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Stifel FinancialFRA:2SI +0.74%80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:2SI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.45. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 605 Capital Markets companies, Stifel Financial ranks better than 53.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stifel Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2SI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 2.05 Max: 4.26
Current: 2.95
During the past years, Stifel Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.26. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 2.05.
FRA:2SI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 53.22% of 605
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs FRA:2SI: 2.95
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.
Stifel Financial's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.823. 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 €22.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) 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.
Stifel Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Stifel Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stifel Financial'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.
Stifel Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
FRA:2SI vs SNEX, RIOT, JEF: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Stifel Financial'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.
Stifel Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Stifel Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stifel Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Stifel Financial 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.
Stifel Financial'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 3.00 mean?
Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 Stifel Financial and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Stifel Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 4.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #283 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Stifel Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Stifel Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 4.26. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31. Stifel Financial's value of 3.00 is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #283 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stifel Financial has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stifel Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SNEX and RIOT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #283 out of 605 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Stifel Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31. Stifel Financial's value of 3.00 is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Stifel Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 4.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Stifel Financial 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.31, based on 605 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. Stifel Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00 is 9.4% 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 Stifel Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stifel Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stifel Financial stock overvalued right now?
Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.45, compared to a current price of €68.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 9.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 3.31. Stifel Financial's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €65.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2SI:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.00 (46% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: €65.45 vs. price of €68.00 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Capital Markets median (#283 of 605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2SI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stifel Financial is a diversified financial-services provider that generates revenue from wealth management, investment banking, and lending. The firm was founded in 1890 as a St. Louis-based full-service brokerage but has been transformed under CEO Ronald Kruszewski through a slew of acquisitions into a globally competitive wealth manager, investment bank, and retail and institutional brokerage. The firm generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with roughly two-thirds derived from wealth management and one-third derived from trading and investment banking.
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