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AllianceBernstein Holding LPAB -0.36%68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.58 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 12.38. GuruFocus rates AB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Asset Management companies, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks worse than 57.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.48 Med: 12.38 Max: 22.82
Current: 9.61
During the past years, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 22.82. The lowest was 7.48. And the median was 12.38.
AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 57.92% of 922
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.795
vs AB: 9.61
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.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.857. 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 $3.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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AllianceBernstein Holding LP (NYSE:AB) 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
AB vs STEP, NEA, GBDC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, AllianceBernstein Holding LP'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.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP 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.
* 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.
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 9.58 mean?
AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.58 as of Aug. 20, 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 AllianceBernstein Holding LP and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 12.38. Over the past decade, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.48 to 22.82. According to the industry distribution chart, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks #534 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AllianceBernstein Holding LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.58 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.48 to a high of 22.82. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.80. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's value of 9.58 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks #534 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AllianceBernstein Holding LP has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to STEP and NEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks #534 out of 922 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places AllianceBernstein Holding LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.80. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's value of 9.58 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.48 to 22.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.38 vs. the industry median of 7.80, AllianceBernstein Holding LP 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.80, based on 922 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. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.58 is 22.9% 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 AllianceBernstein Holding LP and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.58, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 12.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.40, compared to a current price of $36.10 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.58, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.38 and 22.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.80. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.58 as of Aug. 20, 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 AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.10 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.40.
GuruFocus considers AllianceBernstein Holding LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AB:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.58 (23% below median its 10-year median of 12.38)
GF Value™: $41.40 vs. price of $36.10 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% above the Asset Management median (#534 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AllianceBernstein provides investment management services to institutional (41% of assets under management), retail (41%), and private (18%) clients through products that includes mutual funds, hedge funds, and separately managed accounts. At the end of February 2026, the company had $880.0 billion in managed assets, composed primarily of fixed-income (37% of AUM) and equity (40%) strategies, with other investments (made up of asset allocation services and certain other alternative investments) accounting for the remainder.
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