Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.40 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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LSE:MERC Mercia Asset Management PLC LSE:MERC
57 GF Score
Price £0.26
GF Value £0.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mercia Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Mercia Asset Management LSE:MERC -0.38% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.40 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 7.63. GuruFocus rates LSE:MERC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Asset Management companies, Mercia Asset Management ranks better than 68.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Mercia Asset Management's current share price is £0.264. Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £0.06. Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.40.

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

LSE:MERC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.32   Med: 7.63   Max: 20.88
Current: 4.32

During the past 13 years, Mercia Asset Management's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 20.88. The lowest was 4.32. And the median was 7.63.

LSE:MERC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
68.87% of 906 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.675 vs LSE:MERC: 4.32

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.

Mercia Asset Management's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £0.079. 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 £0.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Mercia Asset Management  (LSE:MERC) 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.


Mercia Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Mercia Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercia Asset Management'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.

Mercia Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Mercia Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Mercia Asset Management Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 7.65 0.00 4.85 0.00 4.50

LSE:MERC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercia Asset Management'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.


Mercia Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mercia Asset Management 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.

Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.264/0.06
=4.40

* 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.

Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Mercia Asset Management's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=0.079/140.8000*140.8000
=0.079

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Mercia Asset Management Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201703 0.030 102.700 0.041
201803 0.034 105.100 0.046
201903 0.035 107.000 0.046
202003 0.037 108.600 0.048
202103 0.053 109.700 0.068
202203 0.052 116.500 0.063
202303 0.058 126.800 0.064
202403 0.068 131.600 0.073
202503 0.081 136.100 0.084
202603 0.079 140.800 0.079

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 4.40 mean?
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.40 as of Jul. 26, 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 Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 7.63. Over the past decade, Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.32 to 20.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #282 out of 906 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Mercia Asset Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.40 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.32 to a high of 20.88. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.68. Mercia Asset Management's value of 4.40 is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #282 out of 906 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #282 out of 906 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Mercia Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.68. Mercia Asset Management's value of 4.40 is 42.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercia Asset Management's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.32 to 20.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 7.68, Mercia Asset Management has consistently been below 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.68, based on 906 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. Mercia Asset Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.40 is 42.7% below 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 Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercia Asset Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.40, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 7.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.33, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.40, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 42.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.68. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.40 as of Jul. 26, 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.33. GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.40 (42% below median its 10-year median of 7.63)
  • GF Value™: £0.33 vs. price of £0.26 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.7% below the Asset Management median (#282 of 906)

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


Mercia Asset Management Business Description

Address 17 High Street, Forward House, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, GBR, B95 5AA
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
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