SAP SE (BSE:SAP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.68 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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What is SAP SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SAP SE BSE:SAP -3.20% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.68 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 6.33. GuruFocus rates BSE:SAP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of lei1,166.71 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,591 Software companies, SAP SE ranks worse than 76.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), SAP SE's current share price is lei674.80. SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei144.19. SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.68.

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

BSE:SAP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76   Med: 6.33   Max: 10.62
Current: 4.69

During the past years, SAP SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 10.62. The lowest was 3.76. And the median was 6.33.

BSE:SAP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
76.87% of 1591 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs BSE:SAP: 4.69

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.

SAP SE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei43.510. 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 lei144.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SAP SE  (BSE:SAP) 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.


SAP SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SAP SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAP SE'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.

SAP SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SAP SE Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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SAP SE Quarterly Data
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BSE:SAP vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SAP SE'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.


SAP SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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SAP SE 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.

SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=674.80/144.19
=4.68

* 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.

SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SAP SE's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=43.51/131.2583*131.2583
=43.510

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

SAP SE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 22.578 100.717 29.425
201609 23.147 101.017 30.077
201612 27.219 101.217 35.298
201703 21.688 101.417 28.070
201706 24.903 102.117 32.010
201709 25.582 102.717 32.690
201712 31.004 102.617 39.657
201803 24.995 102.917 31.878
201806 27.008 104.017 34.081
201809 27.071 104.718 33.932
201812 32.556 104.217 41.003
201903 26.523 104.217 33.405
201906 28.870 105.718 35.845
201909 28.818 106.018 35.679
201912 34.421 105.818 42.697
202003 27.834 105.718 34.559
202006 29.605 106.618 36.447
202009 30.015 105.818 37.231
202012 35.788 105.518 44.518
202103 29.459 107.518 35.964
202106 31.331 108.486 37.908
202109 31.397 109.435 37.658
202112 31.239 110.384 37.147
202203 29.132 113.968 33.552
202206 29.850 115.760 33.846
202209 29.035 118.818 32.075
202212 33.443 119.345 36.781
202303 31.220 122.402 33.479
202306 31.913 123.140 34.017
202309 32.222 124.195 34.055
202312 35.912 123.773 38.084
202403 34.456 125.038 36.170
202406 34.846 125.882 36.334
202409 36.714 126.198 38.186
202412 38.185 127.041 39.453
202503 38.086 127.779 39.123
202506 40.766 128.412 41.670
202509 41.816 129.255 42.464
202512 44.399 129.361 45.050
202603 43.510 131.258 43.510

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 4.68 mean?
SAP SE (BSE:SAP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.68 as of Jul. 23, 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 SAP SE and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 6.33. Over the past decade, SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 10.62. According to the industry distribution chart, SAP SE ranks #1223 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SAP SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.68 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 6.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 10.62. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62. SAP SE's value of 4.68 is 188.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAP SE ranks #1223 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SAP SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAP SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SAP SE ranks #1223 out of 1591 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SAP SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62. SAP SE's value of 4.68 is 188.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SAP SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 10.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.33 vs. the industry median of 1.62, SAP SE 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 1.62, based on 1,591 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. SAP SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.68 is 188.9% 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 SAP SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAP SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.68, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 6.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAP SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAP SE (BSE:SAP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei1,166.71, compared to a current price of lei674.80 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.68, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 6.33 and 188.9% above the Software industry median of 1.62. SAP SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 SAP SE (BSE:SAP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.68 as of Jul. 23, 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 SAP SE (BSE:SAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAP SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of lei674.80 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of lei1,166.71. GuruFocus considers SAP SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:SAP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.68 (26% below median its 10-year median of 6.33)
  • GF Value™: lei1,166.71 vs. price of lei674.80 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 188.9% above the Software median (#1223 of 1591)

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


SAP SE Business Description

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Founded in Germany in 1972 by former IBM employees, SAP is the world's largest provider of enterprise application software. Known as the leader in enterprise resource planning software, SAP's portfolio also includes software for supply chain management, procurement, travel and expense management, and customer relationship management, among others. The company operates in more than 180 countries and has more than 400,000 customers, approximately 80% of which are small to medium-size enterprises.
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