Alcoa (AA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.63 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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Price $44.84
GF Value $32.66
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What is Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Alcoa AA -0.93% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates AA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 575 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks better than 77.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Alcoa's current share price is $44.84. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $71.20. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.63.

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

AA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.1
Current: 0.64

During the past years, Alcoa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.55.

AA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.74% of 575 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs AA: 0.64

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.

Alcoa's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.910. 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 $71.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alcoa  (NYSE:AA) 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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.

Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Alcoa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.53 0.76

Alcoa 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 0.42 0.47 0.76 0.94 0.73

AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alcoa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=44.84/71.20
=0.63

* 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.

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

For example, Alcoa'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)
=14.91/333.9520*333.9520
=14.910

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alcoa Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 12.764 241.428 17.656
201612 13.869 241.432 19.184
201703 14.274 243.801 19.552
201706 15.371 244.955 20.956
201709 15.850 246.819 21.445
201712 16.973 246.524 22.992
201803 16.436 249.554 21.995
201806 18.937 251.989 25.097
201809 18.226 252.439 24.111
201812 17.693 251.233 23.518
201903 14.697 254.202 19.308
201906 14.575 256.143 19.002
201909 13.801 256.759 17.950
201912 13.168 256.974 17.113
202003 12.733 258.115 16.474
202006 11.548 257.797 14.959
202009 12.715 260.280 16.314
202012 12.860 260.474 16.488
202103 15.185 264.877 19.145
202106 14.911 271.696 18.328
202109 16.277 274.310 19.816
202112 17.579 278.802 21.056
202203 17.516 287.504 20.346
202206 19.591 296.311 22.080
202209 15.927 296.808 17.920
202212 14.961 296.797 16.834
202303 15.000 301.836 16.596
202306 15.079 305.109 16.504
202309 14.618 307.789 15.861
202312 14.579 306.746 15.872
202403 14.520 312.332 15.525
202406 16.055 314.175 17.066
202409 12.410 315.301 13.144
202412 13.155 315.605 13.920
202503 12.939 319.799 13.512
202506 11.592 322.561 12.001
202509 11.480 324.800 11.803
202512 13.099 324.054 13.499
202603 12.004 330.213 12.140
202606 14.910 333.952 14.910

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 0.63 mean?
Alcoa (AA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.63 as of Aug. 04, 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 Alcoa and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #128 out of 575 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.63 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.10. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.11. Alcoa's value of 0.63 is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #128 out of 575 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #128 out of 575 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Alcoa in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.11. Alcoa's value of 0.63 is 70.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcoa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Alcoa 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.11, based on 575 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. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.63 is 70.1% 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 Alcoa and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa (AA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.66, compared to a current price of $44.84 — trading 37.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 70.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.11. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Alcoa (AA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63 as of Aug. 04, 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 Alcoa (AA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.84 is trading 37.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.66. GuruFocus considers Alcoa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.63 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: $32.66 vs. price of $44.84 (37.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#128 of 575)

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


Alcoa Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5858
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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