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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD, Biotech) Stock Valuation & Fair Value

Significantly overvalued

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD, Biotech) trades at a current P/E of 23.7, about 152% above its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 21.5% and a PEG of 1.10. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 27% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 9.4 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $21.23 corresponds to about $8.42 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

How to read these numbers: the PEG ratio and current P/E versus normal P/E.

Current P/E
23.7
Normal P/E
9.4
PEG
1.10
Fwd growth
21.5%
Div yield
0.0%
RSI (14)
51.8
Neutral
Technical context
  • Price $21.23 at the Nov 6 close, 5.3% above the 20-day average ($20.16) and 7.1% below the 50-day ($22.86).
  • RSI (14) at 51.8.
  • 52-week range $18.62 to $30.57: the price is 30.6% below the high and 14.0% above the low.

The Street vs SeerForecast

Wall Street's mean price target for ACAD is $30.53 across 19 analysts, 43.8% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: significantly overvalued. When the two disagree, start your digging there.

Valuation flags

Verdict history

tickerseer's rating has been significantly overvalued since 2026-07-31.

Current P/E and rating by weekCurrent P/E moved from 22.4 to 22.9 between 2026-07-31 and 2026-10-30, against a normal P/E of 9.4, with 0 rating changes over 14 recorded weeks.2026-07-31: P/E 22.4, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-312026-07-31: P/E 21.9, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-032026-08-07: P/E 21.9, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-072026-08-07: P/E 23.5, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-102026-08-14: P/E 23.5, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-142026-08-14: P/E 22.7, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-172026-08-21: P/E 22.7, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-212026-08-21: P/E 24.4, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-242026-08-27: P/E 24.4, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-272026-08-28: P/E 24.4, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-282026-08-28: P/E 24.4, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-302026-08-28: P/E 24.8, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-312026-09-04: P/E 24.8, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-052026-09-04: P/E 24.5, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-09-072026-09-11: P/E 24.5, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-122026-09-11: P/E 25.1, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-09-142026-09-18: P/E 25.1, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-192026-09-18: P/E 25.2, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-09-212026-09-25: P/E 25.2, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-262026-09-25: P/E 19.7, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-09-282026-10-02: P/E 19.7, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-032026-10-02: P/E 19.6, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-10-052026-10-09: P/E 19.6, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-102026-10-09: P/E 20.1, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-10-122026-10-16: P/E 20.1, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-172026-10-23: P/E 21.2, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-10-262026-10-30: P/E 21.2, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-312026-10-30: P/E 22.9, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-11-0210.015.020.025.0Jul 31Aug 23Sep 15Oct 7Oct 30Normal P/E 9.4
Significantly overvalued

Not every point was recorded live. Points marked recalculated are worked out from the metrics tickerseer archived that week.

Selected weeks: the first, the latest, and the cheapest and dearest.

WeekCurrent P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-07-31P/E 22.4+139%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-09-21P/E 25.2+169%Significantly overvalued
2026-10-05P/E 19.6+109%Significantly overvalued
2026-11-02P/E 22.9+144%Significantly overvalued ← now
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WeekCurrent P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-07-31P/E 22.4+139%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-03P/E 21.9+134%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-07P/E 21.9+134%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-10P/E 23.5+150%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-14P/E 23.5+150%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-17P/E 22.7+142%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-21P/E 22.7+142%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-24P/E 24.4+160%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-27P/E 24.4+160%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-28P/E 24.4+160%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-30P/E 24.4+160%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-31P/E 24.8+164%Significantly overvalued
2026-09-05P/E 24.8+164%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-09-07P/E 24.5+161%Significantly overvalued
2026-09-12P/E 24.5+161%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-09-14P/E 25.1+167%Significantly overvalued
2026-09-19P/E 25.1+167%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-09-21P/E 25.2+169%Significantly overvalued
2026-09-26P/E 25.2+169%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-09-28P/E 19.7+110%Significantly overvalued
2026-10-03P/E 19.7+110%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-10-05P/E 19.6+109%Significantly overvalued
2026-10-10P/E 19.6+109%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-10-12P/E 20.1+114%Significantly overvalued
2026-10-17P/E 20.1+114%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-10-26P/E 21.2+126%Significantly overvalued
2026-10-31P/E 21.2+126%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-11-02P/E 22.9+144%Significantly overvalued ← now

Frequently asked questions

Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued?

At a current P/E of 23.7 versus its historical normal P/E of 9.4, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals trades about 152% above its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.10 on 21.5% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it significantly overvalued.

What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's fair value and PEG?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals trades at a current P/E of 23.7 against a historical normal P/E of 9.4, a PEG of 1.10, and a forward growth estimate of 21.5%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 9.4 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $21.23 corresponds to about $8.42 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

Has tickerseer's rating of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals changed?

tickerseer's rating has been significantly overvalued since 2026-07-31.

What is the analyst price target for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals?

The mean Wall Street price target for ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is $30.53 across 19 analysts, 43.8% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.

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