ABB (OSTO:ABB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.66 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 189% Above Median

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Price kr950.40
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What is ABB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

ABB OSTO:ABB -0.46% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ABB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr609.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,299 Industrial Products companies, ABB ranks worse than 84.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), ABB's current share price is kr950.40. ABB's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr167.85. ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.66.

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

OSTO:ABB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 1.96   Max: 6.23
Current: 5.71

During the past years, ABB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.23. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.96.

OSTO:ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.69% of 2299 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs OSTO:ABB: 5.71

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.

ABB's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr49.593. 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 kr167.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ABB  (OSTO:ABB) 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.


ABB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


ABB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABB'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.

ABB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

ABB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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ABB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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OSTO:ABB vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ABB'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.


ABB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ABB 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=950.40/167.85
=5.66

* 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.

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

For example, ABB's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=49.593/108.5400*108.5400
=49.593

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 108.5400.

ABB Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 32.924 99.604 35.878
201612 0.405 99.380 0.442
201703 32.596 100.040 35.366
201706 34.106 100.285 36.913
201709 32.622 100.254 35.318
201712 0.640 100.213 0.693
201803 24.745 100.836 26.636
201806 27.708 101.435 29.649
201809 29.666 101.246 31.803
201812 31.264 100.906 33.629
201903 29.817 101.571 31.863
201906 31.646 102.044 33.661
201909 31.340 101.396 33.548
201912 31.183 101.063 33.490
202003 28.619 101.048 30.741
202006 26.812 100.743 28.887
202009 27.506 100.585 29.681
202012 29.002 100.241 31.403
202103 28.985 100.800 31.211
202106 30.796 101.352 32.980
202109 30.089 101.533 32.166
202112 34.529 101.776 36.824
202203 34.112 103.205 35.875
202206 37.937 104.783 39.297
202209 42.774 104.835 44.286
202212 43.190 104.666 44.789
202303 43.934 106.245 44.883
202306 46.934 106.576 47.799
202309 47.359 106.570 48.235
202312 45.568 106.461 46.458
202403 44.242 107.355 44.730
202406 46.578 107.991 46.815
202409 45.044 107.468 45.493
202412 47.582 107.128 48.209
202503 40.630 107.722 40.938
202506 43.233 108.075 43.419
202509 46.597 107.710 46.956
202512 46.146 107.200 46.723
202603 44.688 108.060 44.887
202606 49.593 108.540 49.593

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 5.66 mean?
ABB (OSTO:ABB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.66 as of Jul. 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 ABB and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #1947 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
ABB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.66 is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 6.23. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. ABB's value of 5.66 is 223.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABB ranks #1947 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #1947 out of 2299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places ABB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. ABB's value of 5.66 is 223.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ABB's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 6.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.75, ABB 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.75, based on 2,299 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. ABB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.66 is 223.4% 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 ABB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.66, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB (OSTO:ABB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr609.80, compared to a current price of kr950.40 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.66, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 223.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. ABB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 ABB (OSTO:ABB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 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 ABB (OSTO:ABB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr950.40 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr609.80. GuruFocus considers ABB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ABB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.66 (189% above median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: kr609.80 vs. price of kr950.40 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1947 of 2299)

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


ABB Business Description

Address Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, CHE, 8050
ABB supplies electrical equipment and automation products. Founded in the late 19th century, the company was created out of the merger of two old industrial companies: ASEA and BBC. Its products include electrical equipment, industrial robots, and equipment used for industrial automation, sold via approximately 19 business divisions. ABB is the number-one or number-two supplier in two-thirds of its product segments.
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