Graco (GGG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.35 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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91 GF Score
Price $82.49
GF Value $90.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Graco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Graco GGG -1.25% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.35 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.01. GuruFocus rates GGG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,291 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks worse than 85.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Graco's current share price is $82.49. Graco's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.00. Graco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.35.

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

GGG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.24   Med: 7.01   Max: 9.49
Current: 6.35

During the past years, Graco's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.49. The lowest was 4.24. And the median was 7.01.

GGG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.81% of 2291 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs GGG: 6.35

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.

Graco's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.563. 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 $13.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Graco  (NYSE:GGG) 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.


Graco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Graco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graco'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.

Graco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Graco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Graco 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 7.02 6.85 6.57 6.62 5.82

GGG vs CR, GNRC, RRX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.


Graco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Graco 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=82.49/13.00
=6.35

* 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.

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

For example, Graco'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)
=3.563/333.9520*333.9520
=3.563

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Graco Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.914 241.428 2.648
201612 2.037 241.432 2.818
201703 1.967 243.801 2.694
201706 2.184 244.955 2.977
201709 2.175 246.819 2.943
201712 2.133 246.524 2.889
201803 2.313 249.554 3.095
201806 2.450 251.989 3.247
201809 2.404 252.439 3.180
201812 2.378 251.233 3.161
201903 2.370 254.202 3.114
201906 2.490 256.143 3.246
201909 2.332 256.759 3.033
201912 2.400 256.974 3.119
202003 2.164 258.115 2.800
202006 2.151 257.797 2.786
202009 2.559 260.280 3.283
202012 2.716 260.474 3.482
202103 2.612 264.877 3.293
202106 2.905 271.696 3.571
202109 2.785 274.310 3.391
202112 3.085 278.802 3.695
202203 2.830 287.504 3.287
202206 3.176 296.311 3.579
202209 3.158 296.808 3.553
202212 3.238 296.797 3.643
202303 3.085 301.836 3.413
202306 3.243 305.109 3.550
202309 3.123 307.789 3.388
202312 3.299 306.746 3.592
202403 2.854 312.332 3.052
202406 3.207 314.175 3.409
202409 3.017 315.301 3.195
202412 3.179 315.605 3.364
202503 3.079 319.799 3.215
202506 3.392 322.561 3.512
202509 3.222 324.800 3.313
202512 3.528 324.054 3.636
202603 3.209 330.213 3.245
202606 3.563 333.952 3.563

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 6.35 mean?
Graco (GGG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.35 as of Aug. 13, 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 Graco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.01. Over the past decade, Graco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.24 to 9.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #1966 out of 2291 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Graco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Graco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.35 is near median its 10-year median of 7.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 9.49. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81. Graco's value of 6.35 is 250.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #1966 out of 2291 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CR and GNRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #1966 out of 2291 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Graco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81. Graco's value of 6.35 is 250.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.24 to 9.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.01 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Graco 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.81, based on 2,291 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. Graco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.35 is 250.8% 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 Graco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (GGG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.78, compared to a current price of $82.49 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.01 and 250.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.81. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Graco (GGG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.35 as of Aug. 13, 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 Graco (GGG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $82.49 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.78. GuruFocus considers Graco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GGG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.35 (near median its 10-year median of 7.01)
  • GF Value™: $90.78 vs. price of $82.49 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1966 of 2291)

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


Graco Business Description

Other Exchanges GA8:Germany
Address 88 - 11th Avenue N.E, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55413
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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