NEPH (Nephros) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.77 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 56% Above Median

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NEPH Nephros Inc NEPH
65 GF Score
Price $3.55
GF Value $2.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Nephros NEPH +5.01% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.77 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates NEPH with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nephros ranks worse than 55.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Nephros's current share price is $3.55. Nephros's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.28. Nephros's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.77.

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

NEPH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 1.77   Max: 9.22
Current: 2.81

During the past years, Nephros's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.22. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 1.77.

NEPH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
55.47% of 521 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs NEPH: 2.81

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.

Nephros's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.474. 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 $1.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nephros  (NAS:NEPH) 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.


Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nephros'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.

Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Nephros Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Nephros 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 1.52 3.53 3.95 3.99 2.33

NEPH vs MLSS, RGNT, HBIO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Nephros'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.


Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nephros's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nephros 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.55/1.28
=2.77

* 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.

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

For example, Nephros'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)
=0.474/330.2130*330.2130
=0.474

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Nephros Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.094 241.018 0.129
201609 0.088 241.428 0.120
201612 0.137 241.432 0.187
201703 0.133 243.801 0.180
201706 0.144 244.955 0.194
201709 0.152 246.819 0.203
201712 0.215 246.524 0.288
201803 0.160 249.554 0.212
201806 0.194 251.989 0.254
201809 0.242 252.439 0.317
201812 0.226 251.233 0.297
201903 0.248 254.202 0.322
201906 0.313 256.143 0.404
201909 0.402 256.759 0.517
201912 0.398 256.974 0.511
202003 0.294 258.115 0.376
202006 0.175 257.797 0.224
202009 0.235 260.280 0.298
202012 0.241 260.474 0.306
202103 0.277 264.877 0.345
202106 0.228 271.696 0.277
202109 0.257 274.310 0.309
202112 0.266 278.802 0.315
202203 0.211 287.504 0.242
202206 0.277 296.311 0.309
202209 0.234 296.808 0.260
202212 0.247 296.797 0.275
202303 0.359 301.836 0.393
202306 0.344 305.109 0.372
202309 0.358 307.789 0.384
202312 0.310 306.746 0.334
202403 0.335 312.332 0.354
202406 0.309 314.175 0.325
202409 0.332 315.301 0.348
202412 0.357 315.605 0.374
202503 0.459 319.799 0.474
202506 0.409 322.561 0.419
202509 0.431 324.800 0.438
202512 0.417 324.054 0.425
202603 0.474 330.213 0.474

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 2.77 mean?
Nephros (NEPH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.77 as of Jul. 24, 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 Nephros and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Nephros' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 9.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Nephros ranks #289 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Nephros' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Nephros' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.77 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 9.22. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.27. Nephros' value of 2.77 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nephros ranks #289 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nephros has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nephros' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MLSS and RGNT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nephros ranks #289 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Nephros in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.27. Nephros' value of 2.77 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Nephros' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 9.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Nephros 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.27, based on 521 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. Nephros's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.77 is 22% 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 Nephros and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nephros's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.77, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nephros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nephros (NEPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.89, compared to a current price of $3.55 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.77, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 22% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.27. Nephros' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Nephros (NEPH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.77 as of Jul. 24, 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 Nephros (NEPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nephros stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.55 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.89. GuruFocus considers Nephros to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NEPH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.77 (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
  • GF Value™: $2.89 vs. price of $3.55 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#289 of 521)

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


Nephros Business Description

Other Exchanges NPJP:Germany
Address 380 Lackawanna Place, South Orange, NJ, USA, 07079
Nephros Inc is a commercial-stage company that develops and sells high-performance water solutions to the medical and commercial markets. In medical markets, it sells water filtration products and waterborne pathogen detection products. In commercial markets, the company manufactures and sells water filters that improve the taste and odor of water and reduce biofilm, bacteria, and scale build-up in downstream equipment. The company's subsidiary is engaged in the development of its second-generation hemodiafiltration system and other products focused on improving therapies for patients with renal disease. The company generates almost all of revenue from product sales and a small amount from royalty revenue and other revenues.
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