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Akamai TechnologiesAKAM -5.33%84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 6.32. GuruFocus rates AKAM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Software companies, Akamai Technologies ranks worse than 77.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akamai Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AKAM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09 Med: 6.32 Max: 9.13
Current: 5.2
During the past years, Akamai Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.13. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 6.32.
AKAM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 77.79% of 1585
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs AKAM: 5.20
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.
Akamai Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.156. 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 $24.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Akamai Technologies (NAS:AKAM) 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.
Akamai Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Akamai Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akamai Technologies'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.
Akamai Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
AKAM vs TOST, RBRK, IOT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Akamai Technologies'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.
Akamai Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Akamai Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akamai Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Akamai Technologies 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.
Akamai Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 4.93 mean?
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.93 as of Jul. 15, 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 Akamai Technologies and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 6.32. Over the past decade, Akamai Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1233 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Akamai Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Akamai Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.93 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 6.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 9.13. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Akamai Technologies' value of 4.93 is 198.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1233 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Akamai Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akamai Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TOST and RBRK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1233 out of 1585 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Akamai Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Akamai Technologies' value of 4.93 is 198.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Akamai Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 9.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.32 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Akamai Technologies 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 a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, based on 1,585 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. Akamai Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.93 is 198.8% 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 Akamai Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akamai Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akamai Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.21, compared to a current price of $119.39 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 6.32 and 198.8% above the Software industry median of 1.65. Akamai Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Akamai Technologies (AKAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93 as of Jul. 15, 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 Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akamai Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $119.39 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.21.
GuruFocus considers Akamai Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKAM:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.93 (22% below median its 10-year median of 6.32)
GF Value™: $112.21 vs. price of $119.39 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 198.8% above the Software median (#1233 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akamai operates a content delivery network, in which customers store content on distributed servers to deliver it to their own customers more quickly. Akamai has over 350,000 servers distributed over 4,350 points of presence in more than 700 cities globally. This network supports upward of 20% of global internet traffic, generating massive amounts of data. Using data generated by the delivery network, the firm offers cybersecurity products and cloud computing services, ranging from API security to zero-trust enterprise access, which has surpassed the delivery network in revenue and importance. As of 2026, the primary focus has shifted to offering computing hardware as a service, with an emphasis on serving large language model providers such as Anthropic.
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