Webster Financial (FRA:WED) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.58 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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FRA:WED Webster Financial Corp FRA:WED
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What is Webster Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Webster Financial FRA:WED +0.78% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.58 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:WED with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Webster Financial ranks worse than 74.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Webster Financial's current share price is €64.50. Webster Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.07. Webster Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.58.

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

FRA:WED' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 4.04   Max: 6.55
Current: 4.63

During the past years, Webster Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.55. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 4.04.

FRA:WED's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
74.21% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.38 vs FRA:WED: 4.63

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.

Webster Financial's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.982. 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 €14.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Webster Financial  (FRA:WED) 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.


Webster Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Webster Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Webster Financial'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.

Webster Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Webster Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Webster Financial Quarterly Data
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FRA:WED vs FHN, UMBF, WTFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Webster Financial'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.


Webster Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Webster Financial 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.

Webster Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=64.50/14.07
=4.58

* 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.

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

For example, Webster Financial'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)
=3.982/330.2130*330.2130
=3.982

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Webster Financial Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.347 241.018 3.216
201609 2.392 241.428 3.272
201612 2.634 241.432 3.603
201703 2.589 243.801 3.507
201706 2.524 244.955 3.402
201709 2.419 246.819 3.236
201712 2.484 246.524 3.327
201803 2.487 249.554 3.291
201806 2.725 251.989 3.571
201809 2.813 252.439 3.680
201812 2.957 251.233 3.887
201903 2.976 254.202 3.866
201906 3.060 256.143 3.945
201909 3.068 256.759 3.946
201912 2.960 256.974 3.804
202003 3.018 258.115 3.861
202006 2.820 257.797 3.612
202009 2.784 260.280 3.532
202012 2.685 260.474 3.404
202103 2.802 264.877 3.493
202106 2.701 271.696 3.283
202109 2.953 274.310 3.555
202112 3.096 278.802 3.667
202203 3.070 287.504 3.526
202206 3.268 296.311 3.642
202209 3.844 296.808 4.277
202212 3.850 296.797 4.283
202303 3.598 301.836 3.936
202306 3.596 305.109 3.892
202309 3.705 307.789 3.975
202312 3.410 306.746 3.671
202403 3.595 312.332 3.801
202406 3.360 314.175 3.532
202409 3.435 315.301 3.597
202412 3.711 315.605 3.883
202503 3.845 319.799 3.970
202506 3.736 322.561 3.825
202509 3.775 324.800 3.838
202512 3.916 324.054 3.990
202603 3.982 330.213 3.982

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 4.58 mean?
Webster Financial (FRA:WED) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.58 as of Jul. 23, 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 Webster Financial and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, Webster Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 6.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Webster Financial ranks #964 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Webster Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Webster Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.58 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 6.55. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.38. Webster Financial's value of 4.58 is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Webster Financial ranks #964 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Webster Financial has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Webster Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FHN and UMBF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Webster Financial ranks #964 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Webster Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.38. Webster Financial's value of 4.58 is 35.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Webster Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 6.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Webster Financial 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.38, based on 1,299 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. Webster Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.58 is 35.5% 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 Webster Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Webster Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.58, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Webster Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Webster Financial (FRA:WED) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.90, compared to a current price of €64.50 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.58, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 35.5% above the Banks industry median of 3.38. Webster Financial's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Webster Financial (FRA:WED), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.58 as of Jul. 23, 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 Webster Financial (FRA:WED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Webster Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €64.50 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.90. GuruFocus considers Webster Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WED:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.58 (13% above median its 10-year median of 4.04)
  • GF Value™: €48.90 vs. price of €64.50 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.5% above the Banks median (#964 of 1299)

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


Webster Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges WBSpF.PFD:USAWBS:USA
Address 200 Elm Street, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
Webster Financial Corp is a full-service provider of financial services, offering commercial and consumer banking, mortgages, and investment advisory along with trust and wealth management services in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. The company's segment includes Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. It generates maximum revenue from the Commercial Banking segment.
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