DCO (Ducommun) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.96 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 311% Above Median

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DCO Ducommun Inc DCO
64 GF Score
Price $191.65
GF Value $70.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ducommun DCO +1.36% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 311% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates DCO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Aerospace & Defense companies, Ducommun ranks better than 52.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Ducommun's current share price is $191.65. Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $64.84. Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.96.

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

DCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.72   Max: 3.19
Current: 2.96

During the past years, Ducommun's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.72.

DCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.89% of 225 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.18 vs DCO: 2.96

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.

Ducommun's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.432. 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 $64.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ducommun  (NYSE:DCO) 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.


Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ducommun'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.

Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ducommun Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.74 0.79 0.99 1.50

Ducommun Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.29 1.50 1.50 1.90 2.86

DCO vs VVX, AADX, YSS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Ducommun'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.


Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ducommun 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=191.65/64.84
=2.96

* 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.

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

For example, Ducommun's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=14.432/333.9520*333.9520
=14.432

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ducommun Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 11.722 241.428 16.214
201612 12.485 241.432 17.269
201703 11.857 243.801 16.241
201706 12.265 244.955 16.721
201709 12.075 246.819 16.338
201712 12.302 246.524 16.665
201803 12.956 249.554 17.338
201806 13.320 251.989 17.653
201809 13.682 252.439 18.100
201812 14.010 251.233 18.623
201903 14.680 254.202 19.286
201906 15.351 256.143 20.014
201909 15.355 256.759 19.971
201912 15.820 256.974 20.559
202003 14.633 258.115 18.932
202006 12.454 257.797 16.133
202009 12.574 260.280 16.133
202012 13.073 260.474 16.761
202103 12.829 264.877 16.175
202106 13.079 271.696 16.076
202109 13.333 274.310 16.232
202112 13.446 278.802 16.106
202203 13.261 287.504 15.403
202206 14.125 296.311 15.919
202209 15.109 296.808 17.000
202212 15.151 296.797 17.048
202303 14.451 301.836 15.989
202306 13.775 305.109 15.077
202309 13.248 307.789 14.374
202312 12.897 306.746 14.041
202403 12.777 312.332 13.661
202406 13.168 314.175 13.997
202409 13.393 315.301 14.185
202412 13.051 315.605 13.810
202503 12.682 319.799 13.243
202506 13.197 322.561 13.663
202509 14.191 324.800 14.591
202512 14.401 324.054 14.841
202603 13.400 330.213 13.552
202606 14.432 333.952 14.432

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 2.96 mean?
Ducommun (DCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.96 as of Aug. 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 Ducommun and its competitors. This is 311% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #106 out of 225 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ducommun's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.96 is 311% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 3.19. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18. Ducommun's value of 2.96 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #106 out of 225 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ducommun has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VVX and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #106 out of 225 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Ducommun in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18. Ducommun's value of 2.96 is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ducommun's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 3.18, Ducommun 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.18, based on 225 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. Ducommun's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.96 is 6.9% 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 Ducommun and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ducommun's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96, which is 311% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ducommun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducommun (DCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $191.65 — trading 172% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96, which is 311% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 6.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.18. Ducommun's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Ducommun (DCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96 as of Aug. 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 Ducommun (DCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducommun stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $191.65 is trading 172% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45. GuruFocus considers Ducommun to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.96 (311% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $191.65 (172% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#106 of 225)

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


Ducommun Business Description

Other Exchanges DUM:Germany
Address 600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, CA, USA, 92626-7100
Ducommun Inc provides engineering & manufacturing services for high-performance products & high-cost-of failure applications used in the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical & other industries. The company's reportable segments are Structural Systems & Electronic Systems. Structural Systems designs, engineers, and manufactures various sizes of complex contoured aerostructure components and assemblies, and supplies composite and metal-bonded structures and assemblies. Electronic Systems designs, engineers and manufactures high-reliability electronic and electromechanical products used in technology-driven markets, including A&D and Industrial end-use markets. It generates a maximum of its revenue from the Electronic Systems.
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