ARW (Arrow Electronics) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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What is Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Arrow Electronics ARW +0.41% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates ARW with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks better than 79.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Arrow Electronics's current share price is $207.49. Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $534.53. Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.39.

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

ARW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.31   Max: 0.45
Current: 0.39

During the past years, Arrow Electronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.45. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.31.

ARW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
79.75% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs ARW: 0.39

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.

Arrow Electronics's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $192.651. 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 $534.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Arrow Electronics  (NYSE:ARW) 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.


Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arrow Electronics'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.

Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Arrow Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Arrow Electronics Quarterly Data
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ARW vs AVT, NSIT, SNX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.


Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arrow Electronics 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.

Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=207.49/534.53
=0.39

* 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.

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

For example, Arrow Electronics'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)
=192.651/333.9520*333.9520
=192.651

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Arrow Electronics Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 64.566 241.428 89.310
201612 67.337 241.432 93.141
201703 63.361 243.801 86.790
201706 71.488 244.955 97.461
201709 76.570 246.819 103.601
201712 84.470 246.524 114.427
201803 77.224 249.554 103.341
201806 83.388 251.989 110.511
201809 84.535 252.439 111.832
201812 90.495 251.233 120.291
201903 82.902 254.202 108.911
201906 86.762 256.143 113.118
201909 84.873 256.759 110.390
201912 90.002 256.974 116.963
202003 78.678 258.115 101.794
202006 83.388 257.797 108.021
202009 92.606 260.280 118.818
202012 110.761 260.474 142.006
202103 110.641 264.877 139.494
202106 114.764 271.696 141.061
202109 117.297 274.310 142.800
202112 127.705 278.802 152.966
202203 131.989 287.504 153.313
202206 141.521 296.311 159.499
202209 142.607 296.808 160.454
202212 152.146 296.797 171.193
202303 146.883 301.836 162.512
202306 148.453 305.109 162.487
202309 142.226 307.789 154.316
202312 142.725 306.746 155.384
202403 126.321 312.332 135.065
202406 127.219 314.175 135.227
202409 127.598 315.301 135.146
202412 136.919 315.605 144.878
202503 129.362 319.799 135.087
202506 144.816 322.561 149.930
202509 147.917 324.800 152.085
202512 168.599 324.054 173.749
202603 183.216 330.213 185.291
202606 192.651 333.952 192.651

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 0.39 mean?
Arrow Electronics (ARW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 as of Aug. 21, 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Arrow Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #400 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Arrow Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Arrow Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.45. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Arrow Electronics' value of 0.39 is 71.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #400 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #400 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Arrow Electronics in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Arrow Electronics' value of 0.39 is 71.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arrow Electronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Arrow Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.39, based on 1,975 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. Arrow Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 71.9% 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arrow Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (ARW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.82, compared to a current price of $207.49 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 71.9% below the Hardware industry median of 1.39. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Arrow Electronics (ARW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Aug. 21, 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 Arrow Electronics (ARW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $207.49 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $158.82. GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (26% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: $158.82 vs. price of $207.49 (30.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.9% below the Hardware median (#400 of 1975)

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


Arrow Electronics Business Description

Address 9151 East Panorama Circle, Centennial, CO, USA, 80112
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
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