BUSE (First Busey) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.40 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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BUSE First Busey Corp BUSE
65 GF Score
Price $30.98
GF Value $26.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Busey Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

First Busey BUSE -0.35% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.09. GuruFocus rates BUSE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, First Busey ranks better than 50.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), First Busey's current share price is $30.975. First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.11. First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.40.

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

BUSE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 3.09   Max: 3.98
Current: 3.4

During the past years, First Busey's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.98. The lowest was 2.00. And the median was 3.09.

BUSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50.38% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.43 vs BUSE: 3.40

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.

First Busey's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.304. 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 $9.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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First Busey  (NAS:BUSE) 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.


First Busey Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


First Busey Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Busey'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.

First Busey Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

First Busey Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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First Busey 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 2.61 2.62 2.70 2.81 3.24

BUSE vs BBT, CUBI, FBNC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Busey'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.


First Busey Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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First Busey 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.

First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=30.975/9.11
=3.40

* 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.

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

For example, First Busey'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)
=2.304/333.9520*333.9520
=2.304

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Busey Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.678 241.428 2.321
201612 1.644 241.432 2.274
201703 1.601 243.801 2.193
201706 1.611 244.955 2.196
201709 1.869 246.819 2.529
201712 2.460 246.524 3.332
201803 1.672 249.554 2.237
201806 1.690 251.989 2.240
201809 1.678 252.439 2.220
201812 1.694 251.233 2.252
201903 1.761 254.202 2.313
201906 1.811 256.143 2.361
201909 1.876 256.759 2.440
201912 1.871 256.974 2.431
202003 1.766 258.115 2.285
202006 1.806 257.797 2.340
202009 1.864 260.280 2.392
202012 1.883 260.474 2.414
202103 1.750 264.877 2.206
202106 1.750 271.696 2.151
202109 1.830 274.310 2.228
202112 1.872 278.802 2.242
202203 1.883 287.504 2.187
202206 1.906 296.311 2.148
202209 2.082 296.808 2.343
202212 2.140 296.797 2.408
202303 2.095 301.836 2.318
202306 1.898 305.109 2.077
202309 1.932 307.789 2.096
202312 1.929 306.746 2.100
202403 1.964 312.332 2.100
202406 2.009 314.175 2.135
202409 2.044 315.301 2.165
202412 2.016 315.605 2.133
202503 1.824 319.799 1.905
202506 2.179 322.561 2.256
202509 2.176 324.800 2.237
202512 2.232 324.054 2.300
202603 2.234 330.213 2.259
202606 2.304 333.952 2.304

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 3.40 mean?
First Busey (BUSE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.40 as of Aug. 09, 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 First Busey and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.00 to 3.98. According to the industry distribution chart, First Busey ranks #646 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
First Busey's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.40 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 3.98. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. First Busey's value of 3.40 is 0.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Busey ranks #646 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Busey has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Busey's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BBT and CUBI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Busey ranks #646 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts First Busey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. First Busey's value of 3.40 is 0.9% below this benchmark. Historically, First Busey's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.00 to 3.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 3.43, First Busey has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.43, based on 1,302 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. First Busey's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.40 is 0.9% below 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 First Busey and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Busey's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Busey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey (BUSE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.68, compared to a current price of $30.98 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 0.9% below the Banks industry median of 3.43. First Busey's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 First Busey (BUSE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40 as of Aug. 09, 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 First Busey (BUSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.98 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.68. GuruFocus considers First Busey to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUSE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.40 (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.09)
  • GF Value™: $26.68 vs. price of $30.98 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.9% below the Banks median (#646 of 1302)

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


First Busey Business Description

Address 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS, USA, 66211
First Busey Corporation is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries provide retail and commercial banking services, remittance processing, and offer financial products and services with banking centers in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and Indiana. The company's operations are managed through three operating segments consisting of Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. The banking segment generates a vast majority of its revenue.
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