NZX (NZSE:NZX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.44 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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Price NZ$1.51
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What is NZX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

NZX NZSE:NZX -1.31% 98 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates NZSE:NZX with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 580 Capital Markets companies, NZX ranks worse than 57.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), NZX's current share price is NZ$1.51. NZX's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was NZ$0.34. NZX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.44.

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

NZSE:NZX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.03   Med: 4.57   Max: 8.12
Current: 4.48

During the past 13 years, NZX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.12. The lowest was 3.03. And the median was 4.57.

NZSE:NZX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.41% of 580 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.635 vs NZSE:NZX: 4.48

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.

NZX's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was NZ$0.364. 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 NZ$0.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec24.

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NZX  (NZSE:NZX) 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.


NZX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


NZX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NZX'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.

NZX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

NZX Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.28 6.17 3.86 3.30 4.28

NZX Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.00 4.28 0.00 4.40 0.00

NZSE:NZX vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, NZX'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.


NZX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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NZX 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.51/0.34
=4.44

* 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.

NZX's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 is calculated as:

For example, NZX's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec24 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec24)
=0.364/131.5707*131.5707
=0.364

Current CPI (Dec24) = 131.5707.

NZX Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 0.271 99.896 0.357
201612 0.284 101.230 0.369
201712 0.276 102.844 0.353
201812 0.246 104.786 0.309
201912 0.247 106.729 0.304
202012 0.277 108.262 0.337
202112 0.305 114.703 0.350
202212 0.304 122.983 0.325
202312 0.337 128.708 0.344
202412 0.364 131.571 0.364

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 4.44 mean?
NZX (NZSE:NZX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44 as of Aug. 25, 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 NZX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, NZX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.03 to 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, NZX ranks #333 out of 580 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is NZX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
NZX's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44 is near median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 8.12. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.64. NZX's value of 4.44 is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NZX ranks #333 out of 580 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NZX has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NZX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, NZX ranks #333 out of 580 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places NZX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.64. NZX's value of 4.44 is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NZX's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.03 to 8.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 3.64, NZX 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.64, based on 580 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. NZX's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44 is 22.1% 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 NZX and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NZX's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NZX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZX (NZSE:NZX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.68, compared to a current price of NZ$1.51 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 22.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.64. NZX's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 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 NZX (NZSE:NZX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44 as of Aug. 25, 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 NZX (NZSE:NZX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$1.51 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.68. GuruFocus considers NZX to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:NZX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.44 (near median its 10-year median of 4.57)
  • GF Value™: NZ$1.68 vs. price of NZ$1.51 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.1% above the Capital Markets median (#333 of 580)

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


NZX Business Description

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Address 11 Cable Street, Level 2, NZX Centre, PO Box 2959, Wellington, NZL, 6011
NZX Ltd operates New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets. To support the growth of its markets, it provides trading, clearing, settlement, depository, and information services for its customers. The company also owns Smart, New Zealand issuer of listed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs); KiwiSaver, investment, superannuation and insurance provider SuperLife; and diversified fund manager QuayStreet Asset Management. Its segments include Markets, Funds Management (Smart), Wealth Technologies, and Corporate. It derives majority of the revenue from Markets segment which includes Capital Markets Origination, Secondary Markets, and Information Services.
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