Public Storage (FRA:PUP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.81 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is Public Storage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Public Storage FRA:PUP +4.48% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.81 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 15.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:PUP with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €270.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 REITs companies, Public Storage ranks worse than 91.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Public Storage's current share price is €279.80. Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.26. Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 13.81.

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

FRA:PUP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.07   Med: 15.79   Max: 23.68
Current: 13.25

During the past years, Public Storage's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 23.68. The lowest was 11.07. And the median was 15.79.

FRA:PUP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
91.68% of 553 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.92 vs FRA:PUP: 13.25

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.

Public Storage's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.987. 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 €20.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Public Storage  (FRA:PUP) 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.


Public Storage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Public Storage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Storage'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.

Public Storage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Public Storage Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Public Storage 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 13.36 12.85 12.45 11.11 11.29

FRA:PUP vs EXR, EGP, LINE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Public Storage'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.


Public Storage Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Public Storage 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.

Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=279.80/20.26
=13.81

* 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.

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

For example, Public Storage'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)
=5.987/330.2130*330.2130
=5.987

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Public Storage Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.244 241.018 4.445
201609 3.399 241.428 4.649
201612 3.553 241.432 4.860
201703 3.468 243.801 4.697
201706 3.396 244.955 4.578
201709 3.305 246.819 4.422
201712 3.261 246.524 4.368
201803 3.120 249.554 4.128
201806 3.368 251.989 4.414
201809 3.472 252.439 4.542
201812 3.515 251.233 4.620
201903 3.497 254.202 4.543
201906 3.605 256.143 4.647
201909 3.793 256.759 4.878
201912 3.741 256.974 4.807
202003 3.727 258.115 4.768
202006 3.626 257.797 4.645
202009 3.571 260.280 4.530
202012 3.521 260.474 4.464
202103 3.686 264.877 4.595
202106 3.921 271.696 4.765
202109 4.327 274.310 5.209
202112 4.646 278.802 5.503
202203 5.013 287.504 5.758
202206 5.537 296.311 6.171
202209 6.233 296.808 6.935
202212 5.834 296.797 6.491
202303 5.799 301.836 6.344
202306 5.865 305.109 6.348
202309 6.084 307.789 6.527
202312 6.041 306.746 6.503
202403 6.037 312.332 6.383
202406 6.192 314.175 6.508
202409 6.085 315.301 6.373
202412 6.391 315.605 6.687
202503 6.220 319.799 6.423
202506 5.919 322.561 6.059
202509 5.929 324.800 6.028
202512 5.904 324.054 6.016
202603 5.987 330.213 5.987

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 13.81 mean?
Public Storage (FRA:PUP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.81 as of Jul. 18, 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 Public Storage and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 15.79. Over the past decade, Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 11.07 to 23.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #507 out of 553 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Public Storage's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.81 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.07 to a high of 23.68. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.92. Public Storage's value of 13.81 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #507 out of 553 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Storage has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Storage's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EXR and EGP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #507 out of 553 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Public Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.92. Public Storage's value of 13.81 is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Storage's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 11.07 to 23.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.79 vs. the industry median of 5.92, Public Storage 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among REITs companies is 5.92, based on 553 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. Public Storage's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 13.81 is 133.3% 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 Public Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Storage's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.81, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 15.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage (FRA:PUP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €270.98, compared to a current price of €279.80 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.81, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.79 and 133.3% above the REITs industry median of 5.92. Public Storage's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Public Storage (FRA:PUP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 13.81 as of Jul. 18, 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 Public Storage (FRA:PUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €279.80 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €270.98. GuruFocus considers Public Storage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PUP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 13.81 (13% below median its 10-year median of 15.79)
  • GF Value™: €270.98 vs. price of €279.80 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 133.3% above the REITs median (#507 of 553)

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


Public Storage Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 2811 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, TX, USA, 75034
Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the US, with more than 3,500 self-storage facilities in 40 states and approximately 258 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage. The company also has a merchandise business, a third-party property management business, and an insurance business that offers products to cover losses for the goods in self-storage facilities.
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