Nasdaq (FRA:NAQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.19 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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What is Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Nasdaq FRA:NAQ +0.37% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.19 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:NAQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €75.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks worse than 71.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Nasdaq's current share price is €81.90. Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.39. Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.19.

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

FRA:NAQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.29   Med: 5.3   Max: 8.16
Current: 7.2

During the past years, Nasdaq's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.16. The lowest was 3.29. And the median was 5.30.

FRA:NAQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.95% of 606 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs FRA:NAQ: 7.20

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.

Nasdaq's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.871. 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 €11.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Nasdaq  (FRA:NAQ) 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.


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nasdaq'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.

Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Nasdaq Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 7.41 7.21 7.85 6.67 6.03

FRA:NAQ vs COIN, MSCI, CBOE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq'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.


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nasdaq 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.

Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=81.90/11.39
=7.19

* 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.

Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nasdaq's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=3.871/333.9520*333.9520
=3.871

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nasdaq Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.628 241.428 2.252
201612 1.815 241.432 2.511
201703 1.774 243.801 2.430
201706 1.750 244.955 2.386
201709 1.588 246.819 2.149
201712 1.692 246.524 2.292
201803 1.841 249.554 2.464
201806 1.751 251.989 2.321
201809 1.646 252.439 2.177
201812 1.992 251.233 2.648
201903 1.835 254.202 2.411
201906 1.874 256.143 2.443
201909 1.986 256.759 2.583
201912 1.908 256.974 2.480
202003 2.447 258.115 3.166
202006 2.492 257.797 3.228
202009 2.387 260.280 3.063
202012 2.396 260.474 3.072
202103 2.767 264.877 3.489
202106 2.347 271.696 2.885
202109 2.259 274.310 2.750
202112 2.550 278.802 3.054
202203 2.778 287.504 3.227
202206 2.957 296.311 3.333
202209 3.168 296.808 3.564
202212 3.005 296.797 3.381
202303 2.894 301.836 3.202
202306 2.679 305.109 2.932
202309 2.752 307.789 2.986
202312 2.741 306.746 2.984
202403 2.660 312.332 2.844
202406 2.875 314.175 3.056
202409 2.960 315.301 3.135
202412 3.343 315.605 3.537
202503 3.343 319.799 3.491
202506 3.146 322.561 3.257
202509 2.881 324.800 2.962
202512 3.147 324.054 3.243
202603 3.233 330.213 3.270
202606 3.871 333.952 3.871

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 7.19 mean?
Nasdaq (FRA:NAQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.19 as of Aug. 04, 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 5.30. Over the past decade, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.29 to 8.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #436 out of 606 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.19 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 5.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 8.16. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Nasdaq's value of 7.19 is 114% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #436 out of 606 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COIN and MSCI?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #436 out of 606 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Nasdaq in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Nasdaq's value of 7.19 is 114% above this benchmark. Historically, Nasdaq's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.29 to 8.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Nasdaq 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.36, based on 606 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. Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.19 is 114% 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.19, which is 36% above 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 Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq (FRA:NAQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €75.57, compared to a current price of €81.90 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.19, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 114% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.36. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Nasdaq (FRA:NAQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.19 as of Aug. 04, 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 Nasdaq (FRA:NAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €81.90 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €75.57. GuruFocus considers Nasdaq to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NAQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.19 (36% above median its 10-year median of 5.30)
  • GF Value™: €75.57 vs. price of €81.90 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 114% above the Capital Markets median (#436 of 606)

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


Nasdaq Business Description

Address 151 West 42nd Street, Floors 26, 27, 28, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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