S & U (CHIX:SUSL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.34 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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CHIX:SUSL S & U PLC CHIX:SUSL
79 GF Score
Price £19.85
GF Value £20.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is S & U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

S & U CHIX:SUSL +1.53% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SUSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Credit Services companies, S & U ranks better than 55.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), S & U's current share price is £19.85. S & U's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £8.47. S & U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.34.

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

CHIX:SUSl' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7   Med: 3.88   Max: 5.84
Current: 2.33

During the past 13 years, S & U's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.84. The lowest was 1.70. And the median was 3.88.

CHIX:SUSl's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.24% of 420 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs CHIX:SUSl: 2.33

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.

S & U's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £7.672. 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 £8.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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S & U  (CHIX:SUSl) 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.


S & U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


S & U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S & U'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.

S & U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

S & U Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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S & U Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 2.89 0.00 2.12 0.00 2.84

CHIX:SUSL vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, S & U'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.


S & U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, S & U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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S & U 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.

S & U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.85/8.47
=2.34

* 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.

S & U's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, S & U's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=7.672/139.4000*139.4000
=7.672

Current CPI (Jan26) = 139.4000.

S & U Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201701 4.904 101.800 6.715
201801 6.393 104.500 8.528
201901 6.512 106.400 8.532
202001 7.063 108.300 9.091
202101 6.620 109.300 8.443
202201 6.938 114.600 8.439
202301 7.849 124.800 8.767
202401 8.272 130.000 8.870
202501 8.035 135.100 8.291
202601 7.672 139.400 7.672

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 2.34 mean?
S & U (CHIX:SUSL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.34 as of Jul. 22, 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 S & U and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, S & U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.70 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, S & U ranks #188 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is S & U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
S & U's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.34 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 5.84. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.09. S & U's value of 2.34 is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S & U ranks #188 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S & U has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S & U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, S & U ranks #188 out of 420 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts S & U in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.09. S & U's value of 2.34 is 24.3% below this benchmark. Historically, S & U's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.70 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 3.09, S & U 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.09, based on 420 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. S & U's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.34 is 24.3% 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 S & U and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S & U's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S & U stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S & U (CHIX:SUSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.57, compared to a current price of £19.85 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 24.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.09. S & U's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 S & U (CHIX:SUSL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34 as of Jul. 22, 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 S & U (CHIX:SUSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S & U stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £19.85 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £20.57. GuruFocus considers S & U to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SUSL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.34 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.88)
  • GF Value™: £20.57 vs. price of £19.85 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.3% below the Credit Services median (#188 of 420)

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


S & U Business Description

Other Exchanges SUS:UK47IE.PFD:UK
Address Cranmore Boulevard, 2 Stratford Court, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands, GBR, B90 4QT
S & U PLC is a UK-based company. It is engaged in providing motor finance, property bridging, and specialist finance services. The company operates through the following business segments: Motor finance, and Property bridging finance. The majority of the revenue for the company is derived from the Motor finance segment which operates within the non-prime market sector, and acts as a supplier of specialist finance facilities, through motor dealers throughout the UK which facilitate the purchase of new and used cars, vans, motorbikes, and caravans. The company's finance products allow motor dealers across the UK to provide credit facilities.
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