OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.16 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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FRA:EP3 OraSure Technologies Inc FRA:EP3
56 GF Score
Price €3.66
GF Value €1.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is OraSure Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

OraSure Technologies FRA:EP3 -0.54% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:EP3 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 523 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, OraSure Technologies ranks better than 68.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), OraSure Technologies's current share price is €3.66. OraSure Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.16. OraSure Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.16.

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

FRA:EP3' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 3.47   Max: 11.42
Current: 1.16

During the past years, OraSure Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.42. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 3.47.

FRA:EP3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
68.26% of 523 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.28 vs FRA:EP3: 1.16

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.

OraSure Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.347. 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 €3.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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OraSure Technologies  (FRA:EP3) 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.


OraSure Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


OraSure Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OraSure Technologies'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.

OraSure Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

OraSure Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.27 1.53 2.30 0.98 0.67

OraSure Technologies 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 0.91 0.81 0.87 0.67 0.82

FRA:EP3 vs UTMD, SMTI, EMBC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, OraSure Technologies'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.


OraSure Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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OraSure Technologies 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.

OraSure Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.66/3.16
=1.16

* 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.

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

For example, OraSure Technologies'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)
=0.347/330.2130*330.2130
=0.347

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

OraSure Technologies Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.497 241.018 0.681
201609 0.508 241.428 0.695
201612 0.588 241.432 0.804
201703 0.518 243.801 0.702
201706 0.589 244.955 0.794
201709 0.571 246.819 0.764
201712 0.705 246.524 0.944
201803 0.559 249.554 0.740
201806 0.600 251.989 0.786
201809 0.628 252.439 0.821
201812 0.707 251.233 0.929
201903 0.433 254.202 0.562
201906 0.553 256.143 0.713
201909 0.526 256.759 0.676
201912 0.719 256.974 0.924
202003 0.462 258.115 0.591
202006 0.401 257.797 0.514
202009 0.561 260.280 0.712
202012 0.720 260.474 0.913
202103 0.676 264.877 0.843
202106 0.664 271.696 0.807
202109 0.636 274.310 0.766
202112 0.781 278.802 0.925
202203 0.852 287.504 0.979
202206 1.047 296.311 1.167
202209 1.616 296.808 1.798
202212 1.599 296.797 1.779
202303 1.957 301.836 2.141
202306 1.076 305.109 1.165
202309 1.124 307.789 1.206
202312 0.928 306.746 0.999
202403 0.673 312.332 0.712
202406 0.681 314.175 0.716
202409 0.482 315.301 0.505
202412 0.478 315.605 0.500
202503 0.370 319.799 0.382
202506 0.363 322.561 0.372
202509 0.316 324.800 0.321
202512 0.319 324.054 0.325
202603 0.347 330.213 0.347

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 1.16 mean?
OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.16 as of Jul. 16, 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 OraSure Technologies and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, OraSure Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 11.42. According to the industry distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #166 out of 523 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is OraSure Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
OraSure Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.16 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 11.42. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28. OraSure Technologies' value of 1.16 is 49.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #166 out of 523 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OraSure Technologies has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OraSure Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UTMD and SMTI?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #166 out of 523 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts OraSure Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28. OraSure Technologies' value of 1.16 is 49.1% below this benchmark. Historically, OraSure Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 11.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.28, OraSure Technologies has consistently been below 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 2.28, based on 523 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. OraSure Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.16 is 49.1% below 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 OraSure Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OraSure Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OraSure Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.71, compared to a current price of €3.66 — trading 114% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 49.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.28. OraSure Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16 as of Jul. 16, 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 OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OraSure Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.66 is trading 114% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.71. GuruFocus considers OraSure Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EP3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.16 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €3.66 (114% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#166 of 523)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OraSure Technologies Business Description

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Address 220 East First Street, Bethlehem, PA, USA, 18015
OraSure Technologies Inc is principally engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of (i) diagnostics products, and (ii) sample management solutions. It develops products and services that support diagnostic testing and healthcare data analysis, with a focus on improving access to healthcare. The company derives its revenues from the sale of diagnostics products and sample management solutions. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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