SLM (MEX:SLM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.82 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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MEX:SLM SLM Corp MEX:SLM
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Price MXN337.00
GF Value MXN332.98
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What is SLM Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SLM MEX:SLM 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.82 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates MEX:SLM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN332.98. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Credit Services companies, SLM ranks worse than 55.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), SLM's current share price is MXN337.00. SLM's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN88.21. SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.82.

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: 3.4   Max: 6.02
Current: 3.83

During the past years, SLM's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.02. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 3.40.

MEX:SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
55.92% of 422 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.095 vs MEX:SLM: 3.83

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 MXN36.762. 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 MXN88.21 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
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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 5.57 4.52 4.33 3.25 3.82

MEX:SLM vs NNI, BFH, 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
=337.00/88.21
=3.82

* 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)
=36.762/333.9520*333.9520
=36.762

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

SLM Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 10.983 241.428 15.192
201612 12.063 241.432 16.686
201703 11.761 243.801 16.110
201706 11.425 244.955 15.576
201709 11.929 246.819 16.140
201712 12.850 246.524 17.407
201803 14.326 249.554 19.171
201806 15.582 251.989 20.650
201809 11.519 252.439 15.239
201812 17.641 251.233 23.449
201903 18.520 254.202 24.330
201906 18.498 256.143 24.117
201909 19.510 256.759 25.376
201912 18.428 256.974 23.948
202003 39.323 258.115 50.877
202006 22.542 257.797 29.201
202009 21.873 260.280 28.064
202012 19.205 260.474 24.623
202103 41.555 264.877 52.392
202106 24.552 271.696 30.178
202109 25.081 274.310 30.534
202112 36.483 278.802 43.700
202203 28.162 287.504 32.712
202206 47.306 296.311 53.315
202209 36.835 296.808 41.445
202212 26.810 296.797 30.166
202303 31.586 301.836 34.947
202306 38.293 305.109 41.913
202309 31.128 307.789 33.774
202312 33.203 306.746 36.148
202403 41.606 312.332 44.486
202406 42.326 314.175 44.990
202409 35.182 315.301 37.263
202412 37.815 315.605 40.013
202503 55.290 319.799 57.737
202506 35.641 322.561 36.900
202509 47.529 324.800 48.868
202512 39.907 324.054 41.126
202603 51.033 330.213 51.611
202606 36.762 333.952 36.762

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 3.82 mean?
SLM (MEX:SLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.82 as of Aug. 01, 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 12% above median its historical median of 3.40. 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 #236 out of 422 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SLM's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.82 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.40. 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 3.10. SLM's value of 3.82 is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLM ranks #236 out of 422 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SLM has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NNI and BFH?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, SLM ranks #236 out of 422 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SLM in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.10. SLM's value of 3.82 is 23.4% above 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 3.40 vs. the industry median of 3.10, SLM 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.10, based on 422 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 3.82 is 23.4% 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 SLM and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.10 — 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 3.82, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.40. 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 3.82. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN332.98, compared to a current price of MXN337.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.82, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 23.4% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.10. SLM's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 3.82 as of Aug. 01, 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 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN332.98.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SLM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.82 (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.40)
  • GF Value™: MXN332.98 vs. price of MXN337.00 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.4% above the Credit Services median (#236 of 422)

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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