PDM (Piedmont Realty Trust) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.87 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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Price $9.69
GF Value $7.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Piedmont Realty Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Piedmont Realty Trust PDM -2.71% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 4.07. GuruFocus rates PDM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 REITs companies, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks better than 86.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Piedmont Realty Trust's current share price is $9.69. Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.18. Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.87.

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

PDM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 4.07   Max: 7.03
Current: 1.87

During the past years, Piedmont Realty Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.03. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 4.07.

PDM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.97% of 545 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.88 vs PDM: 1.87

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.

Piedmont Realty Trust's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.152. 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 $5.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Piedmont Realty Trust  (NYSE:PDM) 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.


Piedmont Realty Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Piedmont Realty Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Piedmont Realty Trust'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.

Piedmont Realty Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Piedmont Realty Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Piedmont Realty Trust Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 1.44 1.77 1.65 1.28 1.77

PDM vs DEA, ESBA, HPP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Piedmont Realty Trust'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.


Piedmont Realty Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Piedmont Realty Trust 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.

Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9.69/5.18
=1.87

* 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.

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

For example, Piedmont Realty Trust'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)
=1.152/333.9520*333.9520
=1.152

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Piedmont Realty Trust Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.951 241.428 1.315
201612 0.987 241.432 1.365
201703 1.018 243.801 1.394
201706 1.020 244.955 1.391
201709 0.944 246.819 1.277
201712 0.965 246.524 1.307
201803 0.954 249.554 1.277
201806 1.004 251.989 1.331
201809 1.007 252.439 1.332
201812 1.064 251.233 1.414
201903 1.054 254.202 1.385
201906 1.033 256.143 1.347
201909 1.073 256.759 1.396
201912 1.063 256.974 1.381
202003 1.086 258.115 1.405
202006 1.064 257.797 1.378
202009 1.042 260.280 1.337
202012 1.048 260.474 1.344
202103 1.039 264.877 1.310
202106 1.044 271.696 1.283
202109 1.052 274.310 1.281
202112 1.117 278.802 1.338
202203 1.102 287.504 1.280
202206 1.102 296.311 1.242
202209 1.165 296.808 1.311
202212 1.193 296.797 1.342
202303 1.152 301.836 1.275
202306 1.157 305.109 1.266
202309 1.188 307.789 1.289
202312 1.175 306.746 1.279
202403 1.168 312.332 1.249
202406 1.156 314.175 1.229
202409 1.123 315.301 1.189
202412 1.155 315.605 1.222
202503 1.148 319.799 1.199
202506 1.127 322.561 1.167
202509 1.118 324.800 1.150
202512 1.147 324.054 1.182
202603 1.148 330.213 1.161
202606 1.152 333.952 1.152

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 1.87 mean?
Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.87 as of Aug. 03, 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 Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 4.07. Over the past decade, Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 7.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #71 out of 545 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Piedmont Realty Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.87 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 7.03. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.88. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 1.87 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #71 out of 545 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Piedmont Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piedmont Realty Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DEA and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #71 out of 545 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Piedmont Realty Trust in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.88. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 1.87 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Piedmont Realty Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 7.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.07 vs. the industry median of 5.88, Piedmont Realty Trust has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among REITs companies is 5.88, based on 545 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. Piedmont Realty Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.87 is 68.2% below 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 Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piedmont Realty Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 4.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.56, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.07 and 68.2% below the REITs industry median of 5.88. Piedmont Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 03, 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.56. GuruFocus considers Piedmont Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PDM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.87 (54% below median its 10-year median of 4.07)
  • GF Value™: $7.56 vs. price of $9.69 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.2% below the REITs median (#71 of 545)

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


Piedmont Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30342
Piedmont Realty Trust Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that enhance each client's workplace experience.
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