NovoCure (FRA:038) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.18 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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FRA:038 NovoCure Ltd FRA:038
72 GF Score
Price €14.68
GF Value €17.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is NovoCure Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

NovoCure FRA:038 -4.58% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:038 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, NovoCure ranks worse than 62.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), NovoCure's current share price is €14.675. NovoCure's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.61. NovoCure's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.18.

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

FRA:038' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18   Med: 3.91   Max: 8.72
Current: 3.25

During the past years, NovoCure's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.72. The lowest was 2.18. And the median was 3.91.

FRA:038's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
62.31% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs FRA:038: 3.25

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.

NovoCure's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.374. 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 €4.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NovoCure  (FRA:038) 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.


NovoCure Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


NovoCure Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NovoCure'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.

NovoCure Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

NovoCure Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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NovoCure Quarterly Data
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FRA:038 vs NEOG, AXGN, UFPT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, NovoCure'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.


NovoCure Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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NovoCure 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.675/4.61
=3.18

* 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.

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

For example, NovoCure'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)
=1.374/333.9520*333.9520
=1.374

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

NovoCure Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.225 241.428 0.311
201612 0.330 241.432 0.456
201703 0.373 243.801 0.511
201706 0.387 244.955 0.528
201709 0.472 246.819 0.639
201712 0.507 246.524 0.687
201803 0.470 249.554 0.629
201806 0.577 251.989 0.765
201809 0.597 252.439 0.790
201812 0.658 251.233 0.875
201903 0.684 254.202 0.899
201906 0.796 256.143 1.038
201909 0.777 256.759 1.011
201912 0.899 256.974 1.168
202003 0.852 258.115 1.102
202006 0.956 257.797 1.238
202009 1.037 260.280 1.331
202012 1.064 260.474 1.364
202103 1.102 264.877 1.389
202106 1.071 271.696 1.316
202109 1.095 274.310 1.333
202112 1.135 278.802 1.360
202203 1.199 287.504 1.393
202206 1.274 296.311 1.436
202209 1.261 296.808 1.419
202212 1.155 296.797 1.300
202303 1.080 301.836 1.195
202306 1.095 305.109 1.199
202309 1.117 307.789 1.212
202312 1.148 306.746 1.250
202403 1.188 312.332 1.270
202406 1.297 314.175 1.379
202409 1.291 315.301 1.367
202412 1.422 315.605 1.505
202503 1.300 319.799 1.358
202506 1.234 322.561 1.278
202509 1.273 324.800 1.309
202512 1.328 324.054 1.369
202603 1.319 330.213 1.334
202606 1.374 333.952 1.374

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 3.18 mean?
NovoCure (FRA:038) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.18 as of Jul. 29, 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 NovoCure and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.91. Over the past decade, NovoCure's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.18 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, NovoCure ranks #324 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is NovoCure's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
NovoCure's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.18 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 8.72. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. NovoCure's value of 3.18 is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NovoCure ranks #324 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NovoCure has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NovoCure's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NEOG and AXGN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, NovoCure ranks #324 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places NovoCure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. NovoCure's value of 3.18 is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, NovoCure's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.18 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 2.26, NovoCure 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 520 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. NovoCure's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.18 is 40.7% 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 NovoCure 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. NovoCure's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NovoCure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NovoCure (FRA:038) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.12, compared to a current price of €14.68 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 40.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.26. NovoCure's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 NovoCure (FRA:038), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 29, 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 NovoCure (FRA:038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NovoCure stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.68 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.12. GuruFocus considers NovoCure to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:038:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.18 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.91)
  • GF Value™: €17.12 vs. price of €14.68 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#324 of 520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NovoCure Business Description

Address Grenville Street, No. 4 The Forum, Second Floor, St. Helier, JEY, JE2 4UF
NovoCure Ltd is an oncology company with a proprietary platform technology in the United States. Its business involves the development, manufacture, and commercialization of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) devices, including Optune Gio and Optune Lua, for the treatment of solid tumor cancers. Its pipeline consists of Trident, Lunar-2, Panova-3, Metis, and other products and technologies for the treatment of Glioblastoma, Non-small cell lung cancer, and Pancreatic cancer. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, Japan, and other markets.
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