Alkermes (FRA:8AK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.59 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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FRA:8AK Alkermes PLC FRA:8AK
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Price €43.25
GF Value €28.01
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What is Alkermes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Alkermes FRA:8AK +2.34% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:8AK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 751 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alkermes ranks worse than 80.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Alkermes's current share price is €43.25. Alkermes's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.74. Alkermes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.59.

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

FRA:8AK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 4.01   Max: 16.57
Current: 5.58

During the past years, Alkermes's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 16.57. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 4.01.

FRA:8AK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.96% of 751 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs FRA:8AK: 5.58

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.

Alkermes's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.482. 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 €7.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alkermes  (FRA:8AK) 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.


Alkermes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Alkermes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alkermes'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.

Alkermes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Alkermes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Alkermes 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 3.51 3.62 3.32 4.07 5.92

FRA:8AK vs LQDA, LNTH, HIMS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alkermes'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.


Alkermes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Alkermes 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=43.25/7.74
=5.59

* 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.

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

For example, Alkermes'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)
=2.482/128.6700*128.6700
=2.482

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Alkermes Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.059 100.274 1.359
201612 1.330 99.676 1.717
201703 1.174 100.374 1.505
201706 1.270 100.673 1.623
201709 1.187 100.474 1.520
201712 1.512 100.075 1.944
201803 1.182 100.573 1.512
201806 1.681 101.072 2.140
201809 1.372 101.371 1.741
201812 1.785 100.773 2.279
201903 1.263 101.670 1.598
201906 1.578 102.168 1.987
201909 1.474 102.268 1.855
201912 2.356 102.068 2.970
202003 1.409 102.367 1.771
202006 1.383 101.769 1.749
202009 1.415 101.072 1.801
202012 1.446 101.072 1.841
202103 1.323 102.367 1.663
202106 1.538 103.364 1.915
202109 1.549 104.859 1.901
202112 1.622 106.653 1.957
202203 1.557 109.245 1.834
202206 1.595 112.779 1.820
202209 1.551 113.504 1.758
202212 1.750 115.436 1.951
202303 1.627 117.609 1.780
202306 3.322 119.662 3.572
202309 2.076 120.749 2.212
202312 2.074 120.749 2.210
202403 1.863 120.990 1.981
202406 2.169 122.318 2.282
202409 2.040 121.594 2.159
202412 2.471 122.439 2.597
202503 1.680 123.405 1.752
202506 2.012 124.492 2.080
202509 1.993 124.810 2.055
202512 1.936 125.770 1.981
202603 2.045 127.830 2.058
202606 2.482 128.670 2.482

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 5.59 mean?
Alkermes (FRA:8AK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 as of Aug. 14, 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 Alkermes and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 4.01. Over the past decade, Alkermes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.54 to 16.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #608 out of 751 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Alkermes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alkermes' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 16.57. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Alkermes' value of 5.59 is 174% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #608 out of 751 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alkermes has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkermes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LQDA and LNTH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #608 out of 751 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Alkermes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Alkermes' value of 5.59 is 174% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkermes' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.54 to 16.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Alkermes 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 2.04, based on 751 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. Alkermes's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 is 174% 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 Alkermes and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkermes's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkermes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkermes (FRA:8AK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.01, compared to a current price of €43.25 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 174% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.04. Alkermes' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Alkermes (FRA:8AK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59 as of Aug. 14, 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 Alkermes (FRA:8AK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkermes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €43.25 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.01. GuruFocus considers Alkermes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8AK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.59 (39% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
  • GF Value™: €28.01 vs. price of €43.25 (54.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 174% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#608 of 751)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8AK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alkermes Business Description

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Address 1 Burlington Road, Connaught House, Dublin, IRL, D04 C5Y6
Alkermes PLC is a fully integrated biotechnology company that applies its proprietary technologies to research, develop, and commercialize pharmaceutical products designed for unmet medical needs in therapeutic areas. The company utilizes several to develop and commercialize products and, in so doing, access technological, financial, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources. Alkermes either purchases active drug products from third parties or receives them from its third-party licensees to formulate products using its technologies. It operates in U.S., which derives maximum revenue, Ireland and Rest of the world.
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