KLA (LTS:0JPO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 31.55 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 196% Above Median

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LTS:0JPO KLA Corp LTS:0JPO
82 GF Score
Price $201.95
GF Value $107.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KLA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

KLA LTS:0JPO -4.91% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 31.55 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 10.66. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JPO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 729 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks worse than 94.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), KLA's current share price is $201.95. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.40. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 31.55.

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

LTS:0JPO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.09   Med: 10.66   Max: 42.34
Current: 31.86

During the past years, KLA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 42.34. The lowest was 4.09. And the median was 10.66.

LTS:0JPO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
94.92% of 729 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.02 vs LTS:0JPO: 31.86

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.

KLA's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.779. 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 $6.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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KLA  (LTS:0JPO) 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.


KLA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


KLA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLA'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.

KLA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

KLA Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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KLA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 16.52 19.10 20.88 24.03 47.19

LTS:0JPO vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.


KLA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KLA 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.

KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=201.95/6.40
=31.55

* 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.

KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, KLA's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.779/333.9520*333.9520
=2.779

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

KLA Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.478 241.428 0.661
201612 0.558 241.432 0.772
201703 0.579 243.801 0.793
201706 0.594 244.955 0.810
201709 0.614 246.819 0.831
201712 0.623 246.524 0.844
201803 0.650 249.554 0.870
201806 0.682 251.989 0.904
201809 0.700 252.439 0.926
201812 0.734 251.233 0.976
201903 0.698 254.202 0.917
201906 0.777 256.143 1.013
201909 0.883 256.759 1.148
201912 0.952 256.974 1.237
202003 0.906 258.115 1.172
202006 0.934 257.797 1.210
202009 0.984 260.280 1.263
202012 1.061 260.474 1.360
202103 1.163 264.877 1.466
202106 1.247 271.696 1.533
202109 1.358 274.310 1.653
202112 1.544 278.802 1.849
202203 1.514 287.504 1.759
202206 1.667 296.311 1.879
202209 1.911 296.808 2.150
202212 2.102 296.797 2.365
202303 1.755 301.836 1.942
202306 1.710 305.109 1.872
202309 1.748 307.789 1.897
202312 1.825 306.746 1.987
202403 1.737 312.332 1.857
202406 1.896 314.175 2.015
202409 2.107 315.301 2.232
202412 2.297 315.605 2.431
202503 2.298 319.799 2.400
202506 2.391 322.561 2.475
202509 2.425 324.800 2.493
202512 2.498 324.054 2.574
202603 2.592 330.213 2.621
202606 2.779 333.952 2.779

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 31.55 mean?
KLA (LTS:0JPO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 31.55 as of Aug. 15, 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 KLA and its competitors. This is 196% above median its historical median of 10.66. Over the past decade, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.09 to 42.34. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #692 out of 729 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 31.55 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 10.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.09 to a high of 42.34. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. KLA's value of 31.55 is 944.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #692 out of 729 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #692 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. KLA's value of 31.55 is 944.7% above this benchmark. Historically, KLA's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.09 to 42.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.66 vs. the industry median of 3.02, KLA 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.02, based on 729 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. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 31.55 is 944.7% 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 KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 31.55, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 10.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (LTS:0JPO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.41, compared to a current price of $201.95 — trading 88% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 31.55, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 10.66 and 944.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.02. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 KLA (LTS:0JPO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 31.55 as of Aug. 15, 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 KLA (LTS:0JPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $201.95 is trading 88% above its estimated GF Value™ of $107.41. GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JPO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 31.55 (196% above median its 10-year median of 10.66)
  • GF Value™: $107.41 vs. price of $201.95 (88% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 944.7% above the Semiconductors median (#692 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JPO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KLA Business Description

Address One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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