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Eli Lilly and CoWAR:LILY 96 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 28.59 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 191% above its 10-year median of 9.84. GuruFocus rates WAR:LILY with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of zł6,179.44. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Drug Manufacturers companies, Eli Lilly and Co ranks worse than 97.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:LILY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.23 Med: 9.84 Max: 31.37
Current: 27.08
During the past years, Eli Lilly and Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 31.37. The lowest was 3.23. And the median was 9.84.
WAR:LILY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 97.47% of 750
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs WAR:LILY: 27.08
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.
Eli Lilly and Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł95.489. 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 zł162.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Eli Lilly and Co (WAR:LILY) 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.
Eli Lilly and Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Eli Lilly and Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eli Lilly and Co'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.
Eli Lilly and Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
WAR:LILY vs JNJ, ABBV, MRK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Eli Lilly and Co'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.
Eli Lilly and Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Eli Lilly and Co 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.
Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 28.59 mean?
Eli Lilly and Co (WAR:LILY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 28.59 as of Sep. 06, 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 Eli Lilly and Co and its competitors. This is 191% above median its historical median of 9.84. Over the past decade, Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.23 to 31.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #731 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Eli Lilly and Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 28.59 is 191% above median its 10-year median of 9.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 31.37. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Eli Lilly and Co's value of 28.59 is 1301.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #731 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eli Lilly and Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eli Lilly and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JNJ and ABBV?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #731 out of 750 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Eli Lilly and Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Eli Lilly and Co's value of 28.59 is 1301.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Eli Lilly and Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.23 to 31.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Eli Lilly and Co has consistently been above 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.04, based on 750 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. Eli Lilly and Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 28.59 is 1301.5% above 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 Eli Lilly and Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eli Lilly and Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 28.59, which is 191% above median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eli Lilly and Co stock overvalued right now?
Eli Lilly and Co (WAR:LILY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 28.59. The stock's GF Value™ is zł6,179.44, compared to a current price of zł4,640.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 28.59, which is 191% above median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 1301.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.04. Eli Lilly and Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Eli Lilly and Co (WAR:LILY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 28.59 as of Sep. 06, 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 Eli Lilly and Co (WAR:LILY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eli Lilly and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł4,640.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł6,179.44.
Key valuation signals for WAR:LILY:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 28.59 (191% above median its 10-year median of 9.84)
GF Value™: zł6,179.44 vs. price of zł4,640.00 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1301.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#731 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:LILY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio and Jaypirca for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Foundayo, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
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