Illumina (WBO:ILMN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.54 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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What is Illumina Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Illumina WBO:ILMN -0.24% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.54 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 17.00. GuruFocus rates WBO:ILMN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €113.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Illumina ranks worse than 80.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Illumina's current share price is €166.84. Illumina's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.53. Illumina's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.54.

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

WBO:ILMN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57   Med: 17   Max: 29.44
Current: 6.46

During the past years, Illumina's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 29.44. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 17.00.

WBO:ILMN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.29% of 137 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2 vs WBO:ILMN: 6.46

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.

Illumina's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.128. 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 €25.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Illumina  (WBO:ILMN) 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.


Illumina Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Illumina Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Illumina'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.

Illumina Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Illumina Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Illumina Quarterly Data
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WBO:ILMN vs MTD, DGX, LH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Illumina'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.


Illumina Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Illumina's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Illumina 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=166.84/25.53
=6.54

* 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.

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

For example, Illumina'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)
=6.128/330.2130*330.2130
=6.128

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Illumina Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.608 241.018 4.943
201609 3.654 241.428 4.998
201612 3.965 241.432 5.423
201703 3.804 243.801 5.152
201706 4.008 244.955 5.403
201709 4.048 246.819 5.416
201712 4.436 246.524 5.942
201803 4.285 249.554 5.670
201806 4.801 251.989 6.291
201809 4.906 252.439 6.417
201812 5.014 251.233 6.590
201903 5.025 254.202 6.528
201906 4.977 256.143 6.416
201909 5.565 256.759 7.157
201912 5.750 256.974 7.389
202003 5.253 258.115 6.720
202006 3.798 257.797 4.865
202009 4.555 260.280 5.779
202012 5.293 260.474 6.710
202103 6.246 264.877 7.787
202106 6.358 271.696 7.727
202109 6.156 274.310 7.411
202112 6.759 278.802 8.005
202203 6.984 287.504 8.021
202206 7.002 296.311 7.803
202209 7.173 296.808 7.980
202212 6.512 296.797 7.245
202303 6.426 301.836 7.030
202306 6.870 305.109 7.435
202309 6.636 307.789 7.119
202312 6.512 306.746 7.010
202403 6.226 312.332 6.582
202406 6.497 314.175 6.829
202409 6.082 315.301 6.370
202412 6.631 315.605 6.938
202503 6.056 319.799 6.253
202506 5.848 322.561 5.987
202509 5.997 324.800 6.097
202512 6.469 324.054 6.592
202603 6.128 330.213 6.128

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 6.54 mean?
Illumina (WBO:ILMN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.54 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 Illumina and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 17.00. Over the past decade, Illumina's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 29.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #110 out of 137 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Illumina's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Illumina's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.54 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 17.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 29.44. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Illumina's value of 6.54 is 227% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Illumina ranks #110 out of 137 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Illumina has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumina's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MTD and DGX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #110 out of 137 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Illumina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00. Illumina's value of 6.54 is 227% above this benchmark. Historically, Illumina's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 29.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.00 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Illumina 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.00, based on 137 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. Illumina's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.54 is 227% 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 Illumina and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illumina's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.54, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 17.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina (WBO:ILMN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.72, compared to a current price of €166.84 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.54, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 17.00 and 227% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 2.00. Illumina's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Illumina (WBO:ILMN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.54 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 Illumina (WBO:ILMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €166.84 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €113.72. GuruFocus considers Illumina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ILMN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.54 (62% below median its 10-year median of 17.00)
  • GF Value™: €113.72 vs. price of €166.84 (46.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 227% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#110 of 137)

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


Illumina Business Description

Address 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA, USA, 92122
Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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