ELV (Elevance Health) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.57 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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ELV Elevance Health Inc ELV
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Price $382.77
GF Value $490.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Elevance Health Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Elevance Health ELV +1.84% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates ELV with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $490.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 13 Healthcare Plans companies, Elevance Health ranks worse than 53.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Elevance Health's current share price is $382.77. Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $669.58. Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.57.

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

ELV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.97   Max: 1.29
Current: 0.56

During the past years, Elevance Health's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.29. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.97.

ELV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
53.85% of 13 companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs ELV: 0.56

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.

Elevance Health's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $231.638. 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 $669.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Elevance Health  (NYSE:ELV) 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.


Elevance Health Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Elevance Health Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elevance Health'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.

Elevance Health Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Elevance Health 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 1.21 1.14 0.93 0.66 0.56

Elevance Health 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 0.65 0.53 0.56 0.45 0.58

ELV vs CI, HUM, CNC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Elevance Health'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.


Elevance Health Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elevance Health 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.

Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=382.77/669.58
=0.57

* 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.

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

For example, Elevance Health'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)
=231.638/333.9520*333.9520
=231.638

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Elevance Health Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 79.836 241.428 110.432
201612 80.813 241.432 111.782
201703 83.306 243.801 114.110
201706 82.744 244.955 112.807
201709 83.993 246.819 113.645
201712 86.240 246.524 116.824
201803 85.757 249.554 114.760
201806 86.745 251.989 114.960
201809 87.607 252.439 115.895
201812 101.976 251.233 135.552
201903 94.037 254.202 123.539
201906 97.571 256.143 127.210
201909 102.592 256.759 133.436
201912 106.270 256.974 138.104
202003 115.527 258.115 149.470
202006 114.581 257.797 148.429
202009 122.573 260.280 157.267
202012 126.637 260.474 162.360
202103 130.479 264.877 164.505
202106 136.827 271.696 168.179
202109 145.618 274.310 177.279
202112 148.945 278.802 178.408
202203 155.872 287.504 181.054
202206 158.718 296.311 178.880
202209 164.901 296.808 185.538
202212 165.475 296.797 186.190
202303 175.937 301.836 194.657
202306 183.650 305.109 201.011
202309 181.180 307.789 196.581
202312 181.014 306.746 197.069
202403 181.798 312.332 194.382
202406 187.001 314.175 198.773
202409 193.672 315.301 205.128
202412 196.889 315.605 208.335
202503 215.189 319.799 224.712
202506 220.443 322.561 228.228
202509 226.692 324.800 233.080
202512 224.490 324.054 231.347
202603 227.681 330.213 230.259
202606 231.638 333.952 231.638

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 0.57 mean?
Elevance Health (ELV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 as of Aug. 03, 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 Elevance Health and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Elevance Health ranks #7 out of 13 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Elevance Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.29. The Healthcare Plans industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56. Elevance Health's value of 0.57 is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elevance Health ranks #7 out of 13 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elevance Health has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elevance Health's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CI and HUM?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, Elevance Health ranks #7 out of 13 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Elevance Health in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56. Elevance Health's value of 0.57 is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Elevance Health's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Elevance Health 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Healthcare Plans companies is 0.56, based on 13 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. Elevance Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 is 1.8% 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 Elevance Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elevance Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elevance Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elevance Health (ELV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $490.19, compared to a current price of $382.77 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 1.8% above the Healthcare Plans industry median of 0.56. Elevance Health's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Elevance Health (ELV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 03, 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 Elevance Health (ELV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elevance Health stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $382.77 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $490.19. GuruFocus considers Elevance Health to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ELV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.57 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: $490.19 vs. price of $382.77 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.8% above the Healthcare Plans median (#7 of 13)

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


Elevance Health Business Description

Address 220 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Elevance Health remains one of the leading health insurers in the US, providing medical benefits to 45 million medical members at the end of 2025. The company offers employer, individual, and government-sponsored coverage plans. Elevance differs from its peers in its unique position as the largest single provider of Blue Cross Blue Shield branded coverage, operating as the licensee for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in 14 states. Through acquisitions, such as the Amerigroup deal in 2012 and MMM in 2021, Elevance's reach expands beyond those states in government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans, too. It is also an emerging player in pharmacy benefit management and other healthcare services.
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