International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.37 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 119% Above Median

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MEX:IBM International Business Machines Corp MEX:IBM
69 GF Score
Price MXN5,088.00
GF Value MXN4,198.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

International Business Machines MEX:IBM +1.20% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates MEX:IBM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,198.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Software companies, International Business Machines ranks worse than 68.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), International Business Machines's current share price is MXN5088.00. International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,509.30. International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.37.

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

MEX:IBM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 1.54   Max: 3.59
Current: 3.37

During the past years, International Business Machines's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.59. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.54.

MEX:IBM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
68.87% of 1587 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs MEX:IBM: 3.37

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.

International Business Machines's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN301.467. 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 MXN1,509.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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International Business Machines  (MEX:IBM) 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.


International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Business Machines'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.

International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

International Business Machines 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 1.47 1.53 1.81 2.52 3.47

International Business Machines 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 2.85 3.39 3.25 3.47 2.82

MEX:IBM vs ACN, FISV, FIS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, International Business Machines'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.


International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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International Business Machines 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.

International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5088.00/1509.30
=3.37

* 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.

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

For example, International Business Machines'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)
=301.467/330.2130*330.2130
=301.467

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Business Machines Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 389.682 241.018 533.894
201609 388.339 241.428 531.150
201612 471.145 241.432 644.398
201703 360.654 243.801 488.483
201706 371.095 244.955 500.257
201709 372.459 246.819 498.304
201712 476.614 246.524 638.413
201803 374.401 249.554 495.412
201806 427.506 251.989 560.215
201809 383.338 252.439 501.441
201812 471.992 251.233 620.372
201903 394.535 254.202 512.508
201906 413.166 256.143 532.643
201909 398.621 256.759 512.659
201912 49.463 256.974 63.560
202003 460.314 258.115 588.891
202006 467.445 257.797 598.752
202009 432.345 260.280 548.509
202012 42.617 260.474 54.027
202103 298.926 264.877 372.661
202106 313.010 271.696 380.425
202109 300.736 274.310 362.024
202112 377.757 278.802 447.415
202203 310.907 287.504 357.093
202206 343.179 296.311 382.443
202209 313.839 296.808 349.161
202212 344.611 296.797 383.410
202303 279.900 301.836 306.215
202306 288.543 305.109 312.284
202309 278.198 307.789 298.466
202312 318.109 306.746 342.445
202403 257.123 312.332 271.843
202406 309.172 314.175 324.955
202409 319.090 315.301 334.181
202412 388.468 315.605 406.449
202503 314.663 319.799 324.910
202506 337.211 322.561 345.211
202509 315.702 324.800 320.963
202512 372.179 324.054 379.253
202603 301.467 330.213 301.467

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 3.37 mean?
International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.37 as of Jul. 14, 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, International Business Machines' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #1093 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is International Business Machines' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
International Business Machines' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.37 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.59. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. International Business Machines' value of 3.37 is 104.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #1093 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ACN and FISV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #1093 out of 1587 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places International Business Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. International Business Machines' value of 3.37 is 104.2% above this benchmark. Historically, International Business Machines' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.65, International Business Machines 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 1,587 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. International Business Machines's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.37 is 104.2% 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 International Business Machines 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. International Business Machines's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,198.13, compared to a current price of MXN5,088.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 104.2% above the Software industry median of 1.65. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 International Business Machines (MEX:IBM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37 as of Jul. 14, 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 International Business Machines (MEX:IBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,088.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,198.13. GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:IBM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.37 (119% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,198.13 vs. price of MXN5,088.00 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.2% above the Software median (#1093 of 1587)

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


International Business Machines Business Description

Address One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, USA, 10504
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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