SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.23 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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MEX:SBAC SBA Communications Corp MEX:SBAC
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Price MXN3,220.00
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What is SBA Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SBA Communications MEX:SBAC 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 15.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:SBAC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,015.28. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 REITs companies, SBA Communications ranks worse than 67.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), SBA Communications's current share price is MXN3220.00. SBA Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN445.46. SBA Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.23.

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

MEX:SBAC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.22   Med: 15.67   Max: 24.91
Current: 7.86

During the past years, SBA Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 24.91. The lowest was 7.22. And the median was 15.67.

MEX:SBAC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
67.87% of 554 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.915 vs MEX:SBAC: 7.86

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.

SBA Communications's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN119.544. 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 MXN445.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SBA Communications  (MEX:SBAC) 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.


SBA Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SBA Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SBA Communications'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.

SBA Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SBA Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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SBA Communications Quarterly Data
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MEX:SBAC vs WY, LAMR, GLPI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, SBA Communications'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.


SBA Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, SBA Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SBA Communications 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.

SBA Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3220.00/445.46
=7.23

* 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.

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

For example, SBA Communications'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)
=119.544/330.2130*330.2130
=119.544

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

SBA Communications Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 59.624 241.018 81.689
201609 63.827 241.428 87.299
201612 69.648 241.432 95.259
201703 65.483 243.801 88.693
201706 63.084 244.955 85.041
201709 65.071 246.819 87.057
201712 73.181 246.524 98.024
201803 70.387 249.554 93.137
201806 77.926 251.989 102.116
201809 75.265 252.439 98.453
201812 79.219 251.233 104.123
201903 83.685 254.202 108.708
201906 83.585 256.143 107.756
201909 86.991 256.759 111.878
201912 84.756 256.974 108.912
202003 108.341 258.115 138.603
202006 103.031 257.797 131.973
202009 101.600 260.280 128.898
202012 90.011 260.474 114.110
202103 102.465 264.877 127.740
202106 102.932 271.696 125.101
202109 108.612 274.310 130.747
202112 110.265 278.802 130.598
202203 112.651 287.504 129.385
202206 119.958 296.311 133.683
202209 124.265 296.808 138.251
202212 122.384 296.797 136.163
202303 111.431 301.836 121.907
202306 106.831 305.109 115.621
202309 109.184 307.789 117.139
202312 105.529 306.746 113.602
202403 100.520 312.332 106.275
202406 112.371 314.175 118.107
202409 121.802 315.301 127.563
202412 133.830 315.605 140.024
202503 125.664 319.799 129.756
202506 122.093 322.561 124.989
202509 124.898 324.800 126.980
202512 121.500 324.054 123.809
202603 119.544 330.213 119.544

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 7.23 mean?
SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.23 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 SBA Communications and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 15.67. Over the past decade, SBA Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.22 to 24.91. According to the industry distribution chart, SBA Communications ranks #376 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is SBA Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SBA Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.23 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 15.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.22 to a high of 24.91. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.92. SBA Communications' value of 7.23 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBA Communications ranks #376 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBA Communications has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBA Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to WY and LAMR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, SBA Communications ranks #376 out of 554 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SBA Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.92. SBA Communications' value of 7.23 is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SBA Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.22 to 24.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.67 vs. the industry median of 5.92, SBA Communications 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among REITs companies is 5.92, based on 554 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. SBA Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.23 is 22.2% 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 SBA Communications and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBA Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.23, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 15.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBA Communications stock overvalued right now?
SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.23. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,015.28, compared to a current price of MXN3,220.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.23, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 15.67 and 22.2% above the REITs industry median of 5.92. SBA Communications' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.23 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 SBA Communications (MEX:SBAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBA Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,220.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,015.28.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SBAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.23 (54% below median its 10-year median of 15.67)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,015.28 vs. price of MXN3,220.00 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% above the REITs median (#376 of 554)

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


SBA Communications Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SBAC:USA0KYZ:UK4SB:Germany
Address 8051 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 33487
SBA Communications owns a portfolio of about 46,000 wireless towers throughout North America, South America, and Africa. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, who install equipment to support their wireless networks. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market generated by the top three or four mobile carriers. It owns more than 17,000 towers in the US, which account for about 70% of leasing revenue. Internationally, SBA's largest markets are Brazil and Guatemala, where it owns roughly 12,000 and 5,000 towers, respectively. SBA operates as a real estate investment trust.
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