Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.48 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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What is Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Zenith Bank LSE:ZENB 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.48 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZENB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Zenith Bank ranks better than 52.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Zenith Bank's current share price is $2.90. Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.17. Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.48.

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

LSE:ZENB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 1.67   Max: 3.51
Current: 3.27

During the past years, Zenith Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 1.67.

LSE:ZENB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.66% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs LSE:ZENB: 3.27

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.

Zenith Bank's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.634. 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 $1.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zenith Bank  (LSE:ZENB) 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.


Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenith Bank'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.

Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Zenith Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.71 1.43 1.80 1.53 1.69

Zenith Bank 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 1.49 1.65 1.94 1.69 2.47

Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Zenith Bank'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.


Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zenith Bank 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.

Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.90/1.17
=2.48

* 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.

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

For example, Zenith Bank'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)
=0.634/330.2130*330.2130
=0.634

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Zenith Bank Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.101 241.018 0.138
201609 0.144 241.428 0.197
201612 0.092 241.432 0.126
201703 0.117 243.801 0.158
201706 0.183 244.955 0.247
201709 0.132 246.819 0.177
201712 0.175 246.524 0.234
201803 0.140 249.554 0.185
201806 0.144 251.989 0.189
201809 0.136 252.439 0.178
201812 0.139 251.233 0.183
201903 0.138 254.202 0.179
201906 0.155 256.143 0.200
201909 0.139 256.759 0.179
201912 0.149 256.974 0.191
202003 0.149 258.115 0.191
202006 0.170 257.797 0.218
202009 0.143 260.280 0.181
202012 0.175 260.474 0.222
202103 0.153 264.877 0.191
202106 0.171 271.696 0.208
202109 0.163 274.310 0.196
202112 0.227 278.802 0.269
202203 0.182 287.504 0.209
202206 0.211 296.311 0.235
202209 0.179 296.808 0.199
202212 0.194 296.797 0.216
202303 0.221 301.836 0.242
202306 0.675 305.109 0.731
202309 0.275 307.789 0.295
202312 0.732 306.746 0.788
202403 0.670 312.332 0.708
202406 1.189 314.175 1.250
202409 0.620 315.301 0.649
202412 0.804 315.605 0.841
202503 0.601 319.799 0.621
202506 1.140 322.561 1.167
202509 0.419 324.800 0.426
202512 0.547 324.054 0.557
202603 0.634 330.213 0.634

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 2.48 mean?
Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.48 as of Aug. 05, 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 Zenith Bank and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenith Bank ranks #615 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Zenith Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.48 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 3.51. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Zenith Bank's value of 2.48 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zenith Bank ranks #615 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zenith Bank has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Zenith Bank ranks #615 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Zenith Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Zenith Bank's value of 2.48 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Zenith Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Zenith Bank 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,299 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. Zenith Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.48 is 27.3% 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 Zenith Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zenith Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.48, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Bank stock overvalued right now?
Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $2.90 — trading 107.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.48, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 27.3% below the Banks industry median of 3.41. Zenith Bank's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.48 as of Aug. 05, 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 Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.90 is trading 107.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ZENB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.48 (49% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
  • GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $2.90 (107.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% below the Banks median (#615 of 1299)

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


Zenith Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges ZENITH:Nigeria
Address Plot 84/87, Ajose Adeogun Street, Zenith Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
Zenith Bank PLC is a Nigeria- based company. Its core business is the provision of banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers. The bank provides services such as granting of loans and advances, corporate finance and money market activities. It also provides banking and pension custodial services to a diverse group of corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, governments and individuals; provision of investment advisory, financial planning services and investment product offerings; providing brokerage services, financing services and securities lending services to institutional clients, including mutual funds, pension funds and to high-net-worth individuals. Revenue generated by bank consists of interest income, fees and commission received.
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