Upbound Group (MEX:UPBD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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MEX:UPBD Upbound Group Inc MEX:UPBD
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Price MXN461.00
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What is Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Upbound Group MEX:UPBD 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates MEX:UPBD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN645.04. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Upbound Group ranks better than 87.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Upbound Group's current share price is MXN461.00. Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,894.57. Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

MEX:UPBD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.38   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.31

During the past years, Upbound Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.38.

MEX:UPBD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.36% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs MEX:UPBD: 0.31

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.

Upbound Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN373.772. 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 MXN1,894.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Upbound Group  (MEX:UPBD) 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.


Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Upbound Group'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.

Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Upbound Group 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 0.77 0.33 0.49 0.41 0.24

Upbound Group 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 0.33 0.35 0.32 0.24 0.24

MEX:UPBD vs CXM, WLTH, APPS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Upbound Group'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.


Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Upbound Group 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.

Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=461.00/1894.57
=0.24

* 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.

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

For example, Upbound Group'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)
=373.772/330.2130*330.2130
=373.772

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Upbound Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 259.701 241.018 355.810
201609 250.991 241.428 343.293
201612 265.360 241.432 362.940
201703 262.526 243.801 355.575
201706 229.846 244.955 309.845
201709 219.238 246.819 293.313
201712 225.859 246.524 302.533
201803 237.460 249.554 314.210
201806 237.310 251.989 310.977
201809 219.690 252.439 287.374
201812 236.395 251.233 310.710
201903 243.522 254.202 316.339
201906 226.180 256.143 291.585
201909 228.690 256.759 294.114
201912 222.695 256.974 286.164
202003 293.116 258.115 374.991
202006 285.787 257.797 366.065
202009 282.867 260.280 358.869
202012 254.372 260.474 322.477
202103 319.675 264.877 398.528
202106 350.446 271.696 425.924
202109 356.178 274.310 428.765
202112 369.770 278.802 437.955
202203 429.596 287.504 493.413
202206 361.166 296.311 402.488
202209 371.919 296.808 413.778
202212 341.951 296.797 380.451
202303 324.512 301.836 355.021
202306 303.875 305.109 328.877
202309 299.986 307.789 321.842
202312 319.847 306.746 344.316
202403 325.879 312.332 344.536
202406 353.171 314.175 371.200
202409 376.079 315.301 393.865
202412 401.120 315.605 419.686
202503 412.390 319.799 425.819
202506 371.531 322.561 380.345
202509 362.809 324.800 368.855
202512 368.021 324.054 375.016
202603 373.772 330.213 373.772

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 0.24 mean?
Upbound Group (MEX:UPBD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 as of Jul. 18, 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 Upbound Group and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Upbound Group ranks #201 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Upbound Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.12. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Upbound Group's value of 0.24 is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upbound Group ranks #201 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upbound Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CXM and WLTH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Upbound Group ranks #201 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Upbound Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Upbound Group's value of 0.24 is 85.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Upbound Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Upbound Group 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,590 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. Upbound Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 85.6% 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 Upbound Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upbound Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbound Group stock overvalued right now?
Upbound Group (MEX:UPBD) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN645.04, compared to a current price of MXN461.00 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 85.6% below the Software industry median of 1.67. Upbound Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Upbound Group (MEX:UPBD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 18, 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 Upbound Group (MEX:UPBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbound Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN461.00 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN645.04.

Key valuation signals for MEX:UPBD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: MXN645.04 vs. price of MXN461.00 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.6% below the Software median (#201 of 1590)

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


Upbound Group Business Description

Other Exchanges UPBD:USARAC:Germany
Address 5501 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX, USA, 75024
Upbound Group Inc is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. It has four operating segments; The Rent-A-Center Business segment operates lease-to-own stores, the Acima segment offers the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for financing from the traditional retailer, and also offers the lease-to-own transaction through virtual offering solutions, Mexico segment offers lease-to-own stores in Mexico. The The Brigit segment offers various financial health products and tools to help users improve their financial health. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Acima segment.
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