Fortive (MEX:FTV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.33 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:FTV Fortive Corp MEX:FTV
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Price MXN890.00
GF Value MXN874.85
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What is Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Fortive MEX:FTV 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates MEX:FTV with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN874.85. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,976 Hardware companies, Fortive ranks worse than 72.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Fortive's current share price is MXN890.00. Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN267.58. Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.33.

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

MEX:FTV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.73   Med: 3.24   Max: 3.77
Current: 3.64

During the past years, Fortive's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.77. The lowest was 2.73. And the median was 3.24.

MEX:FTV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
72.37% of 1976 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs MEX:FTV: 3.64

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.

Fortive's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN61.650. 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 MXN267.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fortive  (MEX:FTV) 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.


Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortive'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.

Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Fortive 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 3.30 3.34

Fortive 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 3.23 3.06 2.90 3.34 3.33

MEX:FTV vs TRMB, MKSI, CGNX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fortive'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.


Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Fortive 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=890.00/267.58
=3.33

* 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.

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

For example, Fortive'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)
=61.65/330.2130*330.2130
=61.650

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Fortive Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 83.312 241.018 114.144
201609 86.788 241.428 118.704
201612 46.084 241.432 63.030
201703 82.237 243.801 111.385
201706 83.595 244.955 112.691
201709 86.667 246.819 115.950
201712 50.337 246.524 67.425
201803 76.495 249.554 101.219
201806 88.661 251.989 116.184
201809 84.296 252.439 110.267
201812 -51.919 251.233 -68.241
201903 91.013 254.202 118.228
201906 105.443 256.143 135.934
201909 108.032 256.759 138.938
201912 -41.698 256.974 -53.582
202003 76.420 258.115 97.766
202006 70.775 257.797 90.656
202009 75.179 260.280 95.378
202012 63.445 260.474 80.432
202103 75.327 264.877 93.908
202106 76.723 271.696 93.247
202109 73.857 274.310 88.909
202112 77.736 278.802 92.070
202203 74.396 287.504 85.448
202206 81.820 296.311 91.181
202209 81.831 296.808 91.041
202212 83.502 296.797 92.903
202303 73.854 301.836 80.797
202306 73.610 305.109 79.667
202309 73.105 307.789 78.431
202312 -27.190 306.746 -29.270
202403 71.070 312.332 75.139
202406 80.158 314.175 84.250
202409 56.098 315.301 58.751
202412 64.293 315.605 67.269
202503 58.958 319.799 60.878
202506 83.693 322.561 85.678
202509 56.513 324.800 57.455
202512 63.418 324.054 64.623
202603 61.650 330.213 61.650

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 3.33 mean?
Fortive (MEX:FTV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33 as of Jul. 16, 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 Fortive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.24. Over the past decade, Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.73 to 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1430 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Fortive's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33 is near median its 10-year median of 3.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 3.77. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Fortive's value of 3.33 is 131.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1430 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TRMB and MKSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1430 out of 1976 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Fortive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Fortive's value of 3.33 is 131.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortive's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.73 to 3.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Fortive 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.44, based on 1,976 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. Fortive's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33 is 131.3% 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 Fortive and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortive's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Fortive (MEX:FTV) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN874.85, compared to a current price of MXN890.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 131.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.44. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Fortive (MEX:FTV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33 as of Jul. 16, 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 Fortive (MEX:FTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN890.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN874.85.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FTV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.33 (near median its 10-year median of 3.24)
  • GF Value™: MXN874.85 vs. price of MXN890.00 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.3% above the Hardware median (#1430 of 1976)

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


Fortive Business Description

Address 6920 Seaway Boulevard, Everett, WA, USA, 98203
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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