FCN (FTI Consulting) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.72 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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FCN FTI Consulting Inc FCN
83 GF Score
Price $159.38
GF Value $240.06
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is FTI Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

FTI Consulting FCN -2.85% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.72 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates FCN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $240.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, FTI Consulting ranks worse than 71.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), FTI Consulting's current share price is $159.38. FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $92.41. FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.72.

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

FCN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 2.31   Max: 3.14
Current: 1.72

During the past years, FTI Consulting's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.14. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 2.31.

FCN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.55% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs FCN: 1.72

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.

FTI Consulting's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $34.213. 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 $92.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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FTI Consulting  (NYSE:FCN) 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.


FTI Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


FTI Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FTI Consulting'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.

FTI Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

FTI Consulting 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 2.66 2.44 2.78 2.44 1.98

FTI Consulting 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 1.96 1.91 1.98 1.97 1.61

FCN vs HURN, ICFI, CRAI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, FTI Consulting'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.


FTI Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FTI Consulting 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.

FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=159.38/92.41
=1.72

* 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.

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

For example, FTI Consulting'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)
=34.213/333.9520*333.9520
=34.213

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

FTI Consulting Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 10.413 241.428 14.404
201612 10.517 241.432 14.547
201703 10.822 243.801 14.824
201706 11.243 244.955 15.328
201709 11.894 246.819 16.093
201712 12.432 246.524 16.841
201803 13.234 249.554 17.710
201806 13.381 251.989 17.733
201809 13.237 252.439 17.511
201812 13.073 251.233 17.377
201903 14.424 254.202 18.949
201906 15.880 256.143 20.704
201909 15.634 256.759 20.334
201912 15.797 256.974 20.529
202003 15.831 258.115 20.482
202006 16.059 257.797 20.803
202009 16.779 260.280 21.528
202012 17.664 260.474 22.647
202103 19.573 264.877 24.677
202106 20.113 271.696 24.722
202109 19.858 274.310 24.176
202112 19.020 278.802 22.782
202203 20.300 287.504 23.580
202206 21.025 296.311 23.696
202209 21.601 296.808 24.304
202212 21.719 296.797 24.438
202303 22.736 301.836 25.155
202306 24.252 305.109 26.545
202309 25.052 307.789 27.181
202312 25.839 306.746 28.131
202403 25.947 312.332 27.743
202406 26.479 314.175 28.146
202409 25.800 315.301 27.326
202412 24.960 315.605 26.411
202503 25.304 319.799 26.424
202506 28.093 322.561 29.085
202509 30.046 324.800 30.893
202512 32.326 324.054 33.313
202603 32.423 330.213 32.790
202606 34.213 333.952 34.213

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 1.72 mean?
FTI Consulting (FCN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.72 as of Aug. 02, 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 FTI Consulting and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 3.14. According to the industry distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #513 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
FTI Consulting's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.72 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 3.14. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. FTI Consulting's value of 1.72 is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #513 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FTI Consulting has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTI Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HURN and ICFI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #513 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places FTI Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. FTI Consulting's value of 1.72 is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, FTI Consulting's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 3.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 0.91, FTI Consulting 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 717 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. FTI Consulting's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.72 is 89% 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 FTI Consulting and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTI Consulting's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.72, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTI Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTI Consulting (FCN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $240.06, compared to a current price of $159.38 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.72, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 89% above the Business Services industry median of 0.91. FTI Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 FTI Consulting (FCN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.72 as of Aug. 02, 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 FTI Consulting (FCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTI Consulting stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $159.38 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $240.06. GuruFocus considers FTI Consulting to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FCN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.72 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: $240.06 vs. price of $159.38 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89% above the Business Services median (#513 of 717)

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


FTI Consulting Business Description

Other Exchanges FCQ:Germany
Address 555 12th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, USA, 20004
FTI Consulting Inc is a firm that generates its sales by providing professional business advisory services to customers. The company operates through five segments, namely corporate finance, forensic and litigation consulting, economic consulting, technology, and strategic communications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Corporate finance segment. Customers of the company come from a wide array of sectors, including construction, energy and power, environmental, financial institutions, healthcare and life science, insurance, real estate and infrastructure, retail and consumer products, telecom, media, and technology. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from serving customers in the United States.
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