LPL Financial Holdings (MIL:1LPLA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.73 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1LPLA LPL Financial Holdings Inc MIL:1LPLA
73 GF Score
Price €280.20
GF Value €405.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

LPL Financial Holdings MIL:1LPLA 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates MIL:1LPLA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €405.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Capital Markets companies, LPL Financial Holdings ranks better than 55.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), LPL Financial Holdings's current share price is €280.20. LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €102.72. LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.73.

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

MIL:1LPLA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 2.55   Max: 3.97
Current: 2.72

During the past years, LPL Financial Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.97. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 2.55.

MIL:1LPLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.37% of 605 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.31 vs MIL:1LPLA: 2.72

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.

LPL Financial Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €53.101. 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 €102.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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LPL Financial Holdings  (MIL:1LPLA) 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.


LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LPL Financial Holdings'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.

LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

LPL Financial Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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LPL Financial Holdings 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 3.31 3.65 3.09 3.19 2.53

MIL:1LPLA vs TW, CRCL, IREN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, LPL Financial Holdings'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.


LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LPL Financial Holdings 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.

LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=280.20/102.72
=2.73

* 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.

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

For example, LPL Financial Holdings'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)
=53.101/330.2130*330.2130
=53.101

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

LPL Financial Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 10.112 241.018 13.854
201609 10.078 241.428 13.784
201612 10.512 241.432 14.378
201703 10.523 243.801 14.253
201706 10.306 244.955 13.893
201709 9.700 246.819 12.977
201712 10.212 246.524 13.679
201803 10.852 249.554 14.360
201806 12.126 251.989 15.890
201809 12.691 252.439 16.601
201812 13.135 251.233 17.264
201903 13.995 254.202 18.180
201906 14.410 256.143 18.577
201909 15.330 256.759 19.716
201912 15.847 256.974 20.363
202003 16.317 258.115 20.875
202006 15.146 257.797 19.401
202009 15.392 260.280 19.528
202012 16.053 260.474 20.351
202103 17.574 264.877 21.909
202106 19.278 271.696 23.430
202109 20.986 274.310 25.263
202112 22.698 278.802 26.884
202203 22.994 287.504 26.410
202206 23.692 296.311 26.403
202209 26.888 296.808 29.914
202212 27.227 296.797 30.292
202303 28.237 301.836 30.892
202306 29.142 305.109 31.540
202309 30.636 307.789 32.868
202312 31.847 306.746 34.283
202403 34.533 312.332 36.510
202406 36.051 314.175 37.891
202409 37.142 315.301 38.899
202412 44.465 315.605 46.523
202503 45.196 319.799 46.668
202506 41.369 322.561 42.350
202509 48.263 324.800 49.067
202512 52.352 324.054 53.347
202603 53.101 330.213 53.101

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 2.73 mean?
LPL Financial Holdings (MIL:1LPLA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.73 as of Jul. 24, 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 LPL Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, LPL Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 3.97. According to the industry distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #270 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is LPL Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
LPL Financial Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.73 is near median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 3.97. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31. LPL Financial Holdings' value of 2.73 is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #270 out of 605 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LPL Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPL Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TW and CRCL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #270 out of 605 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts LPL Financial Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31. LPL Financial Holdings' value of 2.73 is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LPL Financial Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 3.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 3.31, LPL Financial Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.31, based on 605 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. LPL Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.73 is 17.5% 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 LPL Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPL Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPL Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings (MIL:1LPLA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €405.29, compared to a current price of €280.20 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 17.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 3.31. LPL Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 LPL Financial Holdings (MIL:1LPLA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 24, 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 LPL Financial Holdings (MIL:1LPLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €280.20 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €405.29. GuruFocus considers LPL Financial Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1LPLA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.73 (near median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: €405.29 vs. price of €280.20 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.5% below the Capital Markets median (#270 of 605)

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


LPL Financial Holdings Business Description

Address 4707 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
LPL Financial is the largest US independent broker-dealer, with more than 32,000 financial advisors affiliated with its platform and roughly 11 million customer accounts at the end of 2025. The firm earns the bulk of its profit from interest income earned on client cash balances and from advisory fees and commissions tied to the $2.4 trillion in assets under management or advisory on its platform at year-end 2025. LPL specializes in providing turnkey wealth management services for affiliated independent advisors, but maintains a diverse array of affiliation modalities, running the gamut from more traditional employee models to a pure RIA custody approach. It earns tuck-in revenue from recordkeeping fees and the provision of software tools and services to its advisor base.
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