Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.09 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:EM7 Emerald Holding Inc FRA:EM7
55 GF Score
Price €4.38
GF Value €2.23
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What is Emerald Holding Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Emerald Holding FRA:EM7 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:EM7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Media - Diversified companies, Emerald Holding ranks worse than 58.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Emerald Holding's current share price is €4.38. Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.03. Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.09.

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

FRA:EM7' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1   Max: 1.09
Current: 1.09

During the past years, Emerald Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.09. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.00.

FRA:EM7's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
58.39% of 733 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs FRA:EM7: 1.09

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.

Emerald Holding's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.674. 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 €4.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Emerald Holding  (FRA:EM7) 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.


Emerald Holding Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Emerald Holding Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerald Holding'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.

Emerald Holding Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Emerald Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Emerald Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 1.07 0.95 0.97

FRA:EM7 vs CRTO, EVC, QNST: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Emerald Holding'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.


Emerald Holding Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Emerald Holding 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.

Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.38/4.03
=1.09

* 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.

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

For example, Emerald Holding'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)
=0.674/330.2130*330.2130
=0.674

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Emerald Holding Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.785 241.018 1.076
201609 1.217 241.428 1.665
201612 0.391 241.432 0.535
201703 1.757 243.801 2.380
201706 0.954 244.955 1.286
201709 1.113 246.819 1.489
201712 0.351 246.524 0.470
201803 1.521 249.554 2.013
201806 0.885 251.989 1.160
201809 1.172 252.439 1.533
201812 0.688 251.233 0.904
201903 1.665 254.202 2.163
201906 1.249 256.143 1.610
201909 0.956 256.759 1.229
201912 0.566 256.974 0.727
202003 1.264 258.115 1.617
202006 0.087 257.797 0.111
202009 0.101 260.280 0.128
202012 0.140 260.474 0.177
202103 0.150 264.877 0.187
202106 0.173 271.696 0.210
202109 0.915 274.310 1.101
202112 0.519 278.802 0.615
202203 1.273 287.504 1.462
202206 0.967 296.311 1.078
202209 0.918 296.808 1.021
202212 1.303 296.797 1.450
202303 1.698 301.836 1.858
202306 1.270 305.109 1.374
202309 1.068 307.789 1.146
202312 1.480 306.746 1.593
202403 1.882 312.332 1.990
202406 0.512 314.175 0.538
202409 0.321 315.301 0.336
202412 0.503 315.605 0.526
202503 0.680 319.799 0.702
202506 0.460 322.561 0.471
202509 0.334 324.800 0.340
202512 0.573 324.054 0.584
202603 0.674 330.213 0.674

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 1.09 mean?
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.09 as of Jul. 21, 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #428 out of 733 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Emerald Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.09 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 1.09. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Emerald Holding's value of 1.09 is 39.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #428 out of 733 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerald Holding has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CRTO and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #428 out of 733 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Emerald Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Emerald Holding's value of 1.09 is 39.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Emerald Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Emerald Holding 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 733 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. Emerald Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.09 is 39.7% 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.23, compared to a current price of €4.38 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 39.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. Emerald Holding's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 21, 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.38 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.23. GuruFocus considers Emerald Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EM7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.09 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: €2.23 vs. price of €4.38 (96.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#428 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emerald Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges EEX:USA
Address 100 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10005
Emerald Holding Inc is a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer principally in the United States, with operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and other markets. The company is engaged in three complementary business lines: Connections division consists of a collection of B2B trade show franchises and other live events that provide exhibitors opportunities to engage with buyers and expand their brand's awareness in their industry; the Content division consists of B2B print publications and digital media products that complement existing trade show properties, and the Commerce division provides B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers. Emerald's key revenue is derived from the Connections business, its only reportable segment.
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