OSPN (OneSpan) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.31 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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OSPN OneSpan Inc OSPN
67 GF Score
Price $15.47
GF Value $13.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

OneSpan OSPN -0.51% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates OSPN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, OneSpan ranks worse than 58.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), OneSpan's current share price is $15.47. OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.71. OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.31.

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

OSPN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 2.89   Max: 5.92
Current: 2.32

During the past years, OneSpan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.92. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 2.89.

OSPN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
58.55% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs OSPN: 2.32

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.

OneSpan's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.732. 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 $6.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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OneSpan  (NAS:OSPN) 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.


OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OneSpan'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.

OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

OneSpan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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OneSpan 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 2.30 2.52 2.40 1.95 1.57

OSPN vs RPD, OWLS, AIOT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, OneSpan'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.


OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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OneSpan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=15.47/6.71
=2.31

* 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.

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

For example, OneSpan'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)
=1.732/330.2130*330.2130
=1.732

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

OneSpan Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.365 241.018 1.870
201609 1.096 241.428 1.499
201612 1.197 241.432 1.637
201703 1.055 243.801 1.429
201706 1.147 244.955 1.546
201709 1.284 246.819 1.718
201712 1.368 246.524 1.832
201803 1.134 249.554 1.501
201806 1.242 251.989 1.628
201809 1.315 252.439 1.720
201812 1.580 251.233 2.077
201903 1.189 254.202 1.545
201906 1.403 256.143 1.809
201909 1.986 256.759 2.554
201912 1.752 256.974 2.251
202003 1.397 258.115 1.787
202006 1.373 257.797 1.759
202009 1.285 260.280 1.630
202012 1.324 260.474 1.678
202103 1.270 264.877 1.583
202106 1.317 271.696 1.601
202109 1.319 274.310 1.588
202112 1.502 278.802 1.779
202203 1.322 287.504 1.518
202206 1.315 296.311 1.465
202209 1.439 296.808 1.601
202212 1.375 296.797 1.530
202303 1.438 301.836 1.573
202306 1.380 305.109 1.494
202309 1.454 307.789 1.560
202312 1.606 306.746 1.729
202403 1.686 312.332 1.783
202406 1.562 314.175 1.642
202409 1.425 315.301 1.492
202412 1.539 315.605 1.610
202503 1.624 319.799 1.677
202506 1.534 322.561 1.570
202509 1.472 324.800 1.497
202512 1.614 324.054 1.645
202603 1.732 330.213 1.732

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 2.31 mean?
OneSpan (OSPN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.31 as of Jul. 17, 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 OneSpan and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #931 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
OneSpan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.31 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 5.92. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. OneSpan's value of 2.31 is 38.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #931 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OneSpan has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RPD and OWLS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #931 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places OneSpan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. OneSpan's value of 2.31 is 38.7% above this benchmark. Historically, OneSpan's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.67, OneSpan 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,590 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. OneSpan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.31 is 38.7% 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 OneSpan and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OneSpan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OneSpan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneSpan (OSPN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $15.47 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 38.7% above the Software industry median of 1.67. OneSpan's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 OneSpan (OSPN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31 as of Jul. 17, 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 OneSpan (OSPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneSpan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.47 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82. GuruFocus considers OneSpan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSPN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.31 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.89)
  • GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $15.47 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.7% above the Software median (#931 of 1590)

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


OneSpan Business Description

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OneSpan Inc is a provider of information technology security solutions for banking and financial services and application security markets. The company build secure, seamless, and trusted digital experiences through two solution portfolios: Cybersecurity solutions engaged in protecting identities, securing mobile apps, and safeguarding access through high-assurance authentication, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, and robust mobile app protection, defending users, devices, and applications against sophisticated attacks, while Digital agreement solutions focuses on streamlining workflows with secure e-signatures, identity verification, and smart digital forms, built to enable speed, compliance and other customer experiences.
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