AGF Management (FRA:A3J) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.14 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 166% Above Median

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FRA:A3J AGF Management Ltd FRA:A3J
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Price €13.70
GF Value €7.97
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What is AGF Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AGF Management FRA:A3J -1.44% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 166% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:A3J with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Asset Management companies, AGF Management ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), AGF Management's current share price is €13.70. AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €4.37. AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.14.

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

FRA:A3J' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 1.18   Max: 3.33
Current: 3.12

During the past years, AGF Management's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.33. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.18.

FRA:A3J's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.27% of 915 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.89 vs FRA:A3J: 3.12

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.

AGF Management's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1.406. 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 €4.37 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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AGF Management  (FRA:A3J) 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.


AGF Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AGF Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AGF Management'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.

AGF Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AGF Management Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.10 1.14 1.70 2.06

AGF Management Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.73 1.80 2.06 2.95 2.43

FRA:A3J vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, AGF Management'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.


AGF Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AGF Management 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.

AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=13.70/4.37
=3.14

* 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.

AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=1.406/134.0005*134.0005
=1.406

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

AGF Management Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 0.892 101.686 1.175
201611 0.864 101.607 1.139
201702 0.900 102.476 1.177
201705 0.878 103.108 1.141
201708 0.866 103.108 1.125
201711 0.846 103.740 1.093
201802 0.835 104.688 1.069
201805 0.866 105.399 1.101
201808 0.872 106.031 1.102
201811 0.833 105.478 1.058
201902 0.774 106.268 0.976
201905 0.841 107.927 1.044
201908 0.825 108.085 1.023
201911 0.890 107.769 1.107
202002 0.852 108.559 1.052
202005 0.737 107.532 0.918
202008 0.791 108.243 0.979
202011 0.851 108.796 1.048
202102 0.957 109.745 1.169
202105 1.045 111.404 1.257
202108 1.078 112.668 1.282
202111 1.169 113.932 1.375
202202 1.128 115.986 1.303
202205 1.205 120.016 1.345
202208 1.200 120.569 1.334
202211 1.166 121.675 1.284
202302 1.159 122.070 1.272
202305 1.172 124.045 1.266
202308 1.146 125.389 1.225
202311 1.092 125.468 1.166
202402 1.180 125.468 1.260
202405 1.299 127.601 1.364
202408 1.320 127.838 1.384
202411 1.333 127.838 1.397
202502 1.367 128.786 1.422
202505 1.252 129.813 1.292
202508 1.292 130.208 1.330
202511 1.316 130.682 1.349
202602 1.352 131.077 1.382
202605 1.406 134.001 1.406

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 3.14 mean?
AGF Management (FRA:A3J) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.14 as of Sep. 01, 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 AGF Management and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, AGF Management ranks #208 out of 915 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AGF Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.14 is 166% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 3.33. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89. AGF Management's value of 3.14 is 60.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AGF Management ranks #208 out of 915 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AGF Management has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AGF Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AGF Management ranks #208 out of 915 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places AGF Management in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89. AGF Management's value of 3.14 is 60.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AGF Management's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 3.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 7.89, AGF Management 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.89, based on 915 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. AGF Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.14 is 60.2% 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 AGF Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AGF Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AGF Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGF Management (FRA:A3J) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.97, compared to a current price of €13.70 — trading 71.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 60.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.89. AGF Management's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 AGF Management (FRA:A3J), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14 as of Sep. 01, 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 AGF Management (FRA:A3J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGF Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.70 is trading 71.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.97. GuruFocus considers AGF Management to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A3J:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.14 (166% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: €7.97 vs. price of €13.70 (71.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.2% below the Asset Management median (#208 of 915)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A3J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AGF Management Business Description

Other Exchanges AGFMF:USAAGF.B:Canada
Address 81 Bay Street, Suite 3900, CIBC SQUARE, Tower One, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 0G1
AGF Management is a Canadian-based independent asset manager. As of November 2025, the firm had CAD 60.4 billion in total assets under management with CAD 35.0 billion in retail mutual funds, CAD 9.5 billion in high net-worth private wealth, and the remaining in institutional, ETF, and private assets. AGF Management's funds are weighted toward equities with roughly three-quarters of the firm's retail AUM tied to equities.
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