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National CineMediaNCMI -1.47%68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.10 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates NCMI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Media - Diversified companies, National CineMedia ranks better than 92.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NCMI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.87
Current: 0.1
During the past years, National CineMedia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.40.
NCMI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 92.58% of 728
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.775
vs NCMI: 0.10
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.
National CineMedia's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.365. 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 $38.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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National CineMedia (NAS:NCMI) 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.
National CineMedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
National CineMedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
NCMI vs ADV, NEXN, TSQ: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
National CineMedia 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.
National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.10 mean?
National CineMedia (NCMI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.10 as of Aug. 07, 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #54 out of 728 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National CineMedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.10 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.87. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. National CineMedia's value of 0.10 is 87.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #54 out of 728 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ADV and NEXN?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #54 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places National CineMedia in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. National CineMedia's value of 0.10 is 87.1% below this benchmark. Historically, National CineMedia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.78, National CineMedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 728 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. National CineMedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.10 is 87.1% 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National CineMedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.10, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia (NCMI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.50, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.10, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 87.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 National CineMedia (NCMI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.10 as of Aug. 07, 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 National CineMedia (NCMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.50.
GuruFocus considers National CineMedia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NCMI:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.10 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $4.50 vs. price of $4.03 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#54 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NCMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
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