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Innovative Solutions and SupportIA +2.48%94 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.19 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates IA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Aerospace & Defense companies, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks worse than 79.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Innovative Solutions and Support's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 3.95 Max: 13.46
Current: 9.18
During the past years, Innovative Solutions and Support's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 13.46. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 3.95.
IA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 79.56% of 225
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.18
vs IA: 9.18
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.
Innovative Solutions and Support's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.463. 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 $2.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Innovative Solutions and Support (NAS:IA) 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.
Innovative Solutions and Support Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Innovative Solutions and Support Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Innovative Solutions and Support Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
IA vs MRLN, SPCE, EH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Innovative Solutions and Support'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.
Innovative Solutions and Support Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Innovative Solutions and Support's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Solutions and Support's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Innovative Solutions and Support 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.
* 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.
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 9.19 mean?
Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.19 as of Aug. 22, 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 Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Innovative Solutions and Support's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 13.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #179 out of 225 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Innovative Solutions and Support's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.19 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 13.46. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18. Innovative Solutions and Support's value of 9.19 is 189% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #179 out of 225 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Innovative Solutions and Support has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Solutions and Support's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MRLN and SPCE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Innovative Solutions and Support ranks #179 out of 225 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Innovative Solutions and Support in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18. Innovative Solutions and Support's value of 9.19 is 189% above this benchmark. Historically, Innovative Solutions and Support's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 13.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 3.18, Innovative Solutions and Support 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.18, based on 225 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. Innovative Solutions and Support's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.19 is 189% 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 Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innovative Solutions and Support's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.19, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $21.50 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.19, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 189% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.18. Innovative Solutions and Support's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (IA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.19 as of Aug. 22, 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.50 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52.
GuruFocus considers Innovative Solutions and Support to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IA:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.19 (133% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $21.50 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#179 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc is a systems integrator that designs, manufactures, sells, and services air data equipment, engine display systems, standby equipment, primary flight guidance, and cockpit display systems for retrofit applications and original equipment manufacturers. The company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems, Flat Panel Display Systems, Integrated Standby Units, Positioning System receivers that enable reduced carbon footprint navigation, and an Autothrottle, which allows a pilot to automatically control the power setting of the engine and is designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety. It sells its products to both the OEM and the retrofit markets.
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