POSC (Positron) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 179% Above Median

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What is Positron Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Positron POSC +5.51% 30 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates POSC with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Positron ranks better than 88.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Positron's current share price is $1.762. Positron's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $4.55. Positron's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.39.

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

POSC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, Positron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.55. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.14.

POSC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
88.46% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs POSC: 0.37

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.

Positron's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $0.015. 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 $4.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Positron  (OTCPK:POSC) 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.


Positron Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Positron Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Positron'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.

Positron Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Positron Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.25 0.10 0.16 0.37

Positron Semi-Annual Data
Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec24 Dec25
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 0.29 0.25 0.10 0.16 0.37

POSC vs MDAI, ECOR, COCH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Positron'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.


Positron Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Positron 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.762/4.55
=0.39

* 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.

Positron's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Positron's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=0.015/324.0540*324.0540
=0.015

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Positron Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
200712 13.788 210.036 21.273
200812 6.327 210.228 9.753
200912 2.418 215.949 3.628
201012 2.591 219.179 3.831
201112 3.389 225.672 4.866
201212 0.886 229.601 1.250
201312 0.449 233.049 0.624
201412 0.158 234.812 0.218
202412 0.023 315.605 0.024
202512 0.015 324.054 0.015

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 0.39 mean?
Positron (POSC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 31, 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 Positron and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Positron's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Positron ranks #60 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Positron's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Positron's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 179% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.55. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. Positron's value of 0.39 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Positron ranks #60 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Positron has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Positron's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MDAI and ECOR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Positron ranks #60 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Positron in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. Positron's value of 0.39 is 82.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Positron's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Positron 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.26, based on 520 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. Positron's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 82.7% 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 Positron and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Positron's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Positron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positron (POSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $1.76 — trading 1368.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 82.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.26. Positron's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 Positron (POSC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 31, 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 Positron (POSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.76 is trading 1368.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12. GuruFocus considers Positron to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for POSC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (179% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $1.76 (1368.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#60 of 520)

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


Positron Business Description

Address 3784 Commerce Court, Suite 100, North Tonawanda, NY, USA, 14120
Positron Corp is a medical technology company engaged in the co-development, manufacture, and sale of PET and PET-CT imaging systems, delivering high-performance, cost-effective molecular imaging solutions that empower healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and other critical conditions. By combining proprietary PET and PET-CT systems with comprehensive clinical and technical support, flexible financing, & a focus on operational efficiency, Positron makes advance diagnostic imaging more accessible & sustainable for hospitals, outpatient centers, & physician practices. The company focused on advancing positron emission tomography imaging through the development, manufacture, & commercialization of PET & PET-computed tomography imaging systems.
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