Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.65 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 21% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MEX:VRTX Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:VRTX
88 GF Score
Price MXN9,315.00
GF Value MXN8,967.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals MEX:VRTX 88 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.65 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 21.09. GuruFocus rates MEX:VRTX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,967.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Biotechnology companies, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 75.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current share price is MXN9315.00. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN559.59. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 16.65.

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

MEX:VRTX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.63   Med: 21.09   Max: 37.95
Current: 16.95

During the past years, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 37.95. The lowest was 13.63. And the median was 21.09.

MEX:VRTX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
75.67% of 526 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.96 vs MEX:VRTX: 16.95

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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN227.951. 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 MXN559.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Vertex Pharmaceuticals  (MEX:VRTX) 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.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Vertex 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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 17.19 17.86 20.54 16.56 15.60

Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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 16.55 13.93 15.60 14.62 15.55

MEX:VRTX vs REGN, RVMD, ALNY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vertex 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.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


MEX:VRTX
88GF Score
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:VRTX
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Vertex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9315.00/559.59
=16.65

* 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.

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

For example, Vertex 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)
=227.951/333.9520*333.9520
=227.951

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 32.667 241.428 45.186
201612 38.576 241.432 53.359
201703 54.111 243.801 74.120
201706 39.088 244.955 53.289
201709 41.925 246.819 56.726
201712 49.871 246.524 67.557
201803 45.031 249.554 60.260
201806 57.156 251.989 75.747
201809 56.487 252.439 74.727
201812 65.754 251.233 87.404
201903 64.003 254.202 84.082
201906 69.591 256.143 90.731
201909 71.990 256.759 93.633
201912 101.633 256.974 132.078
202003 134.817 258.115 174.428
202006 133.591 257.797 173.055
202009 128.681 260.280 165.104
202012 123.824 260.474 158.754
202103 134.580 264.877 169.676
202106 136.779 271.696 168.120
202109 157.093 274.310 191.249
202112 165.501 278.802 198.239
202203 161.936 287.504 188.098
202206 170.789 296.311 192.485
202209 180.942 296.808 203.586
202212 172.468 296.797 194.059
202303 164.448 301.836 181.946
202306 164.144 305.109 179.661
202309 166.001 307.789 180.112
202312 163.865 306.746 178.399
202403 171.022 312.332 182.860
202406 187.786 314.175 199.607
202409 209.117 315.301 221.487
202412 236.035 315.605 249.756
202503 218.394 319.799 228.059
202506 215.616 322.561 223.230
202509 219.076 324.800 225.249
202512 224.193 324.054 231.041
202603 210.152 330.213 212.532
202606 227.951 333.952 227.951

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 16.65 mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.65 as of Aug. 30, 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 21.09. Over the past decade, Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.63 to 37.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #398 out of 526 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.65 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.63 to a high of 37.95. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.96. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' value of 16.65 is 179.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #398 out of 526 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to REGN and RVMD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #398 out of 526 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.96. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' value of 16.65 is 179.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vertex Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.63 to 37.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.09 vs. the industry median of 5.96, Vertex 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 5.96, based on 526 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. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.65 is 179.4% 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.65, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 21.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,967.98, compared to a current price of MXN9,315.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.65, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.09 and 179.4% above the Biotechnology industry median of 5.96. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.65 as of Aug. 30, 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN9,315.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,967.98. GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VRTX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.65 (21% below median its 10-year median of 21.09)
  • GF Value™: MXN8,967.98 vs. price of MXN9,315.00 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 179.4% above the Biotechnology median (#398 of 526)

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


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
88GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MEX:VRTX

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN9,315.00
Price
MXN8,967.98
GF Value