ABM (ABM Industries) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.36 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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Price $47.20
GF Value $54.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

ABM Industries ABM +0.11% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates ABM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Business Services companies, ABM Industries ranks better than 75.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), ABM Industries's current share price is $47.20. ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $130.12. ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.36.

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

ABM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.36

During the past years, ABM Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.57. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.41.

ABM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
75.14% of 720 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs ABM: 0.36

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.

ABM Industries's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $38.748. 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 $130.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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ABM Industries  (NYSE:ABM) 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.


ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABM Industries'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.

ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

ABM Industries Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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ABM Industries Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.40 0.37 0.34 0.36 0.31

ABM vs MMS, CMPR, CBZ: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ABM Industries'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.


ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ABM Industries 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.

ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=47.20/130.12
=0.36

* 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.

ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, ABM Industries's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=38.748/333.0200*333.0200
=38.748

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

ABM Industries Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 22.833 240.628 31.600
201610 23.239 241.729 32.015
201701 23.440 242.839 32.145
201704 23.195 244.524 31.590
201707 23.293 244.786 31.689
201710 23.628 246.663 31.900
201801 23.956 247.867 32.186
201804 23.879 250.546 31.739
201807 24.499 252.006 32.375
201810 24.718 252.885 32.551
201901 24.106 251.712 31.893
201904 23.873 255.548 31.110
201907 24.596 256.571 31.925
201910 24.524 257.346 31.735
202001 24.001 257.971 30.983
202004 22.362 256.389 29.046
202007 20.746 259.101 26.665
202010 21.673 260.388 27.718
202101 22.077 261.582 28.106
202104 22.086 267.054 27.542
202107 22.861 273.003 27.887
202110 24.717 276.589 29.760
202201 28.348 281.148 33.578
202204 28.116 289.109 32.386
202207 29.188 296.276 32.808
202210 30.061 298.012 33.592
202301 29.810 299.170 33.183
202304 29.745 303.363 32.653
202307 30.453 305.691 33.176
202310 32.149 307.671 34.798
202401 32.388 308.417 34.972
202404 31.783 313.548 33.757
202407 32.980 314.540 34.918
202410 34.236 315.664 36.118
202501 33.464 317.671 35.081
202504 33.572 320.795 34.851
202507 35.414 323.048 36.507
202510 37.142 0.000
202601 36.960 325.252 37.843
202604 38.748 333.020 38.748

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 0.36 mean?
ABM Industries (ABM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.36 as of Aug. 28, 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 ABM Industries and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, ABM Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #179 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is ABM Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
ABM Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.36 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.57. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.87. ABM Industries' value of 0.36 is 58.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #179 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABM Industries has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MMS and CMPR?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #179 out of 720 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places ABM Industries in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.87. ABM Industries' value of 0.36 is 58.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ABM Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.87, ABM Industries 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.87, based on 720 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. ABM Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.36 is 58.6% 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 ABM Industries and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABM Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries (ABM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.38, compared to a current price of $47.20 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 58.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.87. ABM Industries' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 ABM Industries (ABM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 28, 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 ABM Industries (ABM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $47.20 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.38. GuruFocus considers ABM Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ABM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.36 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: $54.38 vs. price of $47.20 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.6% below the Business Services median (#179 of 720)

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


ABM Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges AB4:Germany
Address One Liberty Plaza, 7th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10006
ABM Industries Inc is a provider of integrated facility solutions. It offers its solutions through five segments: Business and Industry, Manufacturing and Distribution, Education, Aviation and Technical solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the business and industry segment, which encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties and sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, as well as vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers. The company mainly operates in the United States of America.
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