Washington Trust Bancorp (FRA:WT1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.88 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRA:WT1 Washington Trust Bancorp Inc FRA:WT1
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Price €33.00
GF Value €25.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Washington Trust Bancorp FRA:WT1 +1.23% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:WT1 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks better than 60.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Washington Trust Bancorp's current share price is €33.00. Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.47. Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.88.

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

FRA:WT1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 4.03   Max: 6.51
Current: 2.88

During the past years, Washington Trust Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.51. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 4.03.

FRA:WT1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
60.37% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.405 vs FRA:WT1: 2.88

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.

Washington Trust Bancorp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.609. 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 €11.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Washington Trust Bancorp  (FRA:WT1) 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.


Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Washington Trust Bancorp'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.

Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Washington Trust Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Washington Trust Bancorp Quarterly Data
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FRA:WT1 vs TCBX, CARE, PFIS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Washington Trust Bancorp'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.


Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Washington Trust Bancorp 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.

Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=33.00/11.47
=2.88

* 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.

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

For example, Washington Trust Bancorp'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)
=2.609/330.2130*330.2130
=2.609

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Washington Trust Bancorp Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.214 241.018 3.033
201609 2.317 241.428 3.169
201612 2.510 241.432 3.433
201703 2.335 243.801 3.163
201706 2.401 244.955 3.237
201709 2.294 246.819 3.069
201712 2.288 246.524 3.065
201803 2.225 249.554 2.944
201806 2.417 251.989 3.167
201809 2.399 252.439 3.138
201812 2.479 251.233 3.258
201903 2.540 254.202 3.300
201906 2.573 256.143 3.317
201909 2.676 256.759 3.442
201912 2.509 256.974 3.224
202003 2.726 258.115 3.487
202006 2.941 257.797 3.767
202009 2.801 260.280 3.554
202012 2.817 260.474 3.571
202103 2.788 264.877 3.476
202106 2.635 271.696 3.203
202109 2.758 274.310 3.320
202112 2.992 278.802 3.544
202203 2.714 287.504 3.117
202206 2.899 296.311 3.231
202209 3.377 296.808 3.757
202212 2.998 296.797 3.336
202303 2.746 301.836 3.004
202306 2.592 305.109 2.805
202309 2.693 307.789 2.889
202312 2.471 306.746 2.660
202403 2.518 312.332 2.662
202406 2.566 314.175 2.697
202409 2.551 315.301 2.672
202412 -2.460 315.605 -2.574
202503 2.487 319.799 2.568
202506 2.428 322.561 2.486
202509 2.500 324.800 2.542
202512 2.644 324.054 2.694
202603 2.609 330.213 2.609

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 2.88 mean?
Washington Trust Bancorp (FRA:WT1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88 as of Jul. 28, 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 Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 6.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #516 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Washington Trust Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 6.51. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 2.88 is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #516 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington Trust Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TCBX and CARE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #516 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Washington Trust Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 2.88 is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Washington Trust Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 6.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Washington Trust Bancorp 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,302 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. Washington Trust Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88 is 15.4% 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 Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington Trust Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp (FRA:WT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.89, compared to a current price of €33.00 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 15.4% below the Banks industry median of 3.41. Washington Trust Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 9 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 Washington Trust Bancorp (FRA:WT1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88 as of Jul. 28, 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 Washington Trust Bancorp (FRA:WT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.00 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.89. GuruFocus considers Washington Trust Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WT1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.88 (29% below median its 10-year median of 4.03)
  • GF Value™: €25.89 vs. price of €33.00 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.4% below the Banks median (#516 of 1302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Washington Trust Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges WASH:USA
Address 23 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, USA, 02891
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc through its subsidiaries, offers banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. It offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, wealth management, and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It operates in two segments. The Commercial Banking segment includes lending activities, commercial loans, residential real estate loan deposit activities, and others. The Wealth Management Services segment consists of investment management, financial planning, personal trust, and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian, and settlement of decedents' estates.
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