ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.19 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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MEX:ACAD ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:ACAD
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Price MXN453.75
GF Value MXN391.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals MEX:ACAD 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.19 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 16.10. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACAD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN391.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Biotechnology companies, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 55.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current share price is MXN453.75. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN55.37. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 8.19.

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

MEX:ACAD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.53   Med: 16.1   Max: 151.08
Current: 7.51

During the past years, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 151.08. The lowest was 4.53. And the median was 16.10.

MEX:ACAD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
55.37% of 531 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.98 vs MEX:ACAD: 7.51

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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN31.088. 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 MXN55.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals  (MEX:ACAD) 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.


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACADIA 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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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MEX:ACAD vs LEGN, TNGX, CAI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ACADIA 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.


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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ACADIA 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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=453.75/55.37
=8.19

* 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.

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

For example, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals'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)
=31.088/333.9520*333.9520
=31.088

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.867 241.428 1.199
201612 2.034 241.432 2.813
201703 2.366 243.801 3.241
201706 4.511 244.955 6.150
201709 5.271 246.819 7.132
201712 6.892 246.524 9.336
201803 7.118 249.554 9.525
201806 8.977 251.989 11.897
201809 8.724 252.439 11.541
201812 8.883 251.233 11.808
201903 8.482 254.202 11.143
201906 11.075 256.143 14.439
201909 12.798 256.759 16.646
201912 11.997 256.974 15.591
202003 13.593 258.115 17.587
202006 16.235 257.797 21.031
202009 16.845 260.280 21.613
202012 15.113 260.474 19.376
202103 13.612 264.877 17.162
202106 14.297 271.696 17.573
202109 16.844 274.310 20.506
202112 16.454 278.802 19.709
202203 14.260 287.504 16.564
202206 16.746 296.311 18.873
202209 16.245 296.808 18.278
202212 16.427 296.797 18.483
202303 13.159 301.836 14.559
202306 17.164 305.109 18.787
202309 22.453 307.789 24.362
202312 23.795 306.746 25.905
202403 20.502 312.332 21.921
202406 26.676 314.175 28.355
202409 29.670 315.301 31.425
202412 32.412 315.605 34.296
202503 29.811 319.799 31.130
202506 29.532 322.561 30.575
202509 29.952 324.800 30.796
202512 29.693 324.054 30.600
202603 27.989 330.213 28.306
202606 31.088 333.952 31.088

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 8.19 mean?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.19 as of Aug. 21, 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 16.10. Over the past decade, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.53 to 151.08. According to the industry distribution chart, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks #294 out of 531 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.19 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 16.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.53 to a high of 151.08. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.98. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' value of 8.19 is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks #294 out of 531 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LEGN and TNGX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks #294 out of 531 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places ACADIA Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.98. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' value of 8.19 is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.53 to 151.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.10 vs. the industry median of 5.98, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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 5.98, based on 531 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. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.19 is 37% 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.19, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 16.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN391.27, compared to a current price of MXN453.75 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.19, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 16.10 and 37% above the Biotechnology industry median of 5.98. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.19 as of Aug. 21, 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN453.75 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN391.27. GuruFocus considers ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ACAD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.19 (49% below median its 10-year median of 16.10)
  • GF Value™: MXN391.27 vs. price of MXN453.75 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37% above the Biotechnology median (#294 of 531)

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


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges ACAD:USADR6:Germany
Address 12830 El Camino Real, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, USA, 92130
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases. It has two core franchises in neuroscience and neuro-rare diseases. The neuroscience franchise is anchored by its commercial product NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), which is used for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's Disease Psychosis (PDP). The neuro-rare disease franchise is anchored by the commercial product DAYBUE, which is used for the treatment of Rett syndrome. In addition, the company has various product candidates under development in different stages, including ACP-204, ACP-211, ACP-711, ACP-2591, etc.
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