Verastem (STU:2VS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.90 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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STU:2VS Verastem Inc STU:2VS
42 GF Score
Price €6.27
GF Value €45.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Verastem STU:2VS -3.48% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates STU:2VS with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Biotechnology companies, Verastem ranks better than 74.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), Verastem's current share price is €6.274. Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.30. Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.90.

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

STU:2VS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 2.29   Max: 11.9
Current: 1.94

During the past years, Verastem's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.90. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.29.

STU:2VS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.44% of 532 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.78 vs STU:2VS: 1.94

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.

Verastem's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.347. 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 €3.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Verastem  (STU:2VS) 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.


Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verastem'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.

Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Verastem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Verastem 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 0.97 2.14 1.96 1.38 1.01

STU:2VS vs PRME, MDXG, SGMT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verastem'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.


Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


STU:2VS
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Verastem 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6.274/3.30
=1.90

* 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.

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

For example, Verastem'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)
=0.347/333.9520*333.9520
=0.347

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Verastem Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.000 246.819 0.000
201712 0.000 246.524 0.000
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 1.677 251.989 2.222
201809 2.166 252.439 2.865
201812 0.140 251.233 0.186
201903 0.240 254.202 0.315
201906 0.451 256.143 0.588
201909 1.326 256.759 1.725
201912 0.511 256.974 0.664
202003 0.508 258.115 0.657
202006 0.278 257.797 0.360
202009 4.720 260.280 6.056
202012 0.029 260.474 0.037
202103 0.059 264.877 0.074
202106 0.029 271.696 0.036
202109 0.000 274.310 0.000
202112 0.033 278.802 0.040
202203 0.152 287.504 0.177
202206 0.000 296.311 0.000
202209 0.000 296.808 0.000
202212 0.000 296.797 0.000
202303 0.000 301.836 0.000
202306 0.000 305.109 0.000
202309 0.000 307.789 0.000
202312 0.000 306.746 0.000
202403 0.000 312.332 0.000
202406 0.346 314.175 0.368
202409 0.000 315.301 0.000
202412 0.000 315.605 0.000
202503 0.000 319.799 0.000
202506 0.025 322.561 0.026
202509 0.131 324.800 0.135
202512 0.179 324.054 0.184
202603 0.163 330.213 0.165
202606 0.347 333.952 0.347

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 1.90 mean?
Verastem (STU:2VS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 as of Sep. 14, 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 Verastem and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 11.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Verastem ranks #136 out of 532 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Verastem's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 11.90. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.78. Verastem's value of 1.90 is 67.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verastem ranks #136 out of 532 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verastem has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PRME and MDXG?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verastem ranks #136 out of 532 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Verastem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.78. Verastem's value of 1.90 is 67.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Verastem's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 11.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 5.78, Verastem 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 5.78, based on 532 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. Verastem's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 is 67.1% 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 Verastem and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verastem's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verastem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verastem (STU:2VS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.70, compared to a current price of €6.27 — trading 86.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 67.1% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.78. Verastem's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Verastem (STU:2VS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90 as of Sep. 14, 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 Verastem (STU:2VS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verastem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.27 is trading 86.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.70. GuruFocus considers Verastem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:2VS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.90 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: €45.70 vs. price of €6.27 (86.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.1% below the Biotechnology median (#136 of 532)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2VS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Verastem Business Description

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Verastem Inc is late-stage development biopharmaceutical company, committed to advancing new medicines for patients battling cancer. Its pipeline is focused on novel anticancer agents that inhibit critical signaling pathways in cancer that promote cancer cell survival and tumor growth, particularly RAF/MEK inhibition and FAK inhibition.
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