Vector (NZSE:VCT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.62 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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NZSE:VCT Vector Ltd NZSE:VCT
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Price NZ$5.03
GF Value NZ$4.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vector Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Vector NZSE:VCT +0.60% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates NZSE:VCT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Vector ranks worse than 84.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Vector's current share price is NZ$5.03. Vector's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was NZ$1.39. Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.62.

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

NZSE:VCT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41   Med: 2.83   Max: 3.69
Current: 3.61

During the past 13 years, Vector's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.69. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 2.83.

NZSE:VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.58% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs NZSE:VCT: 3.61

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.

Vector's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was NZ$1.039. 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$1.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Vector  (NZSE:VCT) 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.


Vector Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Vector Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vector'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.

Vector Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Vector Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.07 3.00 2.82 2.63 3.14

Vector Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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NZSE:VCT vs SRE, AES: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Vector'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.


Vector Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vector 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.03/1.39
=3.62

* 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.

Vector's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Vector's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=1.039/133.5131*133.5131
=1.039

Current CPI (Jun25) = 133.5131.

Vector Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.097 100.480 1.458
201706 1.165 102.231 1.521
201806 1.241 103.764 1.597
201906 1.230 105.502 1.557
202006 1.219 107.035 1.521
202106 1.200 110.614 1.448
202206 1.265 118.690 1.423
202306 1.129 125.846 1.198
202406 1.075 130.037 1.104
202506 1.039 133.513 1.039

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 3.62 mean?
Vector (NZSE:VCT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vector and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.83. Over the past decade, Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Vector ranks #373 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Vector's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 3.69. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Vector's value of 3.62 is 151.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vector ranks #373 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vector has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Vector ranks #373 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Vector in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Vector's value of 3.62 is 151.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vector's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Vector 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 441 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. Vector's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 is 151.4% 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 Vector and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vector's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vector stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector (NZSE:VCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.17, compared to a current price of NZ$5.03 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 151.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. Vector's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Vector (NZSE:VCT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vector (NZSE:VCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$5.03 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.17. GuruFocus considers Vector to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:VCT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.62 (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.83)
  • GF Value™: NZ$4.17 vs. price of NZ$5.03 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 151.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#373 of 441)

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


Vector Business Description

Other Exchanges VQA:Germany
Address 101 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1023
Vector Ltd is a New Zealand infrastructure company. The company's operating segment includes Electricity Distribution; and Gas Distribution. It generates maximum revenue from the Electricity Distribution segment. The Auckland electricity distribution services segment includes Auckland electricity distribution services. Gas Trading includes Auckland Gas distribution services.
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