BMO (Bank of Montreal) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.21 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 56% Above Median

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What is Bank of Montreal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bank of Montreal BMO +0.19% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.21 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates BMO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Bank of Montreal ranks worse than 79.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Bank of Montreal's current share price is $180.06. Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $34.54. Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.21.

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

BMO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 3.34   Max: 5.43
Current: 5.35

During the past years, Bank of Montreal's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.43. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 3.34.

BMO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
79.98% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs BMO: 5.35

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.

Bank of Montreal's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $9.841. 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 $34.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Bank of Montreal  (NYSE:BMO) 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.


Bank of Montreal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bank of Montreal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Montreal'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.

Bank of Montreal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bank of Montreal Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Bank of Montreal Quarterly Data
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BMO vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Montreal'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.


Bank of Montreal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bank of Montreal 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.

Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=180.06/34.54
=5.21

* 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.

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

For example, Bank of Montreal'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)
=9.841/132.7364*132.7364
=9.841

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Bank of Montreal Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 6.616 101.844 8.623
201610 6.040 102.002 7.860
201701 6.021 102.318 7.811
201704 6.494 103.029 8.367
201707 6.511 103.029 8.388
201710 6.654 103.424 8.540
201801 6.926 104.056 8.835
201804 6.738 105.320 8.492
201807 6.816 106.110 8.526
201810 6.845 105.952 8.575
201901 7.617 105.557 9.578
201904 7.193 107.453 8.885
201907 7.905 108.243 9.694
201910 6.836 107.927 8.407
202001 8.013 108.085 9.841
202004 6.034 107.216 7.470
202007 8.241 108.401 10.091
202010 6.720 108.638 8.211
202101 8.398 109.192 10.209
202104 7.394 110.851 8.854
202107 9.217 112.431 10.882
202110 7.830 113.695 9.141
202201 8.705 114.801 10.065
202204 6.845 118.357 7.677
202207 7.956 120.964 8.730
202210 6.879 121.517 7.514
202301 7.581 121.596 8.276
202304 8.042 123.571 8.638
202307 8.513 124.914 9.046
202310 8.385 125.310 8.882
202401 7.863 125.072 8.345
202404 7.943 126.890 8.309
202407 8.143 128.075 8.439
202410 8.281 127.838 8.598
202501 8.766 127.443 9.130
202504 8.547 129.102 8.788
202507 9.062 130.290 9.232
202510 9.255 130.603 9.406
202601 10.020 130.366 10.202
202604 9.841 132.736 9.841

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 5.21 mean?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.21 as of Aug. 04, 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 Bank of Montreal and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 3.34. Over the past decade, Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 5.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Montreal ranks #1039 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bank of Montreal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.21 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 5.43. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Bank of Montreal's value of 5.21 is 52.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Montreal ranks #1039 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Montreal has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Montreal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Montreal ranks #1039 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bank of Montreal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Bank of Montreal's value of 5.21 is 52.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Montreal's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 5.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Bank of Montreal 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,299 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. Bank of Montreal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.21 is 52.8% 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 Bank of Montreal and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Montreal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.21, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Montreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Montreal (BMO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.61, compared to a current price of $180.06 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.21, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 52.8% above the Banks industry median of 3.41. Bank of Montreal's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Bank of Montreal (BMO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.21 as of Aug. 04, 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 Bank of Montreal (BMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Montreal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $180.06 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $117.61. GuruFocus considers Bank of Montreal to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BMO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.21 (56% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
  • GF Value™: $117.61 vs. price of $180.06 (53.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% above the Banks median (#1039 of 1299)

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


Bank of Montreal Business Description

Address 129 rue Saint Jacques, Montreal, QC, CAN, H2Y 1L6
Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial services provider based in North America with over CAD 1.47 trillion in assets by the end of fiscal 2025. BMO operates four business segments: Canadian personal and commercial banking, US personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets. About 60% of BMO's earnings are generated in Canada and 40% in the US.
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