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Forestar GroupFOR +0.33%83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates FOR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,368 Real Estate companies, Forestar Group ranks better than 60.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forestar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FOR'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 2.12 Max: 5.05
Current: 1.24
During the past years, Forestar Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.05. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 2.12.
FOR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 60.16% of 1368
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.775
vs FOR: 1.24
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.
Forestar Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.941. 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 $23.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Forestar Group (NYSE:FOR) 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.
Forestar Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Forestar Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forestar 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.
FOR vs CCS, FPH, SKYH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Forestar 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.
Forestar Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Forestar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forestar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Forestar 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.
Forestar Group'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 1.25 mean?
Forestar Group (FOR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.25 as of Aug. 13, 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 Forestar Group and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Forestar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 5.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #545 out of 1368 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Forestar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Forestar Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.25 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 5.05. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78. Forestar Group's value of 1.25 is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #545 out of 1368 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forestar Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forestar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CCS and FPH?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #545 out of 1368 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Forestar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78. Forestar Group's value of 1.25 is 29.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Forestar Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 5.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Forestar Group 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 a Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Real Estate companies is 1.78, based on 1,368 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. Forestar Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.25 is 29.6% 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 Forestar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forestar Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forestar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forestar Group (FOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.11, compared to a current price of $29.29 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 29.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 1.78. Forestar Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Forestar Group (FOR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 13, 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 Forestar Group (FOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forestar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.29 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.11.
GuruFocus considers Forestar Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FOR:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.25 (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: $30.11 vs. price of $29.29 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% below the Real Estate median (#545 of 1368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forestar Group Inc is a residential lot development company engaged in land acquisition and development for the sale of finished single-family residential lots to local, regional, and national homebuilders. The company operates through a single real estate segment, which acquires land, installs infrastructure for residential communities, and generates all revenue from lot sales. Its communities mainly support entry-level, first-time move-up, and active-adult homes, with certain communities also marketed to build-to-rent operators. The company generally invests in entitled, short-duration projects that can be developed in phases to align lot production with market demand and support efficient capital deployment.
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