Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.06 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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MEX:ARDX Ardelyx Inc MEX:ARDX
69 GF Score
Price MXN99.00
GF Value MXN217.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ardelyx MEX:ARDX 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 6.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:ARDX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN217.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Biotechnology companies, Ardelyx ranks worse than 54.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Ardelyx's current share price is MXN99.00. Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16.34. Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.06.

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

MEX:ARDX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 6.84   Max: 10.79
Current: 6.82

During the past years, Ardelyx's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 10.79. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 6.84.

MEX:ARDX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
54.83% of 538 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.69 vs MEX:ARDX: 6.82

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.

Ardelyx's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6.929. 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 MXN16.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ardelyx  (MEX:ARDX) 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.


Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ardelyx'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.

Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ardelyx Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 2.00 5.35 6.88 8.07

Ardelyx 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 6.73 6.16 8.10 8.07 7.87

MEX:ARDX vs AVLN, INBX, JBIO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ardelyx'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.


Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ardelyx 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=99.00/16.34
=6.06

* 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.

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

For example, Ardelyx'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)
=6.929/330.2130*330.2130
=6.929

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ardelyx Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.000 246.819 0.000
201712 17.355 246.524 23.247
201803 0.886 249.554 1.172
201806 0.011 251.989 0.014
201809 0.052 252.439 0.068
201812 0.027 251.233 0.035
201903 0.000 254.202 0.000
201906 0.006 256.143 0.008
201909 0.947 256.759 1.218
201912 0.607 256.974 0.780
202003 0.320 258.115 0.409
202006 0.476 257.797 0.610
202009 0.671 260.280 0.851
202012 0.395 260.474 0.501
202103 1.384 264.877 1.725
202106 0.261 271.696 0.317
202109 0.232 274.310 0.279
202112 0.183 278.802 0.217
202203 0.071 287.504 0.082
202206 0.349 296.311 0.389
202209 0.607 296.808 0.675
202212 4.467 296.797 4.970
202303 0.990 301.836 1.083
202306 1.781 305.109 1.928
202309 4.310 307.789 4.624
202312 2.510 306.746 2.702
202403 3.277 312.332 3.465
202406 5.719 314.175 6.011
202409 8.200 315.301 8.588
202412 10.203 315.605 10.675
202503 6.354 319.799 6.561
202506 7.664 322.561 7.846
202509 8.366 324.800 8.505
202512 9.254 324.054 9.430
202603 6.929 330.213 6.929

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 6.06 mean?
Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.06 as of Jul. 19, 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 Ardelyx and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 6.84. Over the past decade, Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardelyx ranks #295 out of 538 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ardelyx's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.06 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 10.79. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69. Ardelyx's value of 6.06 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardelyx ranks #295 out of 538 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ardelyx has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AVLN and INBX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ardelyx ranks #295 out of 538 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ardelyx in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69. Ardelyx's value of 6.06 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ardelyx's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 10.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.84 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Ardelyx 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 5.69, 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. Ardelyx's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.06 is 6.5% 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 Ardelyx and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardelyx's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.06, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 6.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardelyx stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN217.64, compared to a current price of MXN99.00 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.06, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.84 and 6.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 5.69. Ardelyx's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.06 as of Jul. 19, 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 Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardelyx stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN99.00 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN217.64. GuruFocus considers Ardelyx to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ARDX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.06 (11% below median its 10-year median of 6.84)
  • GF Value™: MXN217.64 vs. price of MXN99.00 (54.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% above the Biotechnology median (#295 of 538)

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


Ardelyx Business Description

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Address 400 Fifth Avenue, Suite 210, Waltham, MA, USA, 02451
Ardelyx Inc is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercialize, first-in-class medicines that meet unmet medical needs. It has developed a platform that enabled the discovery of new biological mechanisms and pathways to develop potent and efficacious therapies that minimize the side effects and drug-drug interactions frequently encountered with traditional, systemically absorbed medicines. Its products Tenapanor, branded as IBSRELA, is used for the treatment of adults with IBS-C. Tenapanor, branded as XPHOZAH, is used to reduce serum phosphorus in adults with CKD on dialysis as add-on therapy in patients who have an inadequate response to phosphate binders or who are intolerant of any dose of phosphate binder therapy.
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