The Trade Desk (MEX:TTD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.15 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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MEX:TTD The Trade Desk Inc MEX:TTD
85 GF Score
Price MXN253.00
GF Value MXN1,714.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The Trade Desk MEX:TTD +5.42% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.15 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 13.79. GuruFocus rates MEX:TTD with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,714.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 739 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks worse than 90.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), The Trade Desk's current share price is MXN253.00. The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN60.99. The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.15.

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

MEX:TTD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.12   Med: 13.79   Max: 34.18
Current: 4.49

During the past years, The Trade Desk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 34.18. The lowest was 4.12. And the median was 13.79.

MEX:TTD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
90.12% of 739 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs MEX:TTD: 4.49

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.

The Trade Desk's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN26.468. 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 MXN60.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Trade Desk  (MEX:TTD) 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.


The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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.

The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

The Trade Desk 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 0.00 0.00 37.24 56.03 12.41

The Trade Desk 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 27.17 17.09 12.58 7.17 5.08

MEX:TTD vs MGNI, LFTO, STGW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.


The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Trade Desk 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.

The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=253.00/60.986
=4.15

* 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.

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

For example, The Trade Desk'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)
=26.468/333.9520*333.9520
=26.468

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Trade Desk Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 5.821 241.428 8.052
201612 3.339 241.432 4.619
201703 2.487 243.801 3.407
201706 3.073 244.955 4.189
201709 3.201 246.819 4.331
201712 4.376 246.524 5.928
201803 3.602 249.554 4.820
201806 4.818 251.989 6.385
201809 4.842 252.439 6.405
201812 6.800 251.233 9.039
201903 4.910 254.202 6.450
201906 6.396 256.143 8.339
201909 6.642 256.759 8.639
201912 8.655 256.974 11.248
202003 6.666 258.115 8.625
202006 6.682 257.797 8.656
202009 9.705 260.280 12.452
202012 13.217 260.474 16.945
202103 8.987 264.877 11.331
202106 11.280 271.696 13.865
202109 12.088 274.310 14.716
202112 16.413 278.802 19.660
202203 13.354 287.504 15.511
202206 15.543 296.311 17.517
202209 15.974 296.808 17.973
202212 19.307 296.797 21.724
202303 14.290 301.836 15.810
202306 16.455 305.109 18.011
202309 16.773 307.789 18.199
202312 21.294 306.746 23.183
202403 16.756 312.332 17.916
202406 20.157 314.175 21.426
202409 23.655 315.301 25.054
202412 29.380 315.605 31.088
202503 24.999 319.799 26.105
202506 27.334 322.561 28.299
202509 27.947 324.800 28.734
202512 32.106 324.054 33.087
202603 25.365 330.213 25.652
202606 26.468 333.952 26.468

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 4.15 mean?
The Trade Desk (MEX:TTD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.15 as of Sep. 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 13.79. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.12 to 34.18. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #666 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The Trade Desk's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.15 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 13.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.12 to a high of 34.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. The Trade Desk's value of 4.15 is 460.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #666 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MGNI and LFTO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #666 out of 739 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The Trade Desk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. The Trade Desk's value of 4.15 is 460.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.12 to 34.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.79 vs. the industry median of 0.74, The Trade Desk 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 739 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. The Trade Desk's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.15 is 460.8% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.15, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 13.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (MEX:TTD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,714.05, compared to a current price of MXN253.00 — trading 85.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.15, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 13.79 and 460.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Trade Desk (MEX:TTD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.15 as of Sep. 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 The Trade Desk (MEX:TTD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN253.00 is trading 85.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,714.05. GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TTD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.15 (70% below median its 10-year median of 13.79)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,714.05 vs. price of MXN253.00 (85.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 460.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#666 of 739)

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


The Trade Desk Business Description

Address 42 North Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, USA, 93001
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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