Intuitive Surgical (WBO:ISRG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 17.04 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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WBO:ISRG Intuitive Surgical Inc WBO:ISRG
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What is Intuitive Surgical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Intuitive Surgical WBO:ISRG -4.15% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 25.33. GuruFocus rates WBO:ISRG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €537.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 521 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks worse than 95.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Intuitive Surgical's current share price is €290.70. Intuitive Surgical's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.06. Intuitive Surgical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 17.04.

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

WBO:ISRG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.75   Med: 25.33   Max: 38.6
Current: 17.2

During the past years, Intuitive Surgical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 38.60. The lowest was 13.75. And the median was 25.33.

WBO:ISRG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
95.2% of 521 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs WBO:ISRG: 17.20

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.

Intuitive Surgical's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.026. 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 €17.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Intuitive Surgical  (WBO:ISRG) 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.


Intuitive Surgical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Intuitive Surgical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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.

Intuitive Surgical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Intuitive Surgical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Intuitive Surgical Quarterly Data
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WBO:ISRG vs BDX, MDLN, RMD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.


Intuitive Surgical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Intuitive Surgical 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.

Intuitive Surgical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=290.70/17.06
=17.04

* 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.

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

For example, Intuitive Surgical'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)
=7.026/333.9520*333.9520
=7.026

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Intuitive Surgical Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.703 241.428 2.356
201612 2.019 241.432 2.793
201703 1.834 243.801 2.512
201706 1.954 244.955 2.664
201709 1.934 246.819 2.617
201712 2.138 246.524 2.896
201803 1.942 249.554 2.599
201806 2.189 251.989 2.901
201809 2.207 252.439 2.920
201812 2.568 251.233 3.414
201903 2.402 254.202 3.156
201906 2.717 256.143 3.542
201909 2.862 256.759 3.722
201912 3.203 256.974 4.162
202003 2.769 258.115 3.583
202006 2.107 257.797 2.729
202009 2.528 260.280 3.244
202012 3.004 260.474 3.851
202103 2.982 264.877 3.760
202106 3.330 271.696 4.093
202109 3.252 274.310 3.959
202112 3.730 278.802 4.468
202203 3.684 287.504 4.279
202206 3.957 296.311 4.460
202209 4.363 296.808 4.909
202212 4.377 296.797 4.925
202303 4.450 301.836 4.923
202306 4.536 305.109 4.965
202309 4.561 307.789 4.949
202312 4.935 306.746 5.373
202403 4.825 312.332 5.159
202406 5.172 314.175 5.498
202409 5.063 315.301 5.362
202412 6.336 315.605 6.704
202503 5.717 319.799 5.970
202506 5.810 322.561 6.015
202509 5.899 324.800 6.065
202512 6.794 324.054 7.002
202603 6.661 330.213 6.736
202606 7.026 333.952 7.026

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 17.04 mean?
Intuitive Surgical (WBO:ISRG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 17.04 as of Jul. 24, 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 25.33. Over the past decade, Intuitive Surgical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.75 to 38.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #496 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 17.04 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 25.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.75 to a high of 38.60. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.27. Intuitive Surgical's value of 17.04 is 650.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #496 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BDX and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #496 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Intuitive Surgical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.27. Intuitive Surgical's value of 17.04 is 650.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Intuitive Surgical's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.75 to 38.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.33 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Intuitive Surgical 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.27, based on 521 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. Intuitive Surgical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 17.04 is 650.7% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.04, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 25.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (WBO:ISRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €537.88, compared to a current price of €290.70 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.04, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 25.33 and 650.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.27. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (WBO:ISRG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.04 as of Jul. 24, 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 Intuitive Surgical (WBO:ISRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €290.70 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of €537.88. GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ISRG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 17.04 (33% below median its 10-year median of 25.33)
  • GF Value™: €537.88 vs. price of €290.70 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 650.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#496 of 521)

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


Intuitive Surgical Business Description

Address 1020 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, 94086
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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