Alcoa (MIL:1AA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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MIL:1AA Alcoa Corp MIL:1AA
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GF Value €28.36
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What is Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Alcoa MIL:1AA +5.87% 44 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates MIL:1AA with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 574 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks better than 79.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Alcoa's current share price is €41.11. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €63.31. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.65.

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

MIL:1AA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.1
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Alcoa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.55.

MIL:1AA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
79.79% of 574 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs MIL:1AA: 0.62

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.

Alcoa's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.944. 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 €63.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alcoa  (MIL:1AA) 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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.

Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Alcoa 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 0.00 0.53 0.76

Alcoa 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 0.42 0.47 0.76 0.94 0.73

MIL:1AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alcoa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=41.11/63.31
=0.65

* 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.

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

For example, Alcoa'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)
=12.944/333.9520*333.9520
=12.944

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alcoa Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 11.373 241.428 15.732
201612 13.147 241.432 18.185
201703 13.346 243.801 18.281
201706 13.680 244.955 18.650
201709 13.298 246.819 17.993
201712 14.342 246.524 19.428
201803 13.330 249.554 17.838
201806 16.210 251.989 21.483
201809 15.620 252.439 20.664
201812 15.552 251.233 20.673
201903 13.007 254.202 17.088
201906 12.899 256.143 16.817
201909 12.531 256.759 16.298
201912 11.851 256.974 15.401
202003 11.523 258.115 14.909
202006 10.255 257.797 13.284
202009 10.795 260.280 13.851
202012 10.571 260.474 13.553
202103 12.756 264.877 16.083
202106 12.376 271.696 15.212
202109 13.836 274.310 16.844
202112 15.557 278.802 18.634
202203 15.904 287.504 18.473
202206 18.533 296.311 20.887
202209 16.087 296.808 18.100
202212 14.123 296.797 15.891
202303 14.010 301.836 15.501
202306 13.918 305.109 15.234
202309 13.697 307.789 14.861
202312 13.369 306.746 14.555
202403 13.358 312.332 14.283
202406 14.915 314.175 15.854
202409 11.182 315.301 11.843
202412 12.563 315.605 13.293
202503 11.969 319.799 12.499
202506 10.051 322.561 10.406
202509 9.781 324.800 10.057
202512 11.187 324.054 11.529
202603 10.395 330.213 10.513
202606 12.944 333.952 12.944

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 0.65 mean?
Alcoa (MIL:1AA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 as of Jul. 22, 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 Alcoa and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #116 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.10. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Alcoa's value of 0.65 is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #116 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #116 out of 574 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Alcoa in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04. Alcoa's value of 0.65 is 68.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcoa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Alcoa 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.04, based on 574 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. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 68.1% 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 Alcoa and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa (MIL:1AA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.36, compared to a current price of €41.11 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 68.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.04. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Alcoa (MIL:1AA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 22, 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 Alcoa (MIL:1AA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €41.11 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.36. GuruFocus considers Alcoa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1AA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: €28.36 vs. price of €41.11 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#116 of 574)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1AA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alcoa Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5858
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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