Microsoft (BSP:MSFT34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.41 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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What is Microsoft Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Microsoft BSP:MSFT34 -2.21% 100 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 15.02. GuruFocus rates BSP:MSFT34 with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of R$119.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Software companies, Microsoft ranks worse than 94.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Microsoft's current share price is R$81.78. Microsoft's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$6.10. Microsoft's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 13.41.

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

BSP:MSFT34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.27   Med: 15.02   Max: 22.41
Current: 13.68

During the past years, Microsoft's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 22.41. The lowest was 6.27. And the median was 15.02.

BSP:MSFT34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
94.38% of 1585 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs BSP:MSFT34: 13.68

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.

Microsoft's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2.426. 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$6.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Microsoft  (BSP:MSFT34) 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.


Microsoft Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Microsoft Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microsoft'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.

Microsoft Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Microsoft Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Microsoft Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 15.32 19.60 19.73 18.00 13.15

BSP:MSFT34 vs ORCL, PLTR, PANW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Microsoft'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.


Microsoft Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Microsoft 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=81.78/6.10
=13.41

* 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.

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

For example, Microsoft'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)
=2.426/330.2130*330.2130
=2.426

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Microsoft Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.476 241.018 0.652
201609 0.377 241.428 0.516
201612 0.461 241.432 0.631
201703 0.387 243.801 0.524
201706 0.450 244.955 0.607
201709 0.411 246.819 0.550
201712 0.515 246.524 0.690
201803 0.470 249.554 0.622
201806 0.607 251.989 0.795
201809 0.641 252.439 0.838
201812 0.676 251.233 0.889
201903 0.632 254.202 0.821
201906 0.700 256.143 0.902
201909 0.736 256.759 0.947
201912 0.821 256.974 1.055
202003 0.929 258.115 1.188
202006 1.074 257.797 1.376
202009 1.095 260.280 1.389
202012 1.212 260.474 1.536
202103 1.289 264.877 1.607
202106 1.276 271.696 1.551
202109 1.317 274.310 1.585
202112 1.613 278.802 1.910
202203 1.358 287.504 1.560
202206 1.454 296.311 1.620
202209 1.463 296.808 1.628
202212 1.543 296.797 1.717
202303 1.537 301.836 1.682
202306 1.522 305.109 1.647
202309 1.559 307.789 1.673
202312 1.695 306.746 1.825
202403 1.718 312.332 1.816
202406 1.943 314.175 2.042
202409 2.026 315.301 2.122
202412 2.370 315.605 2.480
202503 2.253 319.799 2.326
202506 2.367 322.561 2.423
202509 2.325 324.800 2.364
202512 2.477 324.054 2.524
202603 2.426 330.213 2.426

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 13.41 mean?
Microsoft (BSP:MSFT34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 Microsoft and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 15.02. Over the past decade, Microsoft's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.27 to 22.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Microsoft ranks #1496 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Microsoft's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Microsoft's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.41 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.27 to a high of 22.41. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Microsoft's value of 13.41 is 712.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microsoft ranks #1496 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microsoft has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microsoft's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ORCL and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microsoft ranks #1496 out of 1585 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Microsoft in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Microsoft's value of 13.41 is 712.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Microsoft's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.27 to 22.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.02 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Microsoft 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 1.65, based on 1,585 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. Microsoft's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.41 is 712.7% 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 Microsoft and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microsoft's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.41, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 15.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microsoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft (BSP:MSFT34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$119.63, compared to a current price of R$81.78 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.41, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.02 and 712.7% above the Software industry median of 1.65. Microsoft's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Microsoft (BSP:MSFT34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 Microsoft (BSP:MSFT34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$81.78 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$119.63. GuruFocus considers Microsoft to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MSFT34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.41 (11% below median its 10-year median of 15.02)
  • GF Value™: R$119.63 vs. price of R$81.78 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 712.7% above the Software median (#1496 of 1585)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MSFT34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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