Fresenius Medical Care AG (WBO:FME) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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WBO:FME Fresenius Medical Care AG WBO:FME
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Price €42.06
GF Value €41.42
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What is Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Fresenius Medical Care AG WBO:FME +0.14% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates WBO:FME with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks better than 70.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Fresenius Medical Care AG's current share price is €42.06. Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €71.39. Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

WBO:FME' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.41
Current: 0.59

During the past years, Fresenius Medical Care AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.23.

WBO:FME's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
70.75% of 359 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs WBO:FME: 0.59

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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.756. 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 €71.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fresenius Medical Care AG  (WBO:FME) 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.


Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius Medical Care AG'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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Fresenius Medical Care AG Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Fresenius Medical Care AG Quarterly Data
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WBO:FME vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius Medical Care AG'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.


Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Fresenius Medical Care AG 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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=42.06/71.39
=0.59

* 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.

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

For example, Fresenius Medical Care AG'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)
=16.756/131.2583*131.2583
=16.756

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Fresenius Medical Care AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 13.176 100.717 17.172
201609 13.765 101.017 17.886
201612 14.349 101.217 18.608
201703 14.758 101.417 19.100
201706 14.477 102.117 18.608
201709 14.143 102.717 18.073
201712 14.230 102.617 18.202
201803 12.973 102.917 16.545
201806 13.693 104.017 17.279
201809 13.239 104.718 16.594
201812 14.011 104.217 17.646
201903 13.476 104.217 16.973
201906 14.318 105.718 17.777
201909 14.660 106.018 18.150
201912 15.304 105.818 18.983
202003 15.057 105.718 18.695
202006 15.568 106.618 19.166
202009 15.061 105.818 18.682
202012 15.025 105.518 18.690
202103 14.369 107.518 17.542
202106 14.749 108.486 17.845
202109 15.151 109.435 18.172
202112 15.860 110.384 18.859
202203 15.519 113.968 17.873
202206 16.226 115.760 18.398
202209 17.369 118.818 19.188
202212 17.030 119.345 18.730
202303 16.033 122.402 17.193
202306 16.444 123.140 17.528
202309 16.824 124.195 17.781
202312 17.000 123.773 18.028
202403 16.102 125.038 16.903
202406 16.245 125.882 16.939
202409 16.223 126.198 16.874
202412 17.330 127.041 17.905
202503 16.637 127.779 17.090
202506 16.331 128.412 16.693
202509 16.723 129.255 16.982
202512 17.735 129.361 17.995
202603 16.756 131.258 16.756

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 0.59 mean?
Fresenius Medical Care AG (WBO:FME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks #105 out of 359 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Fresenius Medical Care AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.59 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.41. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.14. Fresenius Medical Care AG's value of 0.59 is 48.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks #105 out of 359 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius Medical Care AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks #105 out of 359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Fresenius Medical Care AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.14. Fresenius Medical Care AG's value of 0.59 is 48.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius Medical Care AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Fresenius Medical Care AG 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.14, based on 359 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. Fresenius Medical Care AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.59 is 48.2% 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius Medical Care AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius Medical Care AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius Medical Care AG (WBO:FME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.42, compared to a current price of €42.06 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 48.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.14. Fresenius Medical Care AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG (WBO:FME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG (WBO:FME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius Medical Care AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.06 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.42. GuruFocus considers Fresenius Medical Care AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:FME:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.59 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: €41.42 vs. price of €42.06 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#105 of 359)

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


Fresenius Medical Care AG Business Description

Address Else-Kroner-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius Medical Care is the largest dialysis company in the world, treating nearly 300,000 patients from about 3,600 clinics worldwide as of December 2025. In addition to providing dialysis services, the firm is a leading supplier of dialysis products, including machines, dialyzers, and concentrates. Fresenius accounts for about 35% of the global dialysis products market, creating the world's only fully integrated dialysis business. Services account for about three-fourths of sales, while the balance is generated from medical technology products that enable dialysis treatments.
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