Lipocine (STU:2VT0) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.12 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 186% Above Median

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STU:2VT0 Lipocine Inc STU:2VT0
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What is Lipocine Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lipocine STU:2VT0 51 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates STU:2VT0 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.17. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 539 Biotechnology companies, Lipocine ranks better than 79.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Lipocine's current share price is €3.944. Lipocine's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.77. Lipocine's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.12.

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

STU:2VT0' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 1.79   Max: 6.79
Current: 1.49

During the past years, Lipocine's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.79. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 1.79.

STU:2VT0's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
79.96% of 539 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.83 vs STU:2VT0: 1.49

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.

Lipocine's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 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 €0.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lipocine  (STU:2VT0) 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.


Lipocine Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lipocine Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lipocine'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.

Lipocine Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lipocine 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 0.00 0.00 1.59 2.36 4.89

Lipocine 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 1.65 1.73 1.66 4.89 5.08

STU:2VT0 vs NCEL, PTN, ALLR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lipocine'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.


Lipocine Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Lipocine 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.944/0.77
=5.12

* 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.

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

For example, Lipocine'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)
=0.015/330.2130*330.2130
=0.015

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lipocine Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
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 0.277 249.554 0.367
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 0.000 252.439 0.000
201812 0.000 251.233 0.000
201903 0.000 254.202 0.000
201906 0.000 256.143 0.000
201909 0.102 256.759 0.131
201912 0.000 256.974 0.000
202003 0.000 258.115 0.000
202006 0.000 257.797 0.000
202009 0.000 260.280 0.000
202012 0.000 260.474 0.000
202103 0.000 264.877 0.000
202106 0.000 271.696 0.000
202109 0.009 274.310 0.011
202112 2.722 278.802 3.224
202203 0.000 287.504 0.000
202206 0.090 296.311 0.100
202209 0.000 296.808 0.000
202212 0.000 296.797 0.000
202303 0.010 301.836 0.011
202306 0.000 305.109 0.000
202309 -0.553 307.789 -0.593
202312 0.037 306.746 0.040
202403 1.308 312.332 1.383
202406 0.016 314.175 0.017
202409 0.000 315.301 0.000
202412 0.587 315.605 0.614
202503 0.016 319.799 0.017
202506 0.101 322.561 0.103
202509 0.018 324.800 0.018
202512 0.146 324.054 0.149
202603 0.015 330.213 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 5.12 mean?
Lipocine (STU:2VT0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12 as of Jul. 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 Lipocine and its competitors. This is 186% above median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, Lipocine's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 6.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Lipocine ranks #108 out of 539 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Lipocine's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lipocine's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12 is 186% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 6.79. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.83. Lipocine's value of 5.12 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lipocine ranks #108 out of 539 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lipocine has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lipocine's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NCEL and PTN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lipocine ranks #108 out of 539 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lipocine in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.83. Lipocine's value of 5.12 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lipocine's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 6.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 5.83, Lipocine 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 5.83, 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. Lipocine's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12 is 12.2% 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 Lipocine and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lipocine's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lipocine stock overvalued right now?
Lipocine (STU:2VT0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.17, compared to a current price of €3.94 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 12.2% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.83. Lipocine's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Lipocine (STU:2VT0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12 as of Jul. 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 Lipocine (STU:2VT0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lipocine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.94 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.17.

Key valuation signals for STU:2VT0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.12 (186% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
  • GF Value™: €3.17 vs. price of €3.94 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.2% below the Biotechnology median (#108 of 539)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2VT0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lipocine Business Description

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Address 675 Arapeen Drive, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84108
Lipocine Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in research and development for the delivery of drugs using its proprietary delivery technology. Its principal operation is to provide oral delivery solutions for existing drugs. Lipocine develops its drug candidates, or it develops drug candidates on behalf of or in collaboration with corporate partners. The company's product TLANDO is an oral testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It also has other products in the pipeline, such as LPCN 1144, TLANDO, TLANDO XR, LPCN 1148, LPCN 1107, LPCN 1154, and LIP RAL7 Technology. The Company has a single reportable segment, research, and development for the delivery of drugs using its proprietary delivery technology.
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