Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (STU:UP0) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.80 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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STU:UP0 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc STU:UP0
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Price €11.84
GF Value €39.36
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What is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical STU:UP0 -3.66% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.80 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 10.45. GuruFocus rates STU:UP0 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Biotechnology companies, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks better than 65.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current share price is €11.84. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.23. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.80.

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

STU:UP0' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92   Med: 10.45   Max: 21
Current: 2.92

During the past years, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 21.00. The lowest was 2.92. And the median was 10.45.

STU:UP0's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
65.98% of 532 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.78 vs STU:UP0: 2.92

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.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.806. 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 €4.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical  (STU:UP0) 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.


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical'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.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical 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 7.67 6.32 4.04 3.98 6.60

STU:UP0 vs PGEN, PHVS, NKTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical'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.


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical 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.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=11.84/4.23
=2.80

* 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.

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

For example, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical'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)
=1.806/333.9520*333.9520
=1.806

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.003 241.428 0.004
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.004 246.819 0.005
201712 0.048 246.524 0.065
201803 0.177 249.554 0.237
201806 0.216 251.989 0.286
201809 0.201 252.439 0.266
201812 0.281 251.233 0.374
201903 0.301 254.202 0.395
201906 0.374 256.143 0.488
201909 0.402 256.759 0.523
201912 0.556 256.974 0.723
202003 0.568 258.115 0.735
202006 0.916 257.797 1.187
202009 1.149 260.280 1.474
202012 1.187 260.474 1.522
202103 1.230 264.877 1.551
202106 1.068 271.696 1.313
202109 1.020 274.310 1.242
202112 1.064 278.802 1.274
202203 1.025 287.504 1.191
202206 1.199 296.311 1.351
202209 1.285 296.808 1.446
202212 1.445 296.797 1.626
202303 1.331 301.836 1.473
202306 1.404 305.109 1.537
202309 1.258 307.789 1.365
202312 1.461 306.746 1.591
202403 1.190 312.332 1.272
202406 1.577 314.175 1.676
202409 1.330 315.301 1.409
202412 1.615 315.605 1.709
202503 1.374 319.799 1.435
202506 1.492 322.561 1.545
202509 1.372 324.800 1.411
202512 1.780 324.054 1.834
202603 1.156 330.213 1.169
202606 1.806 333.952 1.806

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 2.80 mean?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (STU:UP0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.80 as of Sep. 15, 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 10.45. Over the past decade, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.92 to 21.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #181 out of 532 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.80 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 10.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 21.00. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.78. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's value of 2.80 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #181 out of 532 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PGEN and PHVS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #181 out of 532 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.78. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's value of 2.80 is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.92 to 21.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.45 vs. the industry median of 5.78, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical 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. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.80 is 51.6% 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical 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. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.80, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 10.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (STU:UP0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.36, compared to a current price of €11.84 — trading 69.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.80, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 10.45 and 51.6% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.78. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (STU:UP0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.80 as of Sep. 15, 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (STU:UP0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.84 is trading 69.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.36. GuruFocus considers Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:UP0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.80 (73% below median its 10-year median of 10.45)
  • GF Value™: €39.36 vs. price of €11.84 (69.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.6% below the Biotechnology median (#181 of 532)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UP0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Business Description

Address 60 Leveroni Court, Novato, CA, USA, 94949
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a USA-based biopharmaceutical company. The company identifies, acquires, develops, and commercializes novel products for the treatment of serious, rare, and ultra-rare diseases, with a focus on debilitating genetic conditions. Its medicine portfolio includes Crysvita, Dojolvi, and Mepsevii. Crysvita is indicated for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients aged one year and older. Mepsevii is indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis VII. The company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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