Calix (CALX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.98 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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CALX Calix Inc CALX
77 GF Score
Price $39.82
GF Value $47.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Calix Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Calix CALX +1.67% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates CALX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Calix ranks worse than 65.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Calix's current share price is $39.815. Calix's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.35. Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.98.

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

CALX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 3.33   Max: 8.35
Current: 2.93

During the past years, Calix's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.35. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 3.33.

CALX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.12% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs CALX: 2.93

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.

Calix's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.478. 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 $13.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Calix  (NYSE:CALX) 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.


Calix Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Calix Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calix'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.

Calix Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Calix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Calix Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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CALX vs RAMP, WIX, PAYO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Calix'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.


Calix Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Calix 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=39.815/13.35
=2.98

* 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.

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

For example, Calix'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)
=4.478/333.9520*333.9520
=4.478

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Calix Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.458 241.428 3.400
201612 2.680 241.432 3.707
201703 2.373 243.801 3.250
201706 2.522 244.955 3.438
201709 2.559 246.819 3.462
201712 2.718 246.524 3.682
201803 1.926 249.554 2.577
201806 2.136 251.989 2.831
201809 2.131 252.439 2.819
201812 2.161 251.233 2.873
201903 1.653 254.202 2.172
201906 1.836 256.143 2.394
201909 2.064 256.759 2.685
201912 2.153 256.974 2.798
202003 1.798 258.115 2.326
202006 2.079 257.797 2.693
202009 2.372 260.280 3.043
202012 2.538 260.474 3.254
202103 2.418 264.877 3.049
202106 2.494 271.696 3.065
202109 2.536 274.310 3.087
202112 2.564 278.802 3.071
202203 2.704 287.504 3.141
202206 2.964 296.311 3.341
202209 3.417 296.808 3.845
202212 3.499 296.797 3.937
202303 3.587 301.836 3.969
202306 3.747 305.109 4.101
202309 3.792 307.789 4.114
202312 3.873 306.746 4.217
202403 3.322 312.332 3.552
202406 3.017 314.175 3.207
202409 3.041 315.301 3.221
202412 3.104 315.605 3.284
202503 3.336 319.799 3.484
202506 3.749 322.561 3.881
202509 3.803 324.800 3.910
202512 3.875 324.054 3.993
202603 4.083 330.213 4.129
202606 4.478 333.952 4.478

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 2.98 mean?
Calix (CALX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.98 as of Aug. 19, 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 Calix and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 3.33. Over the past decade, Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 8.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #1040 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Calix's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.98 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 8.35. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Calix's value of 2.98 is 76.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calix ranks #1040 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calix has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RAMP and WIX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #1040 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Calix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Calix's value of 2.98 is 76.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Calix's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 8.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Calix 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 1.69, based on 1,597 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. Calix's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.98 is 76.3% 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 Calix and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calix's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix (CALX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.97, compared to a current price of $39.82 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 76.3% above the Software industry median of 1.69. Calix's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Calix (CALX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98 as of Aug. 19, 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 Calix (CALX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.82 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.97. GuruFocus considers Calix to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CALX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.98 (11% below median its 10-year median of 3.33)
  • GF Value™: $47.97 vs. price of $39.82 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.3% above the Software median (#1040 of 1597)

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


Calix Business Description

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Address 3155 Olsen Drive, Suite 450, San Jose, CA, USA, 95117
Calix Inc develops, markets and sells its appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services that enable service providers of all types and sizes to innovate and transform their businesses. The company's customers utilize the real-time data and insights from Calix platforms to simplify their business and deliver experiences that excite their subscribers. The resulting growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty and revenue creates more value for their businesses and communities. The Company's revenue is principally derived in the United States and it also has its presence in Europe, Americas excluding U.S., and Rest of World.
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