McKesson (BSP:M1CK34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.41 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 58% Above Median

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BSP:M1CK34 McKesson Corp BSP:M1CK34
85 GF Score
Price R$69.51
GF Value R$65.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is McKesson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

McKesson BSP:M1CK34 +1.12% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates BSP:M1CK34 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R$65.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Medical Distribution companies, McKesson ranks worse than 53.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), McKesson's current share price is R$69.51. McKesson's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$170.99. McKesson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.41.

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

BSP:M1CK34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.41

During the past years, McKesson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.26.

BSP:M1CK34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
53.93% of 89 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.35 vs BSP:M1CK34: 0.41

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.

McKesson's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$70.781. 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$170.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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McKesson  (BSP:M1CK34) 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.


McKesson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


McKesson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McKesson'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.

McKesson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

McKesson 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 0.26 0.26 0.35 0.38 0.42

McKesson 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 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.42 0.36

BSP:M1CK34 vs COR, CAH, HSIC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, McKesson'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.


McKesson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, McKesson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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McKesson 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=69.51/170.99
=0.41

* 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.

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

For example, McKesson'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)
=70.781/333.9520*333.9520
=70.781

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

McKesson Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 11.138 241.428 15.406
201612 11.834 241.432 16.369
201703 11.124 243.801 15.237
201706 12.341 244.955 16.825
201709 12.134 246.819 16.418
201712 13.271 246.524 17.977
201803 12.840 249.554 17.182
201806 15.345 251.989 20.336
201809 17.122 252.439 22.651
201812 17.490 251.233 23.249
201903 16.370 254.202 21.506
201906 17.764 256.143 23.160
201909 20.265 256.759 26.358
201912 21.118 256.974 27.444
202003 25.234 258.115 32.648
202006 27.658 257.797 35.828
202009 31.438 260.280 40.336
202012 31.549 260.474 40.449
202103 32.792 264.877 41.344
202106 31.147 271.696 38.284
202109 35.247 274.310 42.911
202112 39.991 278.802 47.902
202203 34.496 287.504 40.069
202206 36.302 296.311 40.914
202209 39.889 296.808 44.881
202212 40.974 296.797 46.103
202303 40.728 301.836 45.062
202306 41.352 305.109 45.261
202309 44.202 307.789 47.959
202312 46.463 306.746 50.584
202403 45.111 312.332 48.234
202406 51.050 314.175 54.264
202409 62.672 315.301 66.379
202412 71.755 315.605 75.926
202503 64.852 319.799 67.722
202506 67.546 322.561 69.931
202509 69.483 324.800 71.441
202512 73.157 324.054 75.392
202603 64.024 330.213 64.749
202606 70.781 333.952 70.781

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 0.41 mean?
McKesson (BSP:M1CK34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.41 as of Aug. 10, 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 McKesson and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, McKesson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #48 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is McKesson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
McKesson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.41 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.51. The Medical Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35. McKesson's value of 0.41 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McKesson ranks #48 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, McKesson has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McKesson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COR and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #48 out of 89 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places McKesson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35. McKesson's value of 0.41 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, McKesson's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.35, McKesson 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 0.35, based on 89 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. McKesson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.41 is 17.1% 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 McKesson and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McKesson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.41, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McKesson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McKesson (BSP:M1CK34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$65.72, compared to a current price of R$69.51 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.41, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 17.1% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.35. McKesson's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 McKesson (BSP:M1CK34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 10, 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 McKesson (BSP:M1CK34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McKesson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$69.51 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$65.72. GuruFocus considers McKesson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:M1CK34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.41 (58% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: R$65.72 vs. price of R$69.51 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.1% above the Medical Distribution median (#48 of 89)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:M1CK34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


McKesson Business Description

Address 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
McKesson is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US engaged in sourcing and distributing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with Cencora and Cardinal Health, the three account for over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Outside the US market, McKesson engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Canada. Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
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