Novavax (MEX:NVAX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 81% Below Median

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MEX:NVAX Novavax Inc MEX:NVAX
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Price MXN134.00
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What is Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Novavax MEX:NVAX +1.52% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 7.34. GuruFocus rates MEX:NVAX with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN55.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 539 Biotechnology companies, Novavax ranks better than 80.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Novavax's current share price is MXN134.00. Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN97.56. Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

MEX:NVAX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 7.34   Max: 130.13
Current: 1.42

During the past years, Novavax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 130.13. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 7.34.

MEX:NVAX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
80.15% of 539 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.71 vs MEX:NVAX: 1.42

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.

Novavax's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN6.011. 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 MXN97.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Novavax  (MEX:NVAX) 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.


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novavax'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.

Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Novavax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Novavax Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.18 1.62 1.26 1.48 1.69

MEX:NVAX vs JBIO, AVLN, TRAX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Novavax'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.


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Novavax 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=134.00/97.56
=1.37

* 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.

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

For example, Novavax'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)
=6.011/333.9520*333.9520
=6.011

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Novavax Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.610 241.428 6.377
201612 8.209 241.432 11.355
201703 7.801 243.801 10.686
201706 8.587 244.955 11.707
201709 10.226 246.819 13.836
201712 12.928 246.524 17.513
201803 10.408 249.554 13.928
201806 11.262 251.989 14.925
201809 7.569 252.439 10.013
201812 6.277 251.233 8.344
201903 3.779 254.202 4.965
201906 2.747 256.143 3.581
201909 2.034 256.759 2.646
201912 5.914 256.974 7.686
202003 1.783 258.115 2.307
202006 13.994 257.797 18.128
202009 56.354 260.280 72.305
202012 -52.477 260.474 -67.280
202103 125.170 264.877 157.812
202106 80.039 271.696 98.379
202109 49.199 274.310 59.896
202112 -196.919 278.802 -235.872
202203 149.169 287.504 173.268
202206 47.867 296.311 53.948
202209 161.463 296.808 181.669
202212 70.285 296.797 79.084
202303 -1.345 301.836 -1.488
202306 69.921 305.109 76.531
202309 3.716 307.789 4.032
202312 34.706 306.746 37.784
202403 11.133 312.332 11.904
202406 45.894 314.175 48.783
202409 10.397 315.301 11.012
202412 11.489 315.605 12.157
202503 76.783 319.799 80.181
202506 25.419 322.561 26.317
202509 7.960 324.800 8.184
202512 14.105 324.054 14.536
202603 15.408 330.213 15.582
202606 6.011 333.952 6.011

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 1.37 mean?
Novavax (MEX:NVAX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 as of Aug. 11, 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 Novavax and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 7.34. Over the past decade, Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 130.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Novavax ranks #107 out of 539 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 7.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 130.13. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.71. Novavax's value of 1.37 is 76% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novavax ranks #107 out of 539 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Novavax has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JBIO and AVLN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Novavax ranks #107 out of 539 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Novavax in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.71. Novavax's value of 1.37 is 76% below this benchmark. Historically, Novavax's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 130.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.34 vs. the industry median of 5.71, Novavax 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 5.71, based on 539 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. Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 is 76% 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 Novavax and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novavax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novavax (MEX:NVAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN55.37, compared to a current price of MXN134.00 — trading 142% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 7.34 and 76% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.71. Novavax's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Novavax (MEX:NVAX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 11, 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 Novavax (MEX:NVAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novavax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN134.00 is trading 142% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN55.37. GuruFocus considers Novavax to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NVAX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.37 (81% below median its 10-year median of 7.34)
  • GF Value™: MXN55.37 vs. price of MXN134.00 (142% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76% below the Biotechnology median (#107 of 539)

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


Novavax Business Description

Address 21 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, 20878
Novavax Inc is a biotechnology company that develops vaccines. The company works in the clinical stage of development with a focus on delivering novel products that prevent a broad range of diseases. It works together with its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary to produce vaccine candidates to respond to both known and emerging disease threats. The company believes its vaccine technology has the potential to be applied broadly to a wide variety of human infectious diseases. The company manages its business as one operating segment, an in-house early-stage R&D business to build a pipeline of high-value assets using its technology along with seeking to enter into partnerships to drive value creation for its assets.
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