Apple (CHIX:APCD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.70 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 40% Above Median


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What is Apple Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Apple CHIX:APCD +3.24% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.70 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 9.79. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APCD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €231.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Hardware companies, Apple ranks worse than 93.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Apple's current share price is €267.55. Apple's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.53. Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 13.70.

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

CHIX:APCd' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.61   Med: 9.79   Max: 14.12
Current: 13.43

During the past years, Apple's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.12. The lowest was 4.61. And the median was 9.79.

CHIX:APCd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
93.35% of 1971 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.45 vs CHIX:APCd: 13.43

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.

Apple's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.531. 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 €19.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Apple  (CHIX:APCd) 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.


Apple Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Apple Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apple'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.

Apple Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Apple Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Apple 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 10.78 9.71 11.76 12.29 11.05

CHIX:APCD vs SONO, TBCH, VUZI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Apple'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.


Apple Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Apple 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=267.55/19.53
=13.70

* 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.

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

For example, Apple'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)
=6.531/330.2130*330.2130
=6.531

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Apple Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.722 241.018 2.359
201609 1.935 241.428 2.647
201612 3.485 241.432 4.767
201703 2.350 243.801 3.183
201706 1.931 244.955 2.603
201709 2.128 246.819 2.847
201712 3.616 246.524 4.844
201803 2.446 249.554 3.237
201806 2.314 251.989 3.032
201809 2.780 252.439 3.636
201812 3.881 251.233 5.101
201903 2.731 254.202 3.548
201906 2.587 256.143 3.335
201909 3.216 256.759 4.136
201912 4.638 256.974 5.960
202003 2.995 258.115 3.832
202006 3.043 257.797 3.898
202009 3.183 260.280 4.038
202012 5.353 260.474 6.786
202103 4.445 264.877 5.541
202106 4.028 271.696 4.896
202109 4.259 274.310 5.127
202112 6.640 278.802 7.864
202203 5.385 287.504 6.185
202206 4.826 296.311 5.378
202209 5.649 296.808 6.285
202212 6.931 296.797 7.711
202303 5.589 301.836 6.114
202306 4.786 305.109 5.180
202309 5.351 307.789 5.741
202312 7.039 306.746 7.578
202403 5.399 312.332 5.708
202406 5.192 314.175 5.457
202409 5.611 315.301 5.876
202412 7.835 315.605 8.198
202503 5.859 319.799 6.050
202506 5.454 322.561 5.583
202509 5.873 324.800 5.971
202512 8.289 324.054 8.447
202603 6.531 330.213 6.531

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 13.70 mean?
Apple (CHIX:APCD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.70 as of Jul. 05, 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 Apple and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 9.79. Over the past decade, Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.61 to 14.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #1840 out of 1971 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Apple's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.70 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 9.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 14.12. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.45. Apple's value of 13.70 is 844.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apple ranks #1840 out of 1971 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SONO and TBCH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #1840 out of 1971 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Apple in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.45. Apple's value of 13.70 is 844.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Apple's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.61 to 14.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.79 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Apple 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.45, based on 1,971 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. Apple's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.70 is 844.8% 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 Apple and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apple's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.70, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 9.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (CHIX:APCD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €231.52, compared to a current price of €267.55 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.70, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 9.79 and 844.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.45. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.70 as of Jul. 05, 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €267.55 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €231.52. GuruFocus considers Apple to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:APCD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.70 (40% above median its 10-year median of 9.79)
  • GF Value™: €231.52 vs. price of €267.55 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 844.8% above the Hardware median (#1840 of 1971)

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


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Address One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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