GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.38 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 642% Above Median

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FRA:INW GBS Software AG FRA:INW
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Price €3.90
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What is GBS Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

GBS Software AG FRA:INW +1.04% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.38 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 642% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:INW with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Software companies, GBS Software AG ranks worse than 77.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), GBS Software AG's current share price is €3.90. GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.89. GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.38.

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

FRA:INW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.59   Max: 4.9
Current: 4.63

During the past 13 years, GBS Software AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.90. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.59.

FRA:INW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
77.18% of 1591 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs FRA:INW: 4.63

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.

GBS Software AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.021. 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 €0.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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GBS Software AG  (FRA:INW) 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.


GBS Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


GBS Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GBS Software AG'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.

GBS Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

GBS Software AG 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 0.67 0.64 1.43 2.93 4.15

GBS Software AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.43 0.00 2.93 0.00 4.15

FRA:INW vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GBS Software AG'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.


GBS Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GBS Software AG 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.

GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.90/0.89
=4.38

* 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.

GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, GBS Software AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=0.021/129.3606*129.3606
=0.021

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

GBS Software AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 5.036 101.217 6.436
201712 0.205 102.617 0.258
201812 0.498 104.217 0.618
201912 0.252 105.818 0.308
202012 0.512 105.518 0.628
202112 0.152 110.384 0.178
202212 0.118 119.345 0.128
202312 0.099 123.773 0.103
202412 0.039 127.041 0.040
202512 0.021 129.361 0.021

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 4.38 mean?
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.38 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. This is 642% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #1228 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
GBS Software AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.38 is 642% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 4.90. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60. GBS Software AG's value of 4.38 is 173.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #1228 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GBS Software AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBS Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #1228 out of 1591 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places GBS Software AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60. GBS Software AG's value of 4.38 is 173.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GBS Software AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 4.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.60, GBS Software AG 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.60, based on 1,591 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. GBS Software AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.38 is 173.8% 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBS Software AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.38, which is 642% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBS Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.17, compared to a current price of €3.90 — trading 233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.38, which is 642% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 173.8% above the Software industry median of 1.60. GBS Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.38 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.90 is trading 233.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.17. GuruFocus considers GBS Software AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:INW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.38 (642% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: €1.17 vs. price of €3.90 (233.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 173.8% above the Software median (#1228 of 1591)

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


GBS Software AG Business Description

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Address Am Storrenacker 1a, Karlsruhe, DEU, 76139
GBS Software AG provides solutions and services in the fields of messaging security and workflow for the IBM and Microsoft collaboration platforms. It acts as a providers of email security and workflow management solutions. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. It provides retirement management solutions as well. The group provides the following services: Domino Administration, XPages migration, Mobility, Consulting, and Training and mentoring.
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