Cerus (CERS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.22 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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CERS Cerus Corp CERS
78 GF Score
Price $2.74
GF Value $2.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cerus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cerus CERS +0.55% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates CERS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 524 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Cerus ranks worse than 59.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Cerus's current share price is $2.74. Cerus's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.85. Cerus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.22.

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

CERS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 7.62   Max: 14.94
Current: 3.21

During the past years, Cerus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.94. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 7.62.

CERS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
59.73% of 524 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs CERS: 3.21

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.

Cerus's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.286. 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 $0.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cerus  (NAS:CERS) 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.


Cerus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cerus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cerus'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.

Cerus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Cerus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Cerus 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 1.87 2.05 2.60 2.21 3.44

CERS vs CTKB, TCMD, CBLL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Cerus'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.


Cerus Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Cerus's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cerus 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.74/0.85
=3.22

* 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.

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

For example, Cerus'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)
=0.286/333.9520*333.9520
=0.286

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cerus Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.099 241.428 0.137
201612 0.098 241.432 0.136
201703 0.068 243.801 0.093
201706 0.091 244.955 0.124
201709 0.098 246.819 0.133
201712 0.142 246.524 0.192
201803 0.109 249.554 0.146
201806 0.117 251.989 0.155
201809 0.115 252.439 0.152
201812 0.121 251.233 0.161
201903 0.128 254.202 0.168
201906 0.132 256.143 0.172
201909 0.128 256.759 0.166
201912 0.146 256.974 0.190
202003 0.118 258.115 0.153
202006 0.131 257.797 0.170
202009 0.142 260.280 0.182
202012 0.168 260.474 0.215
202103 0.138 264.877 0.174
202106 0.184 271.696 0.226
202109 0.210 274.310 0.256
202112 0.230 278.802 0.275
202203 0.215 287.504 0.250
202206 0.232 296.311 0.261
202209 0.223 296.808 0.251
202212 0.248 296.797 0.279
202303 0.174 301.836 0.193
202306 0.215 305.109 0.235
202309 0.220 307.789 0.239
202312 0.258 306.746 0.281
202403 0.211 312.332 0.226
202406 0.244 314.175 0.259
202409 0.248 315.301 0.263
202412 0.274 315.605 0.290
202503 0.231 319.799 0.241
202506 0.274 322.561 0.284
202509 0.275 324.800 0.283
202512 0.301 324.054 0.310
202603 0.276 330.213 0.279
202606 0.286 333.952 0.286

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 3.22 mean?
Cerus (CERS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.22 as of Aug. 27, 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 Cerus and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 7.62. Over the past decade, Cerus' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 14.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Cerus ranks #313 out of 524 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Cerus' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cerus' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.22 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 14.94. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. Cerus' value of 3.22 is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cerus ranks #313 out of 524 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cerus has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cerus' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTKB and TCMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Cerus ranks #313 out of 524 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Cerus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. Cerus' value of 3.22 is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cerus' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 14.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Cerus 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.26, based on 524 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. Cerus's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.22 is 42.5% 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 Cerus and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cerus's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cerus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerus (CERS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.23, compared to a current price of $2.74 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 42.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.26. Cerus' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Cerus (CERS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22 as of Aug. 27, 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 Cerus (CERS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.74 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23. GuruFocus considers Cerus to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CERS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.22 (58% below median its 10-year median of 7.62)
  • GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $2.74 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#313 of 524)

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


Cerus Business Description

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Address 1220 Concord Avenue, Suite 600, Concord, CA, USA, 94520
Cerus Corp is a biomedical products company focused on the field of blood transfusion safety. The INTERCEPT Blood System is designed to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections by inactivating a broad range of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. The company sells its INTERCEPT platelet and plasma systems in the United States of America, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States countries, the Middle East, and selected countries in other regions around the world. The firm continues to operate in only one segment: Blood safety, and generates revenue from the same.
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