MTCH (Match Group) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.57 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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MTCH Match Group Inc MTCH
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What is Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Match Group MTCH -0.69% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates MTCH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Interactive Media companies, Match Group ranks worse than 65.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Match Group's current share price is $38.75. Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.07. Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.57.

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

MTCH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 2.91   Max: 11.05
Current: 2.57

During the past years, Match Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.05. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.91.

MTCH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.95% of 326 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.375 vs MTCH: 2.57

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.

Match Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.435. 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 $15.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Match Group  (NAS:MTCH) 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.


Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Match 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.

Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Match Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Match Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MTCH vs SNAP, ZG, BILI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Match 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.


Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Match 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=38.75/15.07
=2.57

* 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.

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

For example, Match 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)
=3.435/330.2130*330.2130
=3.435

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Match Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.343 241.018 5.950
201609 4.337 241.428 5.932
201612 4.751 241.432 6.498
201703 4.272 243.801 5.786
201706 4.244 244.955 5.721
201709 4.402 246.819 5.889
201712 5.020 246.524 6.724
201803 5.176 249.554 6.849
201806 5.396 251.989 7.071
201809 5.564 252.439 7.278
201812 -7.272 251.233 -9.558
201903 5.671 254.202 7.367
201906 2.561 256.143 3.302
201909 2.803 256.759 3.605
201912 2.435 256.974 3.129
202003 2.661 258.115 3.404
202006 2.672 257.797 3.423
202009 2.093 260.280 2.655
202012 2.130 260.474 2.700
202103 2.150 264.877 2.680
202106 2.275 271.696 2.765
202109 2.673 274.310 3.218
202112 2.995 278.802 3.547
202203 2.602 287.504 2.989
202206 2.787 296.311 3.106
202209 2.699 296.808 3.003
202212 2.713 296.797 3.018
202303 2.653 301.836 2.902
202306 2.943 305.109 3.185
202309 3.005 307.789 3.224
202312 3.006 306.746 3.236
202403 3.004 312.332 3.176
202406 3.065 314.175 3.221
202409 3.248 315.301 3.402
202412 3.157 315.605 3.303
202503 3.057 319.799 3.157
202506 3.275 322.561 3.353
202509 3.512 324.800 3.571
202512 3.457 324.054 3.523
202603 3.435 330.213 3.435

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 2.57 mean?
Match Group (MTCH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.57 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 Match Group and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 11.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #215 out of 326 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Match Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.57 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 11.05. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38. Match Group's value of 2.57 is 86.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Match Group ranks #215 out of 326 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Match Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SNAP and ZG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #215 out of 326 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Match Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38. Match Group's value of 2.57 is 86.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Match Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 11.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Match Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.38, based on 326 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. Match Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.57 is 86.9% 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 Match Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Match Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Match Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group (MTCH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.96, compared to a current price of $38.75 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 86.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.38. Match Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Match Group (MTCH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57 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 Match Group (MTCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.75 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.96. GuruFocus considers Match Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTCH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.57 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.91)
  • GF Value™: $37.96 vs. price of $38.75 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.9% above the Interactive Media median (#215 of 326)

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


Match Group Business Description

Address 8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75231
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
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