Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.16 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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MEX:IONS Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:IONS
67 GF Score
Price MXN1,010.00
GF Value MXN763.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ionis Pharmaceuticals MEX:IONS 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.16 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 12.65. GuruFocus rates MEX:IONS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN763.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 525 Biotechnology companies, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 62.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current share price is MXN1010.00. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN90.50. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 11.16.

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

MEX:IONS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.9   Med: 12.65   Max: 38.42
Current: 10.19

During the past years, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 38.42. The lowest was 4.90. And the median was 12.65.

MEX:IONS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
62.86% of 525 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 6 vs MEX:IONS: 10.19

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.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN28.270. 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 MXN90.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals  (MEX:IONS) 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.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ionis 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.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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MEX:IONS vs KYMR, PRAX, HALO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ionis 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.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ionis 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1010.00/90.50
=11.16

* 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.

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

For example, Ionis 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)
=28.27/333.9520*333.9520
=28.270

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 17.384 241.428 24.046
201612 31.687 241.432 43.830
201703 17.447 243.801 23.898
201706 16.368 244.955 22.315
201709 17.264 246.819 23.359
201712 25.985 246.524 35.200
201803 20.935 249.554 28.015
201806 17.976 251.989 23.823
201809 19.801 252.439 26.195
201812 26.068 251.233 34.651
201903 40.734 254.202 53.513
201906 22.437 256.143 29.253
201909 23.113 256.759 30.062
201912 50.549 256.974 65.691
202003 22.429 258.115 29.019
202006 24.107 257.797 31.228
202009 25.312 260.280 32.477
202012 41.257 260.474 52.895
202103 16.206 264.877 20.432
202106 17.758 271.696 21.827
202109 19.390 274.310 23.606
202112 63.921 278.802 76.565
202203 19.956 287.504 23.180
202206 18.983 296.311 21.394
202209 22.640 296.808 25.473
202212 20.847 296.797 23.457
202303 16.483 301.836 18.237
202306 22.573 305.109 24.707
202309 17.527 307.789 19.017
202312 38.357 306.746 41.759
202403 13.627 312.332 14.570
202406 28.273 314.175 30.053
202409 17.732 315.301 18.781
202412 29.918 315.605 31.657
202503 16.963 319.799 17.714
202506 46.683 322.561 48.332
202509 17.994 324.800 18.501
202512 22.545 324.054 23.234
202603 26.906 330.213 27.211
202606 28.270 333.952 28.270

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 11.16 mean?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.16 as of Aug. 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 12.65. Over the past decade, Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.90 to 38.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #330 out of 525 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.16 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 38.42. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' value of 11.16 is 86% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #330 out of 525 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KYMR and PRAX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #330 out of 525 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ionis Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' value of 11.16 is 86% above this benchmark. Historically, Ionis Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.90 to 38.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.65 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Ionis 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 6.00, based on 525 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. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.16 is 86% 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.16, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 12.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN763.58, compared to a current price of MXN1,010.00 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.16, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.65 and 86% above the Biotechnology industry median of 6.00. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.16 as of Aug. 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.

Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,010.00 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN763.58. GuruFocus considers Ionis Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:IONS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.16 (12% below median its 10-year median of 12.65)
  • GF Value™: MXN763.58 vs. price of MXN1,010.00 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86% above the Biotechnology median (#330 of 525)

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


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 2855 Gazelle Court, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92010
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis marked its first two independent launches in 2025 for Tryngolza (for FCS) and Dawnzera (for HAE).
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