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Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks worse than 81.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 2.75 Max: 4.95
Current: 2.93
During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.95. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 2.75.
LSE:SAG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 81.15% of 716
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.885
vs LSE:SAG: 2.93
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.
Science Group's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £2.469. 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 £2.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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.
Science Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Science Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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.
LSE:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Science Group 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.
Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 2.93 mean?
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 Science Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #581 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Science Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.93 is near median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 4.95. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Science Group's value of 2.93 is 231.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #581 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #581 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Science Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Science Group's value of 2.93 is 231.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 4.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Science Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.89, based on 716 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. Science Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.93 is 231.1% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.59, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 231.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.89. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.59.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.93 (near median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: £4.59 vs. price of £5.85 (27.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 231.1% above the Business Services median (#581 of 716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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