Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.47 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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FRA:QJ8 Saratoga Investment Corp FRA:QJ8
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Price €15.70
GF Value €11.32
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What is Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Saratoga Investment FRA:QJ8 -0.63% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.47 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 5.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:QJ8 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Asset Management companies, Saratoga Investment ranks better than 69.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Saratoga Investment's current share price is €15.70. Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €3.51. Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.47.

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

FRA:QJ8' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05   Med: 5.63   Max: 8.63
Current: 4.5

During the past years, Saratoga Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.63. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 5.63.

FRA:QJ8's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
69.09% of 922 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.795 vs FRA:QJ8: 4.50

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.

Saratoga Investment's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-0.251. 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 €3.51 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Saratoga Investment  (FRA:QJ8) 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.


Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saratoga Investment'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.

Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Saratoga Investment Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Saratoga Investment Quarterly Data
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FRA:QJ8 vs RIV, TEI, EFR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Saratoga Investment'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.


Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saratoga Investment 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.

Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=15.70/3.51
=4.47

* 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.

Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=-0.251/335.1230*335.1230
=-0.251

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Saratoga Investment Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 0.984 240.849 1.369
201611 0.423 241.353 0.587
201702 0.631 243.603 0.868
201705 0.328 244.733 0.449
201708 1.149 245.519 1.568
201711 0.772 246.669 1.049
201802 0.878 248.991 1.182
201805 0.811 251.588 1.080
201808 0.492 252.146 0.654
201811 0.629 252.038 0.836
201902 1.112 252.776 1.474
201905 1.033 256.092 1.352
201908 1.000 256.558 1.306
201911 1.376 257.208 1.793
202002 2.474 258.678 3.205
202005 -1.758 256.394 -2.298
202008 1.763 259.918 2.273
202011 0.917 260.229 1.181
202102 0.915 263.014 1.166
202105 1.708 269.195 2.126
202108 0.998 273.567 1.223
202111 0.780 277.948 0.940
202202 0.822 283.716 0.971
202205 0.058 292.296 0.066
202208 0.324 296.171 0.367
202211 0.668 297.711 0.752
202302 1.854 300.840 2.065
202305 0.158 304.127 0.174
202308 0.757 307.026 0.826
202311 -0.077 307.051 -0.084
202402 0.638 310.326 0.689
202405 0.668 314.069 0.713
202408 1.046 314.796 1.114
202411 0.809 315.493 0.859
202502 0.302 319.082 0.317
202505 0.974 321.465 1.015
202508 0.838 323.976 0.867
202511 0.824 324.122 0.852
202602 0.123 326.785 0.126
202605 -0.251 335.123 -0.251

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 4.47 mean?
Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.47 as of Aug. 20, 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 Saratoga Investment and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 5.63. Over the past decade, Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.05 to 8.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #285 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Saratoga Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.47 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 5.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 8.63. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.80. Saratoga Investment's value of 4.47 is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #285 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saratoga Investment has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RIV and TEI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #285 out of 922 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Saratoga Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.80. Saratoga Investment's value of 4.47 is 42.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Saratoga Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.05 to 8.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.63 vs. the industry median of 7.80, Saratoga Investment 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.80, based on 922 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. Saratoga Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.47 is 42.7% 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 Saratoga Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saratoga Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.47, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 5.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratoga Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.32, compared to a current price of €15.70 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.47, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 5.63 and 42.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.80. Saratoga Investment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.47 as of Aug. 20, 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 Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.70 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.32. GuruFocus considers Saratoga Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QJ8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.47 (21% below median its 10-year median of 5.63)
  • GF Value™: €11.32 vs. price of €15.70 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.7% below the Asset Management median (#285 of 922)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QJ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saratoga Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges SAR:USA
Address 535 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Saratoga Investment Corp is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The company invests in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors. Its objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
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