Novavax (FRA:NVV1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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What is Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Novavax FRA:NVV1 +0.39% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 6.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:NVV1 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Biotechnology companies, Novavax ranks better than 77.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Novavax's current share price is €7.75. Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.87. Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.59.

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

FRA:NVV1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 6.63   Max: 130.13
Current: 1.66

During the past years, Novavax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 130.13. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 6.63.

FRA:NVV1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.19% of 526 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.96 vs FRA:NVV1: 1.66

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.

Novavax's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.299. 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 €4.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Novavax  (FRA:NVV1) 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.


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novavax'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.

Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Novavax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Novavax 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 1.18 1.62 1.26 1.48 1.69

FRA:NVV1 vs MAZE, SLBT, AVLN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Novavax'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.


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Novavax 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=7.75/4.87
=1.59

* 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.

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

For example, Novavax'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)
=0.299/333.9520*333.9520
=0.299

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Novavax Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.212 241.428 0.293
201612 0.377 241.432 0.521
201703 0.387 243.801 0.530
201706 0.423 244.955 0.577
201709 0.473 246.819 0.640
201712 0.556 246.524 0.753
201803 0.465 249.554 0.622
201806 0.491 251.989 0.651
201809 0.347 252.439 0.459
201812 0.281 251.233 0.374
201903 0.172 254.202 0.226
201906 0.127 256.143 0.166
201909 0.094 256.759 0.122
201912 0.282 256.974 0.366
202003 0.069 258.115 0.089
202006 0.538 257.797 0.697
202009 2.166 260.280 2.779
202012 -2.169 260.474 -2.781
202103 5.144 264.877 6.485
202106 3.337 271.696 4.102
202109 2.034 274.310 2.476
202112 -8.495 278.802 -10.175
202203 6.803 287.504 7.902
202206 2.251 296.311 2.537
202209 8.107 296.808 9.122
202212 3.403 296.797 3.829
202303 -0.070 301.836 -0.077
202306 3.764 305.109 4.120
202309 0.200 307.789 0.217
202312 1.875 306.746 2.041
202403 0.617 312.332 0.660
202406 2.327 314.175 2.473
202409 0.476 315.301 0.504
202412 0.526 315.605 0.557
202503 3.472 319.799 3.626
202506 1.170 322.561 1.211
202509 0.370 324.800 0.380
202512 0.669 324.054 0.689
202603 0.739 330.213 0.747
202606 0.299 333.952 0.299

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 1.59 mean?
Novavax (FRA:NVV1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 as of Aug. 31, 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 Novavax and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 6.63. Over the past decade, Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 130.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Novavax ranks #120 out of 526 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 130.13. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.96. Novavax's value of 1.59 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novavax ranks #120 out of 526 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Novavax has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MAZE and SLBT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Novavax ranks #120 out of 526 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Novavax in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.96. Novavax's value of 1.59 is 73.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Novavax's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 130.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.63 vs. the industry median of 5.96, Novavax 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 5.96, based on 526 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. Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is 73.3% 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 Novavax and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novavax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novavax (FRA:NVV1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.80, compared to a current price of €7.75 — trading 176.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.63 and 73.3% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.96. Novavax's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Novavax (FRA:NVV1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 31, 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 Novavax (FRA:NVV1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novavax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.75 is trading 176.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.80. GuruFocus considers Novavax to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NVV1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (76% below median its 10-year median of 6.63)
  • GF Value™: €2.80 vs. price of €7.75 (176.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.3% below the Biotechnology median (#120 of 526)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NVV1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novavax Business Description

Address 21 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, 20878
Novavax Inc is a biotechnology company that develops vaccines. The company works in the clinical stage of development with a focus on delivering novel products that prevent a broad range of diseases. It works together with its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary to produce vaccine candidates to respond to both known and emerging disease threats. The company believes its vaccine technology has the potential to be applied broadly to a wide variety of human infectious diseases. The company manages its business as one operating segment, an in-house early-stage R&D business to build a pipeline of high-value assets using its technology along with seeking to enter into partnerships to drive value creation for its assets.
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