APA (BSP:A1PA34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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BSP:A1PA34 APA Corp BSP:A1PA34
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What is APA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

APA BSP:A1PA34 61 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1PA34 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R$132.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 713 Oil & Gas companies, APA ranks worse than 63.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), APA's current share price is R$220.20. APA's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$133.40. APA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.65.

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

BSP:A1PA34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 1.19   Max: 1.97
Current: 1.69

During the past years, APA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.19.

BSP:A1PA34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
63.25% of 713 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.07 vs BSP:A1PA34: 1.69

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.

APA's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$34.349. 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 R$133.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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APA  (BSP:A1PA34) 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.


APA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


APA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APA'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.

APA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

APA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 1.79 1.45 0.97 1.00

APA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.75 0.99 1.00 1.68 1.27

BSP:A1PA34 vs AR, RRC, OVV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, APA'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.


APA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, APA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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APA 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=220.20/133.40
=1.65

* 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.

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

For example, APA'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)
=34.349/333.9520*333.9520
=34.349

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

APA Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 12.319 241.428 17.040
201612 12.876 241.432 17.810
201703 12.347 243.801 16.913
201706 11.581 244.955 15.789
201709 11.360 246.819 15.370
201712 14.109 246.524 19.113
201803 14.798 249.554 19.803
201806 18.963 251.989 25.131
201809 21.088 252.439 27.897
201812 20.997 251.233 27.910
201903 17.140 254.202 22.517
201906 16.527 256.143 21.547
201909 16.041 256.759 20.864
201912 18.824 256.974 24.463
202003 17.373 258.115 22.477
202006 10.322 257.797 13.371
202009 16.000 260.280 20.529
202012 16.591 260.474 21.271
202103 27.819 264.877 35.074
202106 23.298 271.696 28.636
202109 28.679 274.310 34.915
202112 35.814 278.802 42.898
202203 38.277 287.504 44.461
202206 44.972 296.311 50.685
202209 45.874 296.808 51.615
202212 41.560 296.797 46.763
202303 33.522 301.836 37.089
202306 28.211 305.109 30.878
202309 37.008 307.789 40.154
202312 34.362 306.746 37.410
202403 32.171 312.332 34.398
202406 36.819 314.175 39.137
202409 37.882 315.301 40.123
202412 44.962 315.605 47.576
202503 41.699 319.799 43.544
202506 33.459 322.561 34.641
202509 31.684 324.800 32.577
202512 30.771 324.054 31.711
202603 34.376 330.213 34.765
202606 34.349 333.952 34.349

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 1.65 mean?
APA (BSP:A1PA34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 as of Aug. 22, 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 APA and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, APA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, APA ranks #451 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is APA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
APA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.97. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. APA's value of 1.65 is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA ranks #451 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, APA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AR and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, APA ranks #451 out of 713 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places APA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. APA's value of 1.65 is 54.2% above this benchmark. Historically, APA's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 1.07, APA 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.07, based on 713 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. APA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 54.2% 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 APA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA (BSP:A1PA34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$132.05, compared to a current price of R$220.20 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 54.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.07. APA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 APA (BSP:A1PA34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 22, 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 APA (BSP:A1PA34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$220.20 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$132.05. GuruFocus considers APA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1PA34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
  • GF Value™: R$132.05 vs. price of R$220.20 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#451 of 713)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1PA34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2000 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 200, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-3643
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's business has oil and gas operations in four segments: Egypt, the North Sea, Suriname, and the U.S. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the U.S. reporting segment. The company also has exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.
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