Lazard (FRA:69Q) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.56 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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FRA:69Q Lazard Inc FRA:69Q
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Price €38.80
GF Value €38.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lazard Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lazard FRA:69Q +3.74% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:69Q with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Capital Markets companies, Lazard ranks better than 71.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Lazard's current share price is €38.80. Lazard's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.93. Lazard's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.56.

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

FRA:69Q' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.85   Max: 3.29
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Lazard's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.85.

FRA:69Q's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
71.9% of 605 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.34 vs FRA:69Q: 1.43

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.

Lazard's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.313. 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 €24.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lazard  (FRA:69Q) 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.


Lazard Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lazard Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lazard'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.

Lazard Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lazard 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 1.92 1.39 1.31 1.83 1.66

Lazard 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 1.66 1.81 1.66 1.41 0.00

FRA:69Q vs PJT, GLXY, MKTX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lazard'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.


Lazard Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lazard's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lazard 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=38.80/24.93
=1.56

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.313/330.2130*330.2130
=6.313

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lazard Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.668 241.018 5.025
201609 4.175 241.428 5.710
201612 5.020 241.432 6.866
201703 4.480 243.801 6.068
201706 4.906 244.955 6.614
201709 4.034 246.819 5.397
201712 4.394 246.524 5.886
201803 4.698 249.554 6.216
201806 5.056 251.989 6.626
201809 4.209 252.439 5.506
201812 4.845 251.233 6.368
201903 4.819 254.202 6.260
201906 4.927 256.143 6.352
201909 4.841 256.759 6.226
201912 5.866 256.974 7.538
202003 4.407 258.115 5.638
202006 4.707 257.797 6.029
202009 4.478 260.280 5.681
202012 6.407 260.474 8.122
202103 4.921 264.877 6.135
202106 6.152 271.696 7.477
202109 5.541 274.310 6.670
202112 7.970 278.802 9.440
202203 5.996 287.504 6.887
202206 6.045 296.311 6.737
202209 7.542 296.808 8.391
202212 7.180 296.797 7.988
202303 5.857 301.836 6.408
202306 6.776 305.109 7.334
202309 5.282 307.789 5.667
202312 8.322 306.746 8.959
202403 7.167 312.332 7.577
202406 6.418 314.175 6.746
202409 6.900 315.301 7.226
202412 7.422 315.605 7.766
202503 5.802 319.799 5.991
202506 6.677 322.561 6.835
202509 6.020 324.800 6.120
202512 7.297 324.054 7.436
202603 6.313 330.213 6.313

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 1.56 mean?
Lazard (FRA:69Q) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 as of Jul. 28, 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 Lazard and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Lazard's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Lazard ranks #170 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Lazard's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lazard's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.29. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34. Lazard's value of 1.56 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lazard ranks #170 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lazard has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lazard's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PJT and GLXY?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lazard ranks #170 out of 605 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Lazard in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34. Lazard's value of 1.56 is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lazard's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Lazard 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 3.34, 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. Lazard's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 is 53.3% 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 Lazard and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lazard's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lazard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard (FRA:69Q) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.68, compared to a current price of €38.80 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 53.3% below the Capital Markets industry median of 3.34. Lazard's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Lazard (FRA:69Q), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 28, 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 Lazard (FRA:69Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.80 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.68. GuruFocus considers Lazard to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:69Q:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.56 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
  • GF Value™: €38.68 vs. price of €38.80 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.3% below the Capital Markets median (#170 of 605)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:69Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lazard Business Description

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Lazard Inc is a financial advisory and asset management firm with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Geographically, the company earns key revenue in the Americas, EMEA then Asia-Pacific.
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