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Lexicon PharmaceuticalsLXRX -0.65%44 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates LXRX with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 44/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Biotechnology companies, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 67.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LXRX'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 4.05 Max: 24.07
Current: 2.63
During the past years, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 24.07. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 4.05.
LXRX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 67.29% of 538
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.585
vs LXRX: 2.63
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.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.053. 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 $0.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (NAS:LXRX) 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.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals'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.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
LXRX vs CGEM, WVE, CRVS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals'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.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals 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.
* 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.
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 2.63 mean?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 as of Jul. 26, 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 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 24.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ranks #176 out of 538 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 24.07. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' value of 2.63 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ranks #176 out of 538 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CGEM and WVE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ranks #176 out of 538 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Lexicon Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' value of 2.63 is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 24.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 5.59, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals 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 5.59, based on 538 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. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 is 52.9% 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 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 52.9% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.59. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63 as of Jul. 26, 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.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of human diseases. Some of its drug candidates are LX9211, an orally-delivered small molecule drug candidate, and LX9851, an orally-delivered small molecule drug candidate, as a treatment for obesity and associated cardiometabolic.
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