CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 97% Below Median

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STU:HQE CytoSorbents Corp STU:HQE
45 GF Score
Price €5.92
GF Value €16.19
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What is CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

CytoSorbents STU:HQE 45 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 12.43. GuruFocus rates STU:HQE with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.19. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, CytoSorbents ranks better than 86.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-11), CytoSorbents's current share price is €5.92. CytoSorbents's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.11. CytoSorbents's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.42.

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

STU:HQE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 12.43   Max: 58.54
Current: 0.39

During the past years, CytoSorbents's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 58.54. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 12.43.

STU:HQE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.91% of 527 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.19 vs STU:HQE: 0.39

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.

CytoSorbents's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.663. 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 €14.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CytoSorbents  (STU:HQE) 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.


CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CytoSorbents'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.

CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

CytoSorbents 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 8.31 2.57 1.63 1.24 0.81

CytoSorbents 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 1.66 1.19 0.81 0.70 0.45

STU:HQE vs LFWD, GTHP, PMI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, CytoSorbents'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.


CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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CytoSorbents 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.92/14.11
=0.42

* 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.

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

For example, CytoSorbents'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)
=2.663/333.9520*333.9520
=2.663

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CytoSorbents Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.493 241.428 2.065
201612 1.935 241.432 2.677
201703 1.893 243.801 2.593
201706 1.926 244.955 2.626
201709 2.042 246.819 2.763
201712 2.512 246.524 3.403
201803 2.437 249.554 3.261
201806 2.949 251.989 3.908
201809 2.780 252.439 3.678
201812 3.019 251.233 4.013
201903 2.524 254.202 3.316
201906 3.194 256.143 4.164
201909 3.199 256.759 4.161
201912 3.647 256.974 4.739
202003 4.321 258.115 5.591
202006 4.612 257.797 5.974
202009 4.162 260.280 5.340
202012 4.364 260.474 5.595
202103 3.921 264.877 4.944
202106 4.333 271.696 5.326
202109 3.470 274.310 4.224
202112 3.928 278.802 4.705
202203 3.293 287.504 3.825
202206 3.168 296.311 3.570
202209 2.979 296.808 3.352
202212 3.290 296.797 3.702
202303 3.366 301.836 3.724
202306 3.368 305.109 3.686
202309 3.258 307.789 3.535
202312 2.936 306.746 3.196
202403 3.039 312.332 3.249
202406 3.025 314.175 3.215
202409 2.850 315.301 3.019
202412 3.194 315.605 3.380
202503 2.658 319.799 2.776
202506 2.483 322.561 2.571
202509 2.575 324.800 2.648
202512 2.511 324.054 2.588
202603 2.444 330.213 2.472
202606 2.663 333.952 2.663

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 0.42 mean?
CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Sep. 11, 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 CytoSorbents and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 12.43. Over the past decade, CytoSorbents' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 58.54. According to the industry distribution chart, CytoSorbents ranks #69 out of 527 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is CytoSorbents' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
CytoSorbents' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 12.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 58.54. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19. CytoSorbents' value of 0.42 is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CytoSorbents ranks #69 out of 527 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CytoSorbents has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CytoSorbents' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LFWD and GTHP?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, CytoSorbents ranks #69 out of 527 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places CytoSorbents in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19. CytoSorbents' value of 0.42 is 80.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CytoSorbents' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 58.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.43 vs. the industry median of 2.19, CytoSorbents 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 2.19, based on 527 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. CytoSorbents's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 80.8% 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 CytoSorbents and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CytoSorbents's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 12.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CytoSorbents stock overvalued right now?
CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.19, compared to a current price of €5.92 — trading 63.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 12.43 and 80.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.19. CytoSorbents' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 CytoSorbents (STU:HQE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 11, 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 CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CytoSorbents stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.92 is trading 63.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.19.

Key valuation signals for STU:HQE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (97% below median its 10-year median of 12.43)
  • GF Value™: €16.19 vs. price of €5.92 (63.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#69 of 527)

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


CytoSorbents Business Description

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Address 305 College Road East, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
CytoSorbents Corp is a leader in blood purification for the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery. CytoSorbent's proprietary blood purification technologies are based on biocompatible, high-porous polymer beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. CytoSorbent's technologies are used in several broad applications. Specifically, two important applications are: the removal of blood thinners during and after cardiothoracic surgery to reduce the risk of severe bleeding, and the removal of inflammatory agents and toxins in common critical illnesses that can cause massive inflammation, organ failure, and patient death. Geographically, in the USA, Germany, and Others.
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