PBI (Pitney Bowes) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.94 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 176% Above Median

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PBI Pitney Bowes Inc PBI
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What is Pitney Bowes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Pitney Bowes PBI +2.36% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.94 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates PBI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Transportation companies, Pitney Bowes ranks worse than 50.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Pitney Bowes's current share price is $18.19. Pitney Bowes's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.27. Pitney Bowes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.94.

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

PBI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.95
Current: 0.92

During the past years, Pitney Bowes's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.95. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.34.

PBI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
50.59% of 757 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs PBI: 0.92

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.

Pitney Bowes's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.231. 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 $19.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pitney Bowes  (NYSE:PBI) 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.


Pitney Bowes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Pitney Bowes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pitney Bowes'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.

Pitney Bowes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Pitney Bowes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.18 0.21 0.36 0.55

Pitney Bowes 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 0.45 0.55 0.58 0.55 0.57

PBI vs HUBG, CYRX, FWRD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pitney Bowes'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.


Pitney Bowes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pitney Bowes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pitney Bowes 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.

Pitney Bowes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.19/19.27
=0.94

* 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.

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

For example, Pitney Bowes'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)
=3.231/330.2130*330.2130
=3.231

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pitney Bowes Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.438 241.018 6.080
201609 4.494 241.428 6.147
201612 2.468 241.432 3.376
201703 4.477 243.801 6.064
201706 3.898 244.955 5.255
201709 3.905 246.819 5.224
201712 3.068 246.524 4.110
201803 4.765 249.554 6.305
201806 4.600 251.989 6.028
201809 4.035 252.439 5.278
201812 4.538 251.233 5.965
201903 4.275 254.202 5.553
201906 4.423 256.143 5.702
201909 4.615 256.759 5.935
201912 4.819 256.974 6.192
202003 4.659 258.115 5.960
202006 4.884 257.797 6.256
202009 5.105 260.280 6.477
202012 5.982 260.474 7.584
202103 5.295 264.877 6.601
202106 5.024 271.696 6.106
202109 4.880 274.310 5.875
202112 5.478 278.802 6.488
202203 5.207 287.504 5.981
202206 4.925 296.311 5.488
202209 4.695 296.808 5.223
202212 -0.829 296.797 -0.922
202303 4.779 301.836 5.228
202306 4.419 305.109 4.783
202309 2.789 307.789 2.992
202312 2.986 306.746 3.214
202403 2.872 312.332 3.036
202406 2.741 314.175 2.881
202409 2.717 315.301 2.845
202412 2.824 315.605 2.955
202503 2.670 319.799 2.757
202506 2.552 322.561 2.613
202509 2.698 324.800 2.743
202512 3.042 324.054 3.100
202603 3.231 330.213 3.231

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 0.94 mean?
Pitney Bowes (PBI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.94 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pitney Bowes and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Pitney Bowes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #383 out of 757 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Pitney Bowes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Pitney Bowes' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.94 is 176% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.95. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Pitney Bowes' value of 0.94 is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #383 out of 757 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pitney Bowes has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pitney Bowes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HUBG and CYRX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pitney Bowes ranks #383 out of 757 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Pitney Bowes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Pitney Bowes' value of 0.94 is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pitney Bowes' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Pitney Bowes 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 757 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. Pitney Bowes's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.94 is 4.4% 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 Pitney Bowes and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pitney Bowes's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.94, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pitney Bowes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pitney Bowes (PBI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.62, compared to a current price of $18.19 — trading 138.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.94, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 4.4% above the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Pitney Bowes' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Pitney Bowes (PBI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.94 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pitney Bowes (PBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pitney Bowes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.19 is trading 138.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.62. GuruFocus considers Pitney Bowes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.94 (176% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $7.62 vs. price of $18.19 (138.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% above the Transportation median (#383 of 757)

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


Pitney Bowes Business Description

Other Exchanges PBW:GermanyPBI:Argentina
Address 27 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT, USA, 06484
Pitney Bowes Inc is a technology-driven company that provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients around the globe. The company's reportable segments are SendTech Solutions and Presort Services. SendTech Solutions includes the revenue and related expenses from physical and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats. Presort Services includes the revenue and related expenses from sortation services to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter for postal work sharing discounts. It derives maximum revenue from SendTech Solutions.
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