CVLG (Covenant Logistics Group) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.02 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 85% Above Median

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CVLG Covenant Logistics Group Inc CVLG
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Price $36.85
GF Value $27.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Covenant Logistics Group CVLG -11.20% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates CVLG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Covenant Logistics Group ranks worse than 57.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Covenant Logistics Group's current share price is $36.85. Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.14. Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.02.

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

CVLG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.31
Current: 1.15

During the past years, Covenant Logistics Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.31. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.55.

CVLG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.14% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs CVLG: 1.15

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.

Covenant Logistics Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.620. 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 $36.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Covenant Logistics Group  (NYSE:CVLG) 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.


Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covenant Logistics 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.

Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Covenant Logistics Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Covenant Logistics Group 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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CVLG vs HTLD, MRTN, ULH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Covenant Logistics 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.


Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Covenant Logistics 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.

Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=36.85/36.14
=1.02

* 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.

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

For example, Covenant Logistics 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)
=11.62/330.2130*330.2130
=11.620

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Covenant Logistics Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.346 241.018 5.954
201609 4.498 241.428 6.152
201612 5.221 241.432 7.141
201703 4.348 243.801 5.889
201706 4.475 244.955 6.033
201709 4.853 246.819 6.493
201712 5.528 246.524 7.405
201803 4.715 249.554 6.239
201806 5.323 251.989 6.975
201809 6.577 252.439 8.603
201812 7.210 251.233 9.477
201903 5.913 254.202 7.681
201906 5.833 256.143 7.520
201909 5.972 256.759 7.680
201912 6.171 256.974 7.930
202003 5.827 258.115 7.455
202006 5.609 257.797 7.185
202009 6.105 260.280 7.745
202012 6.575 260.474 8.335
202103 6.464 264.877 8.058
202106 7.529 271.696 9.151
202109 8.087 274.310 9.735
202112 8.676 278.802 10.276
202203 8.694 287.504 9.986
202206 10.068 296.311 11.220
202209 10.470 296.808 11.648
202212 10.229 296.797 11.381
202303 9.615 301.836 10.519
202306 10.093 305.109 10.923
202309 10.553 307.789 11.322
202312 9.703 306.746 10.445
202403 10.100 312.332 10.678
202406 10.393 314.175 10.924
202409 10.355 315.301 10.845
202412 9.942 315.605 10.402
202503 9.662 319.799 9.977
202506 11.123 322.561 11.387
202509 11.288 324.800 11.476
202512 11.288 324.054 11.503
202603 11.620 330.213 11.620

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 1.02 mean?
Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.02 as of Jul. 30, 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 Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #436 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.02 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.31. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 1.02 is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #436 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HTLD and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #436 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Covenant Logistics Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 1.02 is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Covenant Logistics Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Covenant Logistics Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.89, based on 763 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. Covenant Logistics Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.02 is 14.6% 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 Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covenant Logistics Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covenant Logistics Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.32, compared to a current price of $36.85 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 14.6% above the Transportation industry median of 0.89. Covenant Logistics Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 30, 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 Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.85 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.32. GuruFocus considers Covenant Logistics Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVLG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.02 (85% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: $27.32 vs. price of $36.85 (34.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.6% above the Transportation median (#436 of 763)

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


Covenant Logistics Group Business Description

Address 400 Birmingham Highway, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37419
Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. The Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. The warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function.
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