Google (GOOGL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.96 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 46% Above Median

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MEX:GOOGL Alphabet Inc(Google) MEX:GOOGL
85 GF Score
Price MXN6,265.75
GF Value MXN4,138.89
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What is Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Alphabet(Google) MEX:GOOGL +1.39% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.96 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:GOOGL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,138.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet(Google) ranks worse than 97.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Alphabet(Google)'s current share price is MXN6265.75. Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN369.54. Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 16.96.

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

MEX:GOOGL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.46   Med: 11.6   Max: 19.42
Current: 17.42

During the past years, Alphabet(Google)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 19.42. The lowest was 7.46. And the median was 11.60.

MEX:GOOGL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.22% of 324 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.395 vs MEX:GOOGL: 17.42

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.

Alphabet(Google)'s adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN161.932. 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 MXN369.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Alphabet(Google)  (MEX:GOOGL) 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.


Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alphabet(Google)'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.

Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Alphabet(Google) 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 15.40 7.54 9.97 11.43 16.00

Alphabet(Google) 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 8.92 9.73 12.87 16.00 13.93

MEX:GOOGL vs META, SPOT, NBIS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet(Google)'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.


Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Alphabet(Google) 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.

Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6265.75/369.54
=16.96

* 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.

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

For example, Alphabet(Google)'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)
=161.932/330.2130*330.2130
=161.932

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Alphabet(Google) Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 28.529 241.018 39.087
201609 31.076 241.428 42.504
201612 38.371 241.432 52.481
201703 33.190 243.801 44.954
201706 33.415 244.955 45.045
201709 35.810 246.819 47.909
201712 45.017 246.524 60.299
201803 40.123 249.554 53.091
201806 45.624 251.989 59.787
201809 44.832 252.439 58.644
201812 55.014 251.233 72.309
201903 50.287 254.202 65.324
201906 53.437 256.143 68.890
201909 57.257 256.759 73.637
201912 62.499 256.974 80.312
202003 69.705 258.115 89.175
202006 64.334 257.797 82.406
202009 74.361 260.280 94.341
202012 82.860 260.474 105.045
202103 82.885 264.877 103.330
202106 90.626 271.696 110.145
202109 98.962 274.310 119.130
202112 114.903 278.802 136.091
202203 101.428 287.504 116.495
202206 98.838 296.311 110.146
202209 105.907 296.808 117.827
202212 114.851 296.797 127.782
202303 91.778 301.836 100.406
202306 100.204 305.109 108.449
202309 105.223 307.789 112.889
202312 116.227 306.746 125.119
202403 99.779 312.332 105.491
202406 124.248 314.175 130.591
202409 139.949 315.301 146.568
202412 162.936 315.605 170.478
202503 150.193 319.799 155.084
202506 148.849 322.561 152.380
202509 153.852 324.800 156.416
202512 167.586 324.054 170.771
202603 161.932 330.213 161.932

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 16.96 mean?
Alphabet(Google) (MEX:GOOGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.96 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 Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.46 to 19.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #315 out of 324 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.96 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.46 to a high of 19.42. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 16.96 is 1115.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #315 out of 324 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alphabet(Google) has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to META and SPOT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #315 out of 324 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Alphabet(Google) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 16.96 is 1115.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Alphabet(Google)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.46 to 19.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Alphabet(Google) 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.40, based on 324 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. Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.96 is 1115.8% 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 Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.96, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphabet(Google) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) (MEX:GOOGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,138.89, compared to a current price of MXN6,265.75 — trading 51.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.96, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 1115.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.40. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Alphabet(Google) (MEX:GOOGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.96 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 Alphabet(Google) (MEX:GOOGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN6,265.75 is trading 51.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,138.89. GuruFocus considers Alphabet(Google) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GOOGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.96 (46% above median its 10-year median of 11.60)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,138.89 vs. price of MXN6,265.75 (51.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1115.8% above the Interactive Media median (#315 of 324)

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


Alphabet(Google) Business Description

Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue. The firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) make up the rest.
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