Value ARS9,896.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Pfizer BUE:PFE +0.61% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.22 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates BUE:PFE with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS9,896.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 752 Drug Manufacturers companies, Pfizer ranks worse than 50.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Pfizer's current share price is ARS9885.00. Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,462.72. Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.22.

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

BUE:PFE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85   Med: 4.02   Max: 6.59
Current: 2.05

During the past years, Pfizer's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.59. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 4.02.

BUE:PFE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
50.66% of 752 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2 vs BUE:PFE: 2.05

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.

Pfizer's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS7,051.000. 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 ARS4,462.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pfizer  (BUE:PFE) 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.


Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pfizer'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.

Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Pfizer Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Pfizer Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.14 2.03 2.12 2.07 2.30

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

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Pfizer'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.


Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Pfizer 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9885.00/4462.72
=2.22

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7051/330.2130*330.2130
=7,051.000

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pfizer Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 59.779 241.018 81.902
201609 63.281 241.428 86.553
201612 70.705 241.432 96.705
201703 64.680 243.801 87.605
201706 70.442 244.955 94.960
201709 76.394 246.819 102.206
201712 86.342 246.524 115.653
201803 85.865 249.554 113.618
201806 112.850 251.989 147.882
201809 163.499 252.439 213.871
201812 14.728 251.233 19.358
201903 178.359 254.202 231.692
201906 208.964 256.143 269.391
201909 251.068 256.759 322.894
201912 39.134 256.974 50.287
202003 222.998 258.115 285.287
202006 240.359 257.797 307.877
202009 270.891 260.280 343.675
202012 328.481 260.474 416.428
202103 461.887 264.877 575.819
202106 630.610 271.696 766.429
202109 821.010 274.310 988.328
202112 834.743 278.802 988.669
202203 957.025 287.504 1,099.192
202206 1,168.836 296.311 1,302.567
202209 1,100.227 296.808 1,224.055
202212 1,466.974 296.797 1,632.139
202303 1,275.262 301.836 1,395.155
202306 1,092.750 305.109 1,182.660
202309 1,672.521 307.789 1,794.373
202312 1,847.478 306.746 1,988.816
202403 4,400.462 312.332 4,652.388
202406 4,176.589 314.175 4,389.795
202409 5,898.265 315.301 6,177.220
202412 6,292.001 315.605 6,583.231
202503 5,121.085 319.799 5,287.849
202506 6,097.626 322.561 6,242.278
202509 7,916.114 324.800 8,048.041
202512 8,907.302 324.054 9,076.595
202603 7,051.000 330.213 7,051.000

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 2.22 mean?
Pfizer (BUE:PFE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.22 as of Jul. 19, 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 Pfizer and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 6.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #381 out of 752 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Pfizer's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.22 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 6.59. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Pfizer's value of 2.22 is 11% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #381 out of 752 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfizer has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GILD and BMY?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #381 out of 752 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Pfizer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Pfizer's value of 2.22 is 11% above this benchmark. Historically, Pfizer's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 6.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Pfizer 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 752 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. Pfizer's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.22 is 11% 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 Pfizer 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. Pfizer's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.22, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfizer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer (BUE:PFE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS9,896.03, compared to a current price of ARS9,885.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.22, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 11% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Pfizer's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Pfizer (BUE:PFE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.22 as of Jul. 19, 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 Pfizer (BUE:PFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS9,885.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS9,896.03. GuruFocus considers Pfizer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:PFE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.22 (45% below median its 10-year median of 4.02)
  • GF Value™: ARS9,896.03 vs. price of ARS9,885.00 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#381 of 752)

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


Pfizer Business Description

Address 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY, USA, 10001-2192
Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales of roughly $60 billion. While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13 and cardiology drugs Vyndaqel and Eliquis. Pfizer sells these products globally, with international sales representing 40% of total sales. Within international sales, emerging markets are a major contributor.
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