Mercury Systems (FRA:MCY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.12 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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FRA:MCY Mercury Systems Inc FRA:MCY
61 GF Score
Price €85.94
GF Value €34.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Mercury Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Mercury Systems FRA:MCY -0.02% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.12 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCY with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Aerospace & Defense companies, Mercury Systems ranks worse than 71.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Mercury Systems's current share price is €85.94. Mercury Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.04. Mercury Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.12.

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

FRA:MCY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82   Med: 4.65   Max: 9.24
Current: 6.29

During the past years, Mercury Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.24. The lowest was 1.82. And the median was 4.65.

FRA:MCY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.88% of 224 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.05 vs FRA:MCY: 6.29

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.

Mercury Systems's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.432. 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 €14.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mercury Systems  (FRA:MCY) 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.


Mercury Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Mercury Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury Systems'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.

Mercury Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Mercury Systems Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Mercury Systems 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 2.73 3.34 4.73 4.43 4.31

FRA:MCY vs DPC, VSEC, KRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Mercury Systems'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.


Mercury Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Mercury Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mercury Systems 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.

Mercury Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=85.94/14.04
=6.12

* 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.

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

For example, Mercury Systems'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)
=3.432/330.2130*330.2130
=3.432

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Mercury Systems Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.955 241.018 2.678
201609 1.959 241.428 2.679
201612 2.324 241.432 3.179
201703 2.239 243.801 3.033
201706 2.167 244.955 2.921
201709 1.874 246.819 2.507
201712 2.100 246.524 2.813
201803 1.985 249.554 2.627
201806 2.757 251.989 3.613
201809 2.588 252.439 3.385
201812 2.931 251.233 3.852
201903 3.223 254.202 4.187
201906 3.092 256.143 3.986
201909 2.923 256.759 3.759
201912 3.173 256.974 4.077
202003 3.415 258.115 4.369
202006 3.494 257.797 4.475
202009 3.155 260.280 4.003
202012 3.124 260.474 3.960
202103 3.886 264.877 4.845
202106 3.745 271.696 4.552
202109 3.454 274.310 4.158
202112 3.513 278.802 4.161
202203 4.101 287.504 4.710
202206 4.798 296.311 5.347
202209 4.110 296.808 4.573
202212 3.853 296.797 4.287
202303 4.325 301.836 4.732
202306 4.080 305.109 4.416
202309 2.970 307.789 3.186
202312 3.153 306.746 3.394
202403 3.321 312.332 3.511
202406 3.958 314.175 4.160
202409 3.162 315.301 3.312
202412 3.639 315.605 3.807
202503 3.328 319.799 3.436
202506 4.004 322.561 4.099
202509 3.242 324.800 3.296
202512 3.347 324.054 3.411
202603 3.432 330.213 3.432

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 6.12 mean?
Mercury Systems (FRA:MCY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.12 as of Jul. 24, 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 Mercury Systems and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 4.65. Over the past decade, Mercury Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.82 to 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Systems ranks #161 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Mercury Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Mercury Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.12 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 9.24. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.05. Mercury Systems' value of 6.12 is 100.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Systems ranks #161 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury Systems has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DPC and VSEC?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Mercury Systems ranks #161 out of 224 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Mercury Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.05. Mercury Systems' value of 6.12 is 100.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercury Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.82 to 9.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Mercury Systems 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.05, based on 224 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. Mercury Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.12 is 100.7% 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 Mercury Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.12, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Systems (FRA:MCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.85, compared to a current price of €85.94 — trading 146.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.12, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 100.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.05. Mercury Systems' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Mercury Systems (FRA:MCY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.12 as of Jul. 24, 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 Mercury Systems (FRA:MCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €85.94 is trading 146.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.85. GuruFocus considers Mercury Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MCY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.12 (32% above median its 10-year median of 4.65)
  • GF Value™: €34.85 vs. price of €85.94 (146.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#161 of 224)

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


Mercury Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges MRCY:USAMRCY:Mexico
Address 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA, USA, 01810
Mercury Systems Inc is a commercial technology company serving the aerospace and defense industry. The company envisions, creates, and delivers secure open architecture solutions powering a broad range of mission-critical applications in challenging and demanding environments. Its Mercury Processing Platform spans the full breadth of signal processing from radio frequency front end to the human-machine interface to convert meaningful data, gathered in remote and hostile environments, into critical decisions. The company manufactures components, products, modules, and subsystems and sells to defense prime contractors, the U.S. government, original equipment manufacturers, and commercial aerospace companies. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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