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German American BancorpFRA:GAB +3.98%65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:GAB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,303 Banks companies, German American Bancorp ranks worse than 80.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for German American Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GAB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.23 Med: 5.3 Max: 7.94
Current: 5.33
During the past years, German American Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.94. The lowest was 3.23. And the median was 5.30.
FRA:GAB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 80.2% of 1303
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs FRA:GAB: 5.33
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.
German American Bancorp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.215. 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 €7.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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German American Bancorp (FRA:GAB) 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.
German American Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
German American Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for German American Bancorp'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.
German American Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
FRA:GAB vs FSUN, DCOM, STBA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, German American Bancorp'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.
German American Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, German American Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where German American Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
German American Bancorp 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.
* 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 5.51 mean?
German American Bancorp (FRA:GAB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.51 as of Jul. 19, 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 German American Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.30. Over the past decade, German American Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.23 to 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, German American Bancorp ranks #1045 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is German American Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
German American Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.51 is near median its 10-year median of 5.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 7.94. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.39. German American Bancorp's value of 5.51 is 62.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, German American Bancorp ranks #1045 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, German American Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does German American Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FSUN and DCOM?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, German American Bancorp ranks #1045 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places German American Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.39. German American Bancorp's value of 5.51 is 62.5% above this benchmark. Historically, German American Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.23 to 7.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 3.39, German American Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.39, based on 1,303 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. German American Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.51 is 62.5% 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 German American Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. German American Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is German American Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, German American Bancorp (FRA:GAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.06, compared to a current price of €41.80 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 62.5% above the Banks industry median of 3.39. German American Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 German American Bancorp (FRA:GAB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.51 as of Jul. 19, 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 German American Bancorp (FRA:GAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, German American Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €41.80 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.06.
GuruFocus considers German American Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GAB:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.51 (near median its 10-year median of 5.30)
GF Value™: €37.06 vs. price of €41.80 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% above the Banks median (#1045 of 1303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
German American Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company. The lines of business include the core banking segment and the wealth management segment. The core banking segment involves attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate consumer, commercial, and agricultural real estate, and residential mortgage loans. These core banking activities also include the sale of residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. Wealth management services, which involve providing trust, investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement planning services to customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the core banking segment.
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