CG (The Carlyle Group) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.02 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 53% Above Median


CG The Carlyle Group Inc CG
63 GF Score
Price $43.07
GF Value $56.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The Carlyle Group CG -2.09% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates CG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Asset Management companies, The Carlyle Group ranks better than 76.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), The Carlyle Group's current share price is $43.07. The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.27. The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.02.

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

CG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.97   Max: 4.97
Current: 3.08

During the past years, The Carlyle Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.97. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.97.

CG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
76.11% of 904 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.61 vs CG: 3.08

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.

The Carlyle Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.981. 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 $14.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Carlyle Group  (NAS:CG) 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.


The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Carlyle Group'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.

The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

The Carlyle Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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The Carlyle Group 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 3.18 3.75 4.49 4.20 3.39

CG vs ARCC, CRBG, PS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Carlyle Group'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.


The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Carlyle Group 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.

The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=43.07/14.27
=3.02

* 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.

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

For example, The Carlyle Group'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)
=0.981/330.2130*330.2130
=0.981

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Carlyle Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.878 241.018 6.683
201609 1.188 241.428 1.625
201612 1.289 241.432 1.763
201703 6.962 243.801 9.430
201706 5.966 244.955 8.043
201709 1.203 246.819 1.609
201712 6.401 246.524 8.574
201803 4.429 249.554 5.861
201806 5.514 251.989 7.226
201809 1.336 252.439 1.748
201812 2.012 251.233 2.645
201903 7.163 254.202 9.305
201906 7.523 256.143 9.698
201909 4.965 256.759 6.385
201912 2.663 256.974 3.422
202003 -1.395 258.115 -1.785
202006 1.625 257.797 2.081
202009 2.086 260.280 2.646
202012 2.685 260.474 3.404
202103 4.209 264.877 5.247
202106 4.522 271.696 5.496
202109 2.938 274.310 3.537
202112 3.596 278.802 4.259
202203 3.150 287.504 3.618
202206 2.050 296.311 2.285
202209 2.218 296.808 2.468
202212 1.765 296.797 1.964
202303 1.734 301.836 1.897
202306 1.210 305.109 1.310
202309 1.725 307.789 1.851
202312 -1.036 306.746 -1.115
202403 1.621 312.332 1.714
202406 2.011 314.175 2.114
202409 3.548 315.301 3.716
202412 2.080 315.605 2.176
202503 1.819 319.799 1.878
202506 2.663 322.561 2.726
202509 1.523 324.800 1.548
202512 2.664 324.054 2.715
202603 0.981 330.213 0.981

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 3.02 mean?
The Carlyle Group (CG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.02 as of Jul. 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 The Carlyle Group and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #216 out of 904 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The Carlyle Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.02 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.97. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.61. The Carlyle Group's value of 3.02 is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #216 out of 904 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Carlyle Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ARCC and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #216 out of 904 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The Carlyle Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.61. The Carlyle Group's value of 3.02 is 60.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Carlyle Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 7.61, The Carlyle Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.61, based on 904 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. The Carlyle Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.02 is 60.3% 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 The Carlyle Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Carlyle Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Carlyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group (CG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.18, compared to a current price of $43.07 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 60.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.61. The Carlyle Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 The Carlyle Group (CG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02 as of Jul. 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 The Carlyle Group (CG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $43.07 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $56.18. GuruFocus considers The Carlyle Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.02 (53% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: $56.18 vs. price of $43.07 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.3% below the Asset Management median (#216 of 904)

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


The Carlyle Group Business Description

Address 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20004-2505
Carlyle Group is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with $476.9 billion in total AUM, including $336.8 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, which includes its private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources offerings (with $163.6 billion in total AUM and $101.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), global credit ($211.3 billion/$169.5 billion), and investment/fund solutions, known as Carlyle AlphInvest ($101.0 billion/$65.9 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Carlyle operates through 29 offices across five continents, serving more than 3,100 active carry fund investors from 87 countries.
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