Novavax (XSWX:NVAX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.60 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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What is Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Novavax XSWX:NVAX +9.21% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 7.08. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NVAX with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.58. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Biotechnology companies, Novavax ranks better than 77.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Novavax's current share price is CHF7.242. Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4.54. Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.60.

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

XSWX:NVAX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 7.08   Max: 130.13
Current: 1.61

During the past years, Novavax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 130.13. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 7.08.

XSWX:NVAX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.32% of 529 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 6.05 vs XSWX:NVAX: 1.61

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.

Novavax's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.275. 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 CHF4.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Novavax  (XSWX:NVAX) 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.


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novavax'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.

Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Novavax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Novavax 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 1.18 1.62 1.26 1.48 1.69

XSWX:NVAX vs JBIO, AVLN, TRAX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Novavax'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.


Novavax Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Novavax 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=7.242/4.54
=1.60

* 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.

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

For example, Novavax'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)
=0.275/333.9520*333.9520
=0.275

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Novavax Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.232 241.428 0.321
201612 0.406 241.432 0.562
201703 0.415 243.801 0.568
201706 0.460 244.955 0.627
201709 0.542 246.819 0.733
201712 0.650 246.524 0.881
201803 0.543 249.554 0.727
201806 0.567 251.989 0.751
201809 0.392 252.439 0.519
201812 0.317 251.233 0.421
201903 0.195 254.202 0.256
201906 0.141 256.143 0.184
201909 0.102 256.759 0.133
201912 0.308 256.974 0.400
202003 0.073 258.115 0.094
202006 0.577 257.797 0.747
202009 2.334 260.280 2.995
202012 -2.344 260.474 -3.005
202103 5.694 264.877 7.179
202106 3.650 271.696 4.486
202109 2.208 274.310 2.688
202112 -8.841 278.802 -10.590
202203 6.963 287.504 8.088
202206 2.308 296.311 2.601
202209 7.813 296.808 8.791
202212 3.358 296.797 3.778
202303 -0.069 301.836 -0.076
202306 3.672 305.109 4.019
202309 0.192 307.789 0.208
202312 1.768 306.746 1.925
202403 0.596 312.332 0.637
202406 2.239 314.175 2.380
202409 0.447 315.301 0.473
202412 0.491 315.605 0.520
202503 3.316 319.799 3.463
202506 1.098 322.561 1.137
202509 0.345 324.800 0.355
202512 0.624 324.054 0.643
202603 0.673 330.213 0.681
202606 0.275 333.952 0.275

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 1.60 mean?
Novavax (XSWX:NVAX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60 as of Aug. 23, 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 Novavax and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 7.08. Over the past decade, Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 130.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Novavax ranks #120 out of 529 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 7.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 130.13. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05. Novavax's value of 1.60 is 73.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novavax ranks #120 out of 529 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Novavax has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novavax's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JBIO and AVLN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Novavax ranks #120 out of 529 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Novavax in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05. Novavax's value of 1.60 is 73.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Novavax's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 130.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.08 vs. the industry median of 6.05, Novavax 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 6.05, based on 529 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. Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60 is 73.6% 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 Novavax and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novavax's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 7.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novavax stock overvalued right now?
Novavax (XSWX:NVAX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.58, compared to a current price of CHF7.24 — trading 180.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 7.08 and 73.6% below the Biotechnology industry median of 6.05. Novavax's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Novavax (XSWX:NVAX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 23, 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 Novavax (XSWX:NVAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novavax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF7.24 is trading 180.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.58.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NVAX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.60 (77% below median its 10-year median of 7.08)
  • GF Value™: CHF2.58 vs. price of CHF7.24 (180.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.6% below the Biotechnology median (#120 of 529)

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


Novavax Business Description

Address 21 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, 20878
Novavax Inc is a biotechnology company that develops vaccines. The company works in the clinical stage of development with a focus on delivering novel products that prevent a broad range of diseases. It works together with its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary to produce vaccine candidates to respond to both known and emerging disease threats. The company believes its vaccine technology has the potential to be applied broadly to a wide variety of human infectious diseases. The company manages its business as one operating segment, an in-house early-stage R&D business to build a pipeline of high-value assets using its technology along with seeking to enter into partnerships to drive value creation for its assets.
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