Xero (ASX:XRO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.28 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 65% Below Median


ASX:XRO Xero Ltd ASX:XRO
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Price A$73.56
GF Value A$196.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Xero Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Xero ASX:XRO +1.81% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.28 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 26.27. GuruFocus rates ASX:XRO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$196.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Software companies, Xero ranks worse than 89.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-06), Xero's current share price is A$73.56. Xero's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was A$7.93. Xero's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 9.28.

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

ASX:XRO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.71   Med: 26.27   Max: 35.16
Current: 9.11

During the past 13 years, Xero's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 35.16. The lowest was 8.71. And the median was 26.27.

ASX:XRO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
89.32% of 1583 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs ASX:XRO: 9.11

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.

Xero's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was A$13.949. 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 A$7.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Xero  (ASX:XRO) 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.


Xero Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Xero Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xero'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.

Xero Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Xero Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.01 21.51 25.25 23.74 9.48

Xero Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 25.25 0.00 23.74 0.00 9.48

ASX:XRO vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Xero'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.


Xero Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Xero 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=73.56/7.93
=9.28

* 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.

Xero's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Xero's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=13.949/136.8867*136.8867
=13.949

Current CPI (Mar26) = 136.8867.

Xero Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201703 1.964 102.231 2.630
201803 2.776 103.355 3.677
201903 3.803 104.889 4.963
202003 4.969 107.547 6.325
202103 5.198 109.182 6.517
202203 6.870 116.747 8.055
202303 8.734 124.517 9.602
202403 10.263 129.526 10.846
202503 12.330 132.798 12.710
202603 13.949 136.887 13.949

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 9.28 mean?
Xero (ASX:XRO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.28 as of Jul. 06, 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 Xero and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 26.27. Over the past decade, Xero's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 8.71 to 35.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Xero ranks #1414 out of 1583 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Xero's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Xero's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.28 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 26.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.71 to a high of 35.16. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. Xero's value of 9.28 is 465.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xero ranks #1414 out of 1583 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Xero has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xero's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Xero ranks #1414 out of 1583 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Xero in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. Xero's value of 9.28 is 465.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Xero's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 8.71 to 35.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.27 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Xero 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 1.64, based on 1,583 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. Xero's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.28 is 465.9% 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 Xero and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xero's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.28, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 26.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xero stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero (ASX:XRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$196.50, compared to a current price of A$73.56 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.28, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 26.27 and 465.9% above the Software industry median of 1.64. Xero's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Xero (ASX:XRO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.28 as of Jul. 06, 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 Xero (ASX:XRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$73.56 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$196.50. GuruFocus considers Xero to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:XRO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.28 (65% below median its 10-year median of 26.27)
  • GF Value™: A$196.50 vs. price of A$73.56 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 465.9% above the Software median (#1414 of 1583)

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


Xero Business Description

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Address 19-23 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Xero is a technology company originating from New Zealand, providing cloud-based accounting software, primarily for small and midsized enterprises, or SMEs, and accounting practices. As a first mover in the space for cloud-based accounting software, Xero has grown quickly to achieve dominant market share in New Zealand and Australia, displacing legacy providers. Xero has also expanded beyond its home region toward other English-speaking countries, primarily the UK and the US.
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