Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.43 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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FRA:LCO Lincoln National Corp FRA:LCO
69 GF Score
Price €36.54
GF Value €39.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lincoln National Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lincoln National FRA:LCO -0.84% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:LCO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Insurance companies, Lincoln National ranks better than 86.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Lincoln National's current share price is €36.54. Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €85.69. Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.43.

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

FRA:LCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.8   Max: 1.81
Current: 0.41

During the past years, Lincoln National's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.80.

FRA:LCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.86% of 411 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs FRA:LCO: 0.41

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.

Lincoln National's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.432. 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 €85.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lincoln National  (FRA:LCO) 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.


Lincoln National Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lincoln National Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln National'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.

Lincoln National Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lincoln National 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 0.94 0.37 0.31 0.34 0.45

Lincoln National 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 0.38 0.36 0.41 0.45 0.35

FRA:LCO vs JXN, PRI, CNO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Lincoln National'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.


Lincoln National Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lincoln National 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.

Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=36.54/85.69
=0.43

* 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.

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

For example, Lincoln National'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)
=23.432/330.2130*330.2130
=23.432

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lincoln National Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 12.269 241.018 16.809
201609 13.442 241.428 18.385
201612 13.552 241.432 18.535
201703 14.222 243.801 19.263
201706 14.005 244.955 18.880
201709 13.158 246.819 17.604
201712 13.919 246.524 18.644
201803 13.167 249.554 17.423
201806 15.528 251.989 20.348
201809 16.727 252.439 21.880
201812 18.507 251.233 24.325
201903 17.037 254.202 22.131
201906 18.799 256.143 24.235
201909 20.893 256.759 26.870
201912 19.636 256.974 25.232
202003 20.301 258.115 25.972
202006 16.644 257.797 21.319
202009 22.997 260.280 29.176
202012 17.489 260.474 22.171
202103 19.692 264.877 24.549
202106 21.037 271.696 25.568
202109 23.543 274.310 28.341
202112 13.860 278.802 16.416
202203 24.193 287.504 27.787
202206 30.559 296.311 34.055
202209 28.335 296.808 31.524
202212 21.286 296.797 23.683
202303 20.999 301.836 22.973
202306 15.873 305.109 17.179
202309 23.171 307.789 24.859
202312 3.865 306.746 4.161
202403 22.021 312.332 23.282
202406 24.679 314.175 25.939
202409 21.883 315.301 22.918
202412 27.901 315.605 29.192
202503 25.058 319.799 25.874
202506 19.514 322.561 19.977
202509 21.392 324.800 21.749
202512 26.308 324.054 26.808
202603 23.432 330.213 23.432

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 0.43 mean?
Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.43 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 Lincoln National and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #54 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lincoln National's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.43 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.81. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Lincoln National's value of 0.43 is 64.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #54 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lincoln National has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln National's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JXN and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #54 out of 411 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lincoln National in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Lincoln National's value of 0.43 is 64.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln National's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Lincoln National 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.21, based on 411 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. Lincoln National's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.43 is 64.5% 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 Lincoln National and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln National's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.43, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.44, compared to a current price of €36.54 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.43, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 64.5% below the Insurance industry median of 1.21. Lincoln National's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lincoln National (FRA:LCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.43 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 Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €36.54 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.44. GuruFocus considers Lincoln National to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.43 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: €39.44 vs. price of €36.54 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.5% below the Insurance median (#54 of 411)

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


Lincoln National Business Description

Other Exchanges LNC:USA0JV3:UKL1NC34:Brazil
Address 150 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite A305, Radnor, PA, USA, 19087
Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability, and dental.
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