SLM (MEX:SLM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.82 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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MEX:SLM SLM Corp MEX:SLM
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Price MXN337.00
GF Value MXN317.01
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What is SLM Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SLM MEX:SLM 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates MEX:SLM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN317.01. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Credit Services companies, SLM ranks worse than 57.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), SLM's current share price is MXN337.00. SLM's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN185.54. SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.82.

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

MEX:SLM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 3.44   Max: 6.02
Current: 3.84

During the past years, SLM's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.02. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 3.44.

MEX:SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.86% of 420 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 2.965 vs MEX:SLM: 3.84

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.

SLM's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN61.251. 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 MXN185.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SLM  (MEX:SLM) 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.


SLM Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SLM Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SLM'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.

SLM Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SLM 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 3.43 3.05 2.57 2.11 1.78

SLM Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.91 1.82 1.77 1.88 1.82

MEX:SLM vs KLAR, NNI, SEZL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, SLM'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.


SLM Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SLM 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=337.00/185.543
=1.82

* 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.

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

For example, SLM's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=61.251/333.9520*333.9520
=61.251

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

SLM Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 12.794 241.428 17.697
201612 14.097 241.432 19.499
201703 15.775 243.801 21.608
201706 14.794 244.955 20.169
201709 14.972 246.819 20.257
201712 16.303 246.524 22.085
201803 18.781 249.554 25.133
201806 20.596 251.989 27.295
201809 17.912 252.439 23.696
201812 24.573 251.233 32.664
201903 25.458 254.202 33.445
201906 25.545 256.143 33.305
201909 27.329 256.759 35.545
201912 26.894 256.974 34.950
202003 41.870 258.115 54.172
202006 30.259 257.797 39.198
202009 27.724 260.280 35.571
202012 25.048 260.474 32.114
202103 46.325 264.877 58.406
202106 28.098 271.696 34.536
202109 30.117 274.310 36.665
202112 42.849 278.802 51.325
202203 35.230 287.504 40.922
202206 54.587 296.311 61.521
202209 49.293 296.808 55.462
202212 44.321 296.797 49.869
202303 51.274 301.836 56.730
202306 58.835 305.109 64.397
202309 51.413 307.789 55.783
202312 57.257 306.746 62.335
202403 64.540 312.332 69.008
202406 61.662 314.175 65.544
202409 60.513 315.301 64.093
202412 65.010 315.605 68.789
202503 82.409 319.799 86.056
202506 63.131 322.561 65.360
202509 73.969 324.800 76.053
202512 66.001 324.054 68.017
202603 74.065 330.213 74.904
202606 61.251 333.952 61.251

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 1.82 mean?
SLM (MEX:SLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 as of Sep. 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 SLM and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 6.02. According to the industry distribution chart, SLM ranks #243 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SLM's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 6.02. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.97. SLM's value of 1.82 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLM ranks #243 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SLM has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KLAR and NNI?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, SLM ranks #243 out of 420 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SLM in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.97. SLM's value of 1.82 is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SLM's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 6.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 2.97, SLM has consistently been below 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 2.97, based on 420 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. SLM's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82 is 38.6% below 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 SLM and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLM's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLM stock overvalued right now?
SLM (MEX:SLM) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.82. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN317.01, compared to a current price of MXN337.00 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 38.6% below the Credit Services industry median of 2.97. SLM's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 SLM (MEX:SLM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.82 as of Sep. 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 SLM (MEX:SLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLM stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN337.00 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN317.01.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SLM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.82 (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
  • GF Value™: MXN317.01 vs. price of MXN337.00 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.6% below the Credit Services median (#243 of 420)

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


SLM Business Description

Address 300 Continental Drive, Newark, DE, USA, 19713
SLM Corp is an education solutions company. Its business is to originate and service loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. The term' Private Education Loans to mean education loans to students or their families that are not made, insured, or guaranteed by any state or federal government.
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