RPC (FRA:RLD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.80 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:RLD RPC Inc FRA:RLD
78 GF Score
Price €5.40
GF Value €6.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

RPC FRA:RLD +2.86% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:RLD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 713 Oil & Gas companies, RPC ranks better than 57.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), RPC's current share price is €5.40. RPC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.74. RPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

FRA:RLD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.93   Max: 3.81
Current: 0.85

During the past years, RPC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.81. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.93.

FRA:RLD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
57.64% of 713 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.07 vs FRA:RLD: 0.85

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.

RPC's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.844. 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 €6.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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RPC  (FRA:RLD) 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.


RPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


RPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RPC'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.

RPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

RPC 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 0.64 1.27 1.00 0.87 0.71

RPC 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 0.63 0.63 0.71 0.93 0.74

FRA:RLD vs PUMP, HLX, VTOL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, RPC'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.


RPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, RPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RPC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.40/6.74
=0.80

* 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.

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

For example, RPC'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)
=1.844/333.9520*333.9520
=1.844

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

RPC Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.736 241.428 1.018
201612 0.956 241.432 1.322
201703 1.303 243.801 1.785
201706 1.689 244.955 2.303
201709 1.874 246.819 2.536
201712 1.676 246.524 2.270
201803 1.665 249.554 2.228
201806 1.846 251.989 2.446
201809 1.781 252.439 2.356
201812 1.538 251.233 2.044
201903 1.387 254.202 1.822
201906 1.503 256.143 1.960
201909 1.244 256.759 1.618
201912 1.005 256.974 1.306
202003 1.042 258.115 1.348
202006 0.382 257.797 0.495
202009 0.470 260.280 0.603
202012 0.586 260.474 0.751
202103 0.712 264.877 0.898
202106 0.736 271.696 0.905
202109 0.897 274.310 1.092
202112 1.088 278.802 1.303
202203 1.190 287.504 1.382
202206 1.651 296.311 1.861
202209 2.139 296.808 2.407
202212 2.183 296.797 2.456
202303 2.079 301.836 2.300
202306 1.791 305.109 1.960
202309 1.427 307.789 1.548
202312 1.699 306.746 1.850
202403 1.644 312.332 1.758
202406 1.601 314.175 1.702
202409 1.455 315.301 1.541
202412 1.463 315.605 1.548
202503 1.492 319.799 1.558
202506 1.749 322.561 1.811
202509 1.803 324.800 1.854
202512 1.724 324.054 1.777
202603 1.818 330.213 1.839
202606 1.844 333.952 1.844

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 0.80 mean?
RPC (FRA:RLD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.80 as of Sep. 16, 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 RPC and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, RPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #302 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is RPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
RPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.80 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 3.81. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. RPC's value of 0.80 is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPC ranks #302 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PUMP and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #302 out of 713 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts RPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. RPC's value of 0.80 is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, RPC's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.07, RPC 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.07, based on 713 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. RPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.80 is 25.2% 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 RPC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (FRA:RLD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.22, compared to a current price of €5.40 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 25.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.07. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RPC (FRA:RLD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 as of Sep. 16, 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 RPC (FRA:RLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.40 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.22. GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RLD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.80 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: €6.22 vs. price of €5.40 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 25.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#302 of 713)

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


RPC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RES:USARLD:Germany
Address 2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30329
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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