S&P Global (BSP:SPGI34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.92 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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BSP:SPGI34 S&P Global Inc BSP:SPGI34
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Price R$60.88
GF Value R$80.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

S&P Global BSP:SPGI34 -1.52% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.92 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates BSP:SPGI34 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R$80.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 580 Capital Markets companies, S&P Global ranks worse than 80.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), S&P Global's current share price is R$60.88. S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$6.14. S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 9.92.

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

BSP:SPGI34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.46   Med: 11.97   Max: 18.41
Current: 10.57

During the past years, S&P Global's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 18.41. The lowest was 5.46. And the median was 11.97.

BSP:SPGI34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.34% of 580 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.635 vs BSP:SPGI34: 10.57

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.

S&P Global's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.997. 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$6.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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S&P Global  (BSP:SPGI34) 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.


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S&P Global'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.

S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

S&P Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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S&P Global 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 13.52 12.19 12.91 10.13 9.44

BSP:SPGI34 vs CME, ICE, MCO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, S&P Global'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.


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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S&P Global 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.

S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=60.88/6.14
=9.92

* 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.

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

For example, S&P Global'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)
=1.997/333.9520*333.9520
=1.997

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

S&P Global Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.490 241.428 0.678
201612 0.498 241.432 0.689
201703 0.484 243.801 0.663
201706 0.531 244.955 0.724
201709 0.510 246.819 0.690
201712 0.565 246.524 0.765
201803 0.561 249.554 0.751
201806 0.665 251.989 0.881
201809 0.696 252.439 0.921
201812 0.659 251.233 0.876
201903 0.675 254.202 0.887
201906 0.738 256.143 0.962
201909 0.784 256.759 1.020
201912 0.806 256.974 1.047
202003 0.996 258.115 1.289
202006 1.158 257.797 1.500
202009 1.146 260.280 1.470
202012 1.105 260.474 1.417
202103 1.306 264.877 1.647
202106 1.217 271.696 1.496
202109 1.266 274.310 1.541
202112 1.355 278.802 1.623
202203 1.195 287.504 1.388
202206 1.237 296.311 1.394
202209 1.259 296.808 1.417
202212 1.309 296.797 1.473
202303 1.419 301.836 1.570
202306 1.307 305.109 1.431
202309 1.330 307.789 1.443
202312 1.358 306.746 1.478
202403 1.538 312.332 1.644
202406 1.695 314.175 1.802
202409 1.765 315.301 1.869
202412 1.971 315.605 2.086
202503 1.963 319.799 2.050
202506 1.890 322.561 1.957
202509 1.902 324.800 1.956
202512 1.964 324.054 2.024
202603 2.036 330.213 2.059
202606 1.997 333.952 1.997

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 9.92 mean?
S&P Global (BSP:SPGI34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.92 as of Aug. 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 S&P Global and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.46 to 18.41. According to the industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #466 out of 580 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.92 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.46 to a high of 18.41. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.64. S&P Global's value of 9.92 is 172.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #466 out of 580 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, S&P Global has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CME and ICE?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #466 out of 580 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places S&P Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.64. S&P Global's value of 9.92 is 172.9% above this benchmark. Historically, S&P Global's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.46 to 18.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 3.64, S&P Global 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.64, based on 580 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. S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.92 is 172.9% 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 S&P Global and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.92, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&P Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global (BSP:SPGI34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$80.85, compared to a current price of R$60.88 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.92, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 172.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.64. S&P Global's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 S&P Global (BSP:SPGI34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.92 as of Aug. 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 S&P Global (BSP:SPGI34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$60.88 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$80.85. GuruFocus considers S&P Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SPGI34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.92 (17% below median its 10-year median of 11.97)
  • GF Value™: R$80.85 vs. price of R$60.88 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 172.9% above the Capital Markets median (#466 of 580)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SPGI34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


S&P Global Business Description

Address 55 Water Street, New York, NY, USA, 10041
S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. Its ratings business is the largest credit rating agency in the world and S&P's largest segment by profitability. S&P's largest segment by revenue is market intelligence, which provides desktop, data and advisory solutions, enterprise solutions, and credit/risk solutions mostly in the financial-services industry. S&P's other segments include energy (formerly commodity insights, this segment includes Platts and other data), mobility (Carfax), and indexes. S&P plans to spin off mobility in 2026.
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