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Corero Network SecurityLSE:CNS -2.94% Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.75 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 1.42. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Corero Network Security ranks worse than 60.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corero Network Security's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CNS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 1.42 Max: 6.88
Current: 2.44
During the past 13 years, Corero Network Security's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.88. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 1.42.
LSE:CNS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 60.38% of 1590
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs LSE:CNS: 2.44
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.
Corero Network Security's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.037. 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 £0.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS) 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.
Corero Network Security Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Corero Network Security Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corero Network Security'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.
Corero Network Security Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
LSE:CNS vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Corero Network Security'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.
Corero Network Security Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Corero Network Security's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corero Network Security's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Corero Network Security 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 2.75 mean?
Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.75 as of Aug. 01, 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 Corero Network Security and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, Corero Network Security's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Corero Network Security ranks #960 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Corero Network Security's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Corero Network Security's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.75 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 6.88. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Corero Network Security's value of 2.75 is 68.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corero Network Security ranks #960 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Corero Network Security's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Corero Network Security ranks #960 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Corero Network Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Corero Network Security's value of 2.75 is 68.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Corero Network Security's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Corero Network Security 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 1.63, based on 1,590 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. Corero Network Security's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.75 is 68.7% 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 Corero Network Security and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corero Network Security's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.75, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corero Network Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.08 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.75, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 68.7% above the Software industry median of 1.63. 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 Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.75 as of Aug. 01, 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.
Corero Network Security PLC is a network security solutions provider. The company offers Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defense solutions for service providers, hosting providers and data centers, managed security service providers, and online enterprises. The company's key products are SmartWall Network Threat Defense System, Datapath protection, SecureWatch Analytics, Scrubbing protection, Edge mitigation, and Cloud mitigation. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
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