Charles Schwab (HAM:SWG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.01 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — Near Median


HAM:SWG Charles Schwab Corp HAM:SWG
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What is Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Charles Schwab HAM:SWG +1.24% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.01 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates HAM:SWG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.63. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Capital Markets companies, Charles Schwab ranks worse than 78.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-04), Charles Schwab's current share price is €85.10. Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.45. Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 9.01.

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

HAM:SWG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.48   Med: 8.7   Max: 13.61
Current: 8.93

During the past years, Charles Schwab's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 13.61. The lowest was 5.48. And the median was 8.70.

HAM:SWG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.44% of 603 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.34 vs HAM:SWG: 8.93

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.

Charles Schwab's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.200. 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 €9.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Charles Schwab  (HAM:SWG) 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.


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charles Schwab'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.

Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Charles Schwab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Charles Schwab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 7.96 9.05 9.25 9.53 8.65

HAM:SWG vs HOOD, IBKR, LPLA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Charles Schwab'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.


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Charles Schwab 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.

Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=85.10/9.45
=9.01

* 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.

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

For example, Charles Schwab'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)
=3.2/330.2130*330.2130
=3.200

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Charles Schwab Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.219 241.018 1.670
201609 1.275 241.428 1.744
201612 1.399 241.432 1.913
201703 1.440 243.801 1.950
201706 1.403 244.955 1.891
201709 1.343 246.819 1.797
201712 1.397 246.524 1.871
201803 1.428 249.554 1.890
201806 1.560 251.989 2.044
201809 1.620 252.439 2.119
201812 1.731 251.233 2.275
201903 1.793 254.202 2.329
201906 1.775 256.143 2.288
201909 1.882 256.759 2.420
201912 1.814 256.974 2.331
202003 1.830 258.115 2.341
202006 1.681 257.797 2.153
202009 1.606 260.280 2.038
202012 1.848 260.474 2.343
202103 2.093 264.877 2.609
202106 1.982 271.696 2.409
202109 2.047 274.310 2.464
202112 2.189 278.802 2.593
202203 2.227 287.504 2.558
202206 2.530 296.311 2.819
202209 2.931 296.808 3.261
202212 2.771 296.797 3.083
202303 2.594 301.836 2.838
202306 2.355 305.109 2.549
202309 2.362 307.789 2.534
202312 2.237 306.746 2.408
202403 2.384 312.332 2.520
202406 2.376 314.175 2.497
202409 2.381 315.301 2.494
202412 2.770 315.605 2.898
202503 2.843 319.799 2.936
202506 2.784 322.561 2.850
202509 2.886 324.800 2.934
202512 3.047 324.054 3.105
202603 3.200 330.213 3.200

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 9.01 mean?
Charles Schwab (HAM:SWG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.01 as of Jul. 04, 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 Charles Schwab and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.70. Over the past decade, Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.48 to 13.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Charles Schwab ranks #473 out of 603 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.01 is near median its 10-year median of 8.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.48 to a high of 13.61. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34. Charles Schwab's value of 9.01 is 169.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charles Schwab ranks #473 out of 603 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Charles Schwab has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HOOD and IBKR?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Charles Schwab ranks #473 out of 603 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Charles Schwab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34. Charles Schwab's value of 9.01 is 169.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Charles Schwab's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.48 to 13.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Charles Schwab 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.34, based on 603 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. Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.01 is 169.8% 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 Charles Schwab and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charles Schwab stock overvalued right now?
Charles Schwab (HAM:SWG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.63, compared to a current price of €85.10 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 169.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.34. Charles Schwab's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Charles Schwab (HAM:SWG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.01 as of Jul. 04, 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 Charles Schwab (HAM:SWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles Schwab stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €85.10 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €90.63.

Key valuation signals for HAM:SWG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.01 (near median its 10-year median of 8.70)
  • GF Value™: €90.63 vs. price of €85.10 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169.8% above the Capital Markets median (#473 of 603)

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


Charles Schwab Business Description

Address 3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX, USA, 76262
Charles Schwab is one of the largest retail-oriented financial-services companies in the US, with $11.9 trillion in client assets across its brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, financial advisory, and wealth management businesses at the end of 2025. While best known for its retail brokerage offering, Schwab generates the lion's share of its revenue and profits through its Charles Schwab Bank and asset management segments. The firm is a dominant player in Registered Investment Advisor(RIA) custody, with over 40% market share, and has recently pushed into wealth management with robo-advisory, direct indexing, and other managed-investment solutions.
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