Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.98 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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LIM:BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Co LIM:BMY
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Price $56.98
GF Value $48.21
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What is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co LIM:BMY 56 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates LIM:BMY with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 751 Drug Manufacturers companies, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks worse than 61.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current share price is $56.98. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.09. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:BMY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 4.4   Max: 6.97
Current: 2.78

During the past years, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.97. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 4.40.

LIM:BMY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
61.12% of 751 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs LIM:BMY: 2.78

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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.613. 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 $19.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co  (LIM:BMY) 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.


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Quarterly Data
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LIM:BMY vs PFE, GILD, AMGN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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.


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=56.98/19.09
=2.98

* 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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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)
=5.613/330.2130*330.2130
=5.613

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.901 241.018 3.975
201609 2.932 241.428 4.010
201612 3.115 241.432 4.260
201703 2.950 243.801 3.996
201706 3.118 244.955 4.203
201709 3.194 246.819 4.273
201712 3.316 246.524 4.442
201803 3.166 249.554 4.189
201806 3.487 251.989 4.569
201809 3.479 252.439 4.551
201812 3.649 251.233 4.796
201903 3.616 254.202 4.697
201906 3.832 256.143 4.940
201909 3.676 256.759 4.728
201912 4.095 256.974 5.262
202003 4.775 258.115 6.109
202006 4.476 257.797 5.733
202009 4.603 260.280 5.840
202012 4.915 260.474 6.231
202103 4.889 264.877 6.095
202106 5.197 271.696 6.316
202109 5.182 274.310 6.238
202112 5.396 278.802 6.391
202203 5.383 287.504 6.183
202206 5.531 296.311 6.164
202209 5.223 296.808 5.811
202212 5.375 296.797 5.980
202303 5.365 301.836 5.869
202306 5.341 305.109 5.780
202309 5.313 307.789 5.700
202312 5.645 306.746 6.077
202403 5.865 312.332 6.201
202406 6.013 314.175 6.320
202409 5.855 315.301 6.132
202412 6.080 315.605 6.361
202503 5.491 319.799 5.670
202506 6.020 322.561 6.163
202509 5.994 324.800 6.094
202512 6.132 324.054 6.249
202603 5.613 330.213 5.613

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 2.98 mean?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.98 as of Jul. 20, 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.40. Over the past decade, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 6.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #459 out of 751 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.98 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 6.97. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's value of 2.98 is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #459 out of 751 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PFE and GILD?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #459 out of 751 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bristol-Myers Squibb Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's value of 2.98 is 48.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 6.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 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 2.01, 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. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.98 is 48.3% 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.21, compared to a current price of $56.98 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 48.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.01. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 20, 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $56.98 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.21. GuruFocus considers Bristol-Myers Squibb Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:BMY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.98 (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.40)
  • GF Value™: $48.21 vs. price of $56.98 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#459 of 751)

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


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Business Description

Address Route 206 and Province Line Road, Princeton, New Jersey, NJ, USA, 08543
Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
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