Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 37.07 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 70% Above Median


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What is Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Palo Alto Networks HAM:5AP +7.24% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 37.07 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 21.75. GuruFocus rates HAM:5AP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €192.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,588 Software companies, Palo Alto Networks ranks worse than 98.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Palo Alto Networks's current share price is €296.20. Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €7.99. Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 37.07.

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

HAM:5AP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.43   Med: 21.75   Max: 37.39
Current: 35

During the past years, Palo Alto Networks's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 37.39. The lowest was 13.43. And the median was 21.75.

HAM:5AP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
98.74% of 1588 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs HAM:5AP: 35.00

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.

Palo Alto Networks's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €3.204. 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 €7.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Palo Alto Networks  (HAM:5AP) 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.


Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palo Alto Networks'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.

Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Palo Alto Networks Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Palo Alto Networks Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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HAM:5AP vs PLTR, CRWD, FTNT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palo Alto Networks'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.


Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Palo Alto Networks 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.

Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=296.20/7.99
=37.07

* 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.

Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Palo Alto Networks's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=3.204/333.0200*333.0200
=3.204

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Palo Alto Networks Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 0.680 240.628 0.941
201610 0.671 241.729 0.924
201701 0.730 242.839 1.001
201704 0.738 244.524 1.005
201707 0.799 244.786 1.087
201710 0.783 246.663 1.057
201801 0.818 247.867 1.099
201804 0.839 250.546 1.115
201807 1.011 252.006 1.336
201810 1.014 252.885 1.335
201901 1.105 251.712 1.462
201904 1.142 255.548 1.488
201907 1.252 256.571 1.625
201910 1.204 257.346 1.558
202001 1.248 257.971 1.611
202004 1.379 256.389 1.791
202007 1.436 259.101 1.846
202010 1.403 260.388 1.794
202101 1.451 261.582 1.847
202104 1.544 267.054 1.925
202107 1.769 273.003 2.158
202110 1.836 276.589 2.211
202201 1.976 281.148 2.341
202204 2.164 289.109 2.493
202207 2.555 296.276 2.872
202210 2.345 298.012 2.620
202301 2.316 299.170 2.578
202304 2.277 303.363 2.500
202307 2.489 305.691 2.712
202310 2.542 307.671 2.751
202401 2.536 308.417 2.738
202404 2.608 313.548 2.770
202407 2.853 314.540 3.021
202410 2.770 315.664 2.922
202501 3.075 317.671 3.224
202504 2.881 320.795 2.991
202507 3.048 323.048 3.142
202510 2.997 0.000
202601 3.105 325.252 3.179
202604 3.204 333.020 3.204

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 37.07 mean?
Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 37.07 as of Jul. 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 Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 21.75. Over the past decade, Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.43 to 37.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #1568 out of 1588 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 37.07 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 21.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.43 to a high of 37.39. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.66. Palo Alto Networks' value of 37.07 is 2139.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #1568 out of 1588 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PLTR and CRWD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #1568 out of 1588 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Palo Alto Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.66. Palo Alto Networks' value of 37.07 is 2139.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Palo Alto Networks' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.43 to 37.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.75 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Palo Alto Networks 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.66, based on 1,588 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. Palo Alto Networks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 37.07 is 2139.9% 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 Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palo Alto Networks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 37.07, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 21.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palo Alto Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €192.19, compared to a current price of €296.20 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 37.07, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 21.75 and 2139.9% above the Software industry median of 1.66. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 37.07 as of Jul. 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 Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €296.20 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €192.19. GuruFocus considers Palo Alto Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:5AP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 37.07 (70% above median its 10-year median of 21.75)
  • GF Value™: €192.19 vs. price of €296.20 (54.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2139.9% above the Software median (#1568 of 1588)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:5AP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Palo Alto Networks Business Description

Address 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three-fourths of the Global 2000.
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