Johnson & Johnson (MEX:JNJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.56 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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MEX:JNJ Johnson & Johnson MEX:JNJ
74 GF Score
Price MXN4,452.00
GF Value MXN3,353.43
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What is Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Johnson & Johnson MEX:JNJ -0.06% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 5.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:JNJ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,353.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Drug Manufacturers companies, Johnson & Johnson ranks worse than 85.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Johnson & Johnson's current share price is MXN4452.00. Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN678.43. Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.56.

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

MEX:JNJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98   Med: 5.05   Max: 6.85
Current: 6.77

During the past years, Johnson & Johnson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.85. The lowest was 3.98. And the median was 5.05.

MEX:JNJ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.2% of 750 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs MEX:JNJ: 6.77

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.

Johnson & Johnson's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN180.990. 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 MXN678.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Johnson & Johnson  (MEX:JNJ) 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.


Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson & Johnson'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.

Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Johnson & Johnson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Johnson & Johnson Quarterly Data
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MEX:JNJ vs ABBV, MRK, LLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Johnson & Johnson'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.


Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Johnson & Johnson 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.

Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4452.00/678.43
=6.56

* 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.

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

For example, Johnson & Johnson'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)
=180.99/333.9520*333.9520
=180.990

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Johnson & Johnson Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 123.702 241.428 171.109
201612 134.967 241.432 186.688
201703 121.443 243.801 166.349
201706 124.214 244.955 169.343
201709 130.258 246.819 176.242
201712 144.646 246.524 195.944
201803 133.063 249.554 178.064
201806 150.406 251.989 199.328
201809 139.540 252.439 184.598
201812 146.895 251.233 195.260
201903 143.904 254.202 189.051
201906 146.738 256.143 191.313
201909 153.276 256.759 199.357
201912 146.391 256.974 190.243
202003 181.641 258.115 235.009
202006 158.782 257.797 205.687
202009 174.474 260.280 223.859
202012 167.418 260.474 214.646
202103 170.713 264.877 215.232
202106 173.697 271.696 213.498
202109 179.400 274.310 218.406
202112 74.995 278.802 89.830
202203 174.924 287.504 203.184
202206 181.129 296.311 204.138
202209 151.136 296.808 170.050
202212 146.519 296.797 164.861
202303 144.546 301.836 159.926
202306 140.503 305.109 153.785
202309 145.865 307.789 158.264
202312 149.364 306.746 162.611
202403 146.034 312.332 156.143
202406 169.790 314.175 180.478
202409 182.240 315.301 193.020
202412 193.352 315.605 204.592
202503 184.789 319.799 192.967
202506 184.805 322.561 191.331
202509 181.229 324.800 186.336
202512 181.030 324.054 186.559
202603 177.451 330.213 179.460
202606 180.990 333.952 180.990

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 6.56 mean?
Johnson & Johnson (MEX:JNJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.56 as of Aug. 17, 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 Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 5.05. Over the past decade, Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.98 to 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #639 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Johnson & Johnson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.56 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 6.85. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Johnson & Johnson's value of 6.56 is 221.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #639 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Johnson & Johnson has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ABBV and MRK?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #639 out of 750 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Johnson & Johnson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Johnson & Johnson's value of 6.56 is 221.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson & Johnson's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.98 to 6.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.05 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Johnson & Johnson 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 2.04, based on 750 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. Johnson & Johnson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.56 is 221.6% 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 Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson & Johnson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 5.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson & Johnson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson & Johnson (MEX:JNJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,353.43, compared to a current price of MXN4,452.00 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.05 and 221.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.04. Johnson & Johnson's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Johnson & Johnson (MEX:JNJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56 as of Aug. 17, 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 Johnson & Johnson (MEX:JNJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson & Johnson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,452.00 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,353.43. GuruFocus considers Johnson & Johnson to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:JNJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.56 (30% above median its 10-year median of 5.05)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,353.43 vs. price of MXN4,452.00 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 221.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#639 of 750)

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


Johnson & Johnson Business Description

Address One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ, USA, 08933
Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. It has two divisions: innovative medicine and medtech. These now represent all of the company's sales following the divestment of the consumer business, Kenvue, in 2023. After restructurings in 2023-24, the drug division focuses on three main therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, and neurology. Geographically, just over half of total revenue is generated in the United States.
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