Dropbox (MEX:DBX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.48 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:DBX Dropbox Inc MEX:DBX
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Price MXN490.00
GF Value MXN568.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dropbox Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Dropbox MEX:DBX 60 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.48 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:DBX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN568.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Software companies, Dropbox ranks worse than 76.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Dropbox's current share price is MXN490.00. Dropbox's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN109.44. Dropbox's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.48.

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

MEX:DBX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 4.67   Max: 6.22
Current: 4.91

During the past 11 years, Dropbox's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.22. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 4.67.

MEX:DBX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
76.47% of 1585 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs MEX:DBX: 4.91

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.

Dropbox's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN166.394. 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 MXN109.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Dropbox  (MEX:DBX) 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.


Dropbox Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Dropbox Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dropbox'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.

Dropbox Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Dropbox 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.70 4.56

Dropbox 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.56 0.00

MEX:DBX vs MBGLw, DOX, PATH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Dropbox'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.


Dropbox Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Dropbox 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=490.00/109.44
=4.48

* 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.

Dropbox's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Dropbox's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=166.394/324.0540*324.0540
=166.394

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Dropbox Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 48.570 241.432 65.191
201712 55.307 246.524 72.701
201812 76.202 251.233 98.289
201912 76.123 256.974 95.994
202012 91.893 260.474 114.323
202112 111.842 278.802 129.995
202212 124.763 296.797 136.221
202312 122.867 306.746 129.800
202412 164.331 315.605 168.730
202512 166.394 324.054 166.394

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 4.48 mean?
Dropbox (MEX:DBX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.48 as of Jul. 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 Dropbox and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.67. Over the past decade, Dropbox's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.63 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Dropbox ranks #1212 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Dropbox's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Dropbox's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.48 is near median its 10-year median of 4.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 6.22. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Dropbox's value of 4.48 is 171.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dropbox ranks #1212 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dropbox has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dropbox's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MBGLw and DOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dropbox ranks #1212 out of 1585 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Dropbox in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Dropbox's value of 4.48 is 171.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dropbox's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.63 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Dropbox 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 1.65, based on 1,585 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. Dropbox's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.48 is 171.5% 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 Dropbox and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dropbox's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dropbox stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dropbox (MEX:DBX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN568.81, compared to a current price of MXN490.00 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 171.5% above the Software industry median of 1.65. Dropbox's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Dropbox (MEX:DBX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.48 as of Jul. 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 Dropbox (MEX:DBX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dropbox stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN490.00 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN568.81. GuruFocus considers Dropbox to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DBX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.48 (near median its 10-year median of 4.67)
  • GF Value™: MXN568.81 vs. price of MXN490.00 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 171.5% above the Software median (#1212 of 1585)

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


Dropbox Business Description

Address 1800 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94158
Dropbox provides cloud storage and content collaboration tools, focusing on individuals and small to midsize businesses. Founded in 2007, Dropbox was a pioneer in the file sync and share market. In recent years, the firm has been emphasizing its Dash product, which facilitates AI-powered universal search across unstructured cloud data.
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