Zymeworks (FRA:ZA8) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.69 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:ZA8 Zymeworks Inc FRA:ZA8
59 GF Score
Price €19.93
GF Value €23.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Zymeworks FRA:ZA8 +2.13% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.69 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZA8 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Biotechnology companies, Zymeworks ranks worse than 69.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Zymeworks's current share price is €19.925. Zymeworks's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.57. Zymeworks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 12.69.

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

FRA:ZA8' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.57   Med: 12.52   Max: 14.71
Current: 11.85

During the past years, Zymeworks's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.71. The lowest was 8.57. And the median was 12.52.

FRA:ZA8's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
69.46% of 537 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.65 vs FRA:ZA8: 11.85

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.

Zymeworks's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.028. 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 €1.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zymeworks  (FRA:ZA8) 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.


Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zymeworks'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.

Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Zymeworks Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Zymeworks 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 0.00 0.00 8.88 14.05 13.10

FRA:ZA8 vs MPLT, SRPT, GENB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zymeworks'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.


Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Zymeworks 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.925/1.57
=12.69

* 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.

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

For example, Zymeworks'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)
=0.028/330.2130*330.2130
=0.028

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Zymeworks Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.285 241.018 0.390
201609 0.098 241.428 0.134
201612 0.107 241.432 0.146
201703 0.011 243.801 0.015
201706 0.057 244.955 0.077
201709 0.004 246.819 0.005
201712 1.664 246.524 2.229
201803 0.001 249.554 0.001
201806 0.701 251.989 0.919
201809 0.055 252.439 0.072
201812 0.795 251.233 1.045
201903 0.330 254.202 0.429
201906 0.212 256.143 0.273
201909 0.164 256.759 0.211
201912 0.039 256.974 0.050
202003 0.154 258.115 0.197
202006 0.216 257.797 0.277
202009 0.044 260.280 0.056
202012 0.252 260.474 0.319
202103 0.011 264.877 0.014
202106 0.029 271.696 0.035
202109 0.072 274.310 0.087
202112 0.337 278.802 0.399
202203 0.028 287.504 0.032
202206 0.078 296.311 0.087
202209 0.040 296.808 0.045
202212 5.694 296.797 6.335
202303 0.498 301.836 0.545
202306 0.096 305.109 0.104
202309 0.219 307.789 0.235
202312 0.219 306.746 0.236
202403 0.121 312.332 0.128
202406 0.234 314.175 0.246
202409 0.189 315.301 0.198
202412 0.397 315.605 0.415
202503 0.333 319.799 0.344
202506 0.546 322.561 0.559
202509 0.310 324.800 0.315
202512 0.029 324.054 0.030
202603 0.028 330.213 0.028

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 12.69 mean?
Zymeworks (FRA:ZA8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.69 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 Zymeworks and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, Zymeworks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 8.57 to 14.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Zymeworks ranks #373 out of 537 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Zymeworks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Zymeworks' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.69 is near median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.57 to a high of 14.71. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.65. Zymeworks' value of 12.69 is 124.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zymeworks ranks #373 out of 537 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zymeworks has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zymeworks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MPLT and SRPT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zymeworks ranks #373 out of 537 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Zymeworks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.65. Zymeworks' value of 12.69 is 124.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zymeworks' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 8.57 to 14.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 5.65, Zymeworks 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 5.65, based on 537 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. Zymeworks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.69 is 124.6% 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 Zymeworks and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zymeworks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zymeworks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zymeworks (FRA:ZA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.81, compared to a current price of €19.93 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 124.6% above the Biotechnology industry median of 5.65. Zymeworks' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Zymeworks (FRA:ZA8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.69 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 Zymeworks (FRA:ZA8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zymeworks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.93 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.81. GuruFocus considers Zymeworks to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZA8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.69 (near median its 10-year median of 12.52)
  • GF Value™: €23.81 vs. price of €19.93 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.6% above the Biotechnology median (#373 of 537)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zymeworks Business Description

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Address 108 Patriot Drive, Suite A, Middletown, DE, USA, 19709
Zymeworks Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation multifunctional biotherapeutics. Its suite of therapeutic platforms and its fully integrated drug development engine enables precise engineering of differentiated therapeutic product candidates. Its clinical candidate, zanidatamab, is a novel HER2-targeted bispecific antibody currently being evaluated in multiple Phase 1, Phase 2, and pivotal clinical trials globally as a targeted treatment option for patients with solid tumors that express HER2. It is also advancing a deep preclinical pipeline in oncology and other therapeutic areas.
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