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Carriage ServicesCSV -3.05%73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks worse than 68.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carriage Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CSV'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.87 Max: 3.98
Current: 1.54
During the past years, Carriage Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.98. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.87.
CSV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 68.85% of 61
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs CSV: 1.54
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.
Carriage Services's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.725. 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 $23.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) 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.
Carriage Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Carriage Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
CSV vs MED, RGS, CLIK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carriage Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Carriage Services 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.
Carriage Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 1.52 mean?
Carriage Services (CSV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.52 as of Aug. 07, 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Carriage Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #42 out of 61 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Carriage Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Carriage Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.52 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 3.98. The Personal Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Carriage Services' value of 1.52 is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #42 out of 61 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #42 out of 61 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Carriage Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Carriage Services' value of 1.52 is 90% above this benchmark. Historically, Carriage Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Carriage Services 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 Personal Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Personal Services companies is 0.80, based on 61 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. Carriage Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.52 is 90% 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carriage Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.52, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.12, compared to a current price of $35.87 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.52, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 90% above the Personal Services industry median of 0.80. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 07, 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.87 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.12.
GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSV:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.52 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.87)
GF Value™: $39.12 vs. price of $35.87 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Personal Services median (#42 of 61)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
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