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The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals 14-Day RSI Related Terms
MEX:VRTX vs REGN, ALNY, RVMD: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals 14-Day RSI vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) has a 14-Day RSI of 59.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #893 out of 1422 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' 14-Day RSI too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current 14-Day RSI is 59.45. The Biotechnology industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.08. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' value of 59.45 is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #893 out of 1422 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' 14-Day RSI compare to REGN and ALNY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #893 out of 1422 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.08. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' value of 59.45 is 21.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 14-Day RSI for a Biotechnology company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Biotechnology companies is 49.08, based on 1,422 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current 14-Day RSI of 59.45 is 21.1% 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 49.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current 14-Day RSI is 59.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,914.24, compared to a current price of MXN8,474.00 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 59.45 and 21.1% above the Biotechnology industry median of 49.08. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX), the current 14-Day RSI is 59.45 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN8,474.00 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,914.24.
GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VRTX:
14-Day RSI: 59.45
GF Value™: MXN8,914.24 vs. price of MXN8,474.00 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% above the Biotechnology median (#893 of 1422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VRTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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