Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.67 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:W1SO34 Watsco Inc BSP:W1SO34
73 GF Score
Price R$64.98
GF Value R$80.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Watsco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Watsco BSP:W1SO34 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates BSP:W1SO34 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R$80.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Watsco ranks worse than 80.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Watsco's current share price is R$64.98. Watsco's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$38.90. Watsco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.67.

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

BSP:W1SO34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 1.77   Max: 3.02
Current: 1.58

During the past years, Watsco's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.77.

BSP:W1SO34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.31% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs BSP:W1SO34: 1.58

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.

Watsco's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$11.296. 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$38.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Watsco  (BSP:W1SO34) 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.


Watsco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Watsco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watsco'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.

Watsco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Watsco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Watsco 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 2.32 2.10 1.75 1.86 2.10

BSP:W1SO34 vs QXO, WCC, AIT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Watsco'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.


Watsco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Watsco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Watsco 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=64.98/38.90
=1.67

* 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.

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

For example, Watsco'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)
=11.296/333.9520*333.9520
=11.296

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Watsco Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.947 241.428 6.843
201612 3.753 241.432 5.191
201703 3.338 243.801 4.572
201706 5.142 244.955 7.010
201709 4.705 246.819 6.366
201712 3.815 246.524 5.168
201803 3.541 249.554 4.739
201806 5.847 251.989 7.749
201809 6.192 252.439 8.191
201812 4.477 251.233 5.951
201903 4.159 254.202 5.464
201906 6.139 256.143 8.004
201909 6.607 256.759 8.593
201912 5.031 256.974 6.538
202003 5.626 258.115 7.279
202006 8.022 257.797 10.392
202009 9.420 260.280 12.086
202012 6.736 260.474 8.636
202103 7.248 264.877 9.138
202106 10.501 271.696 12.907
202109 10.620 274.310 12.929
202112 9.635 278.802 11.541
202203 8.542 287.504 9.922
202206 12.129 296.311 13.670
202209 12.007 296.808 13.510
202212 9.178 296.797 10.327
202303 8.899 301.836 9.846
202306 10.675 305.109 11.684
202309 11.486 307.789 12.462
202312 8.536 306.746 9.293
202403 8.425 312.332 9.008
202406 12.249 314.175 13.020
202409 12.701 315.301 13.452
202412 11.342 315.605 12.001
202503 9.316 319.799 9.728
202506 12.072 322.561 12.498
202509 11.694 324.800 12.024
202512 9.084 324.054 9.361
202603 8.447 330.213 8.543
202606 11.296 333.952 11.296

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 1.67 mean?
Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.67 as of Aug. 16, 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 Watsco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Watsco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #102 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Watsco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Watsco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.67 is near median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 3.02. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54. Watsco's value of 1.67 is 209.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watsco ranks #102 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to QXO and WCC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #102 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Watsco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54. Watsco's value of 1.67 is 209.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Watsco's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Watsco 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.54, based on 127 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. Watsco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.67 is 209.3% 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 Watsco and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watsco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watsco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$80.30, compared to a current price of R$64.98 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 209.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.54. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Watsco (BSP:W1SO34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 as of Aug. 16, 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 Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$64.98 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$80.30. GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:W1SO34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.67 (near median its 10-year median of 1.77)
  • GF Value™: R$80.30 vs. price of R$64.98 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 209.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#102 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:W1SO34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watsco Business Description

Other Exchanges WSO.B:USAWSO:USAWC3:Germany
Address 2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901, Miami, FL, USA, 33133
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
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