PFSI (PennyMac Financial Services) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.60 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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What is PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PennyMac Financial Services PFSI +0.51% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates PFSI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $145.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, PennyMac Financial Services ranks better than 82.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), PennyMac Financial Services's current share price is $77.41. PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $48.30. PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.60.

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

PFSI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 2.66   Max: 3.62
Current: 1.59

During the past years, PennyMac Financial Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.62. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 2.66.

PFSI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
82.9% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs PFSI: 1.59

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.

PennyMac Financial Services's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $18.257. 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 $48.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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PennyMac Financial Services  (NYSE:PFSI) 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.


PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PennyMac Financial Services'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.

PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PennyMac Financial Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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PennyMac Financial Services 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 2.56 3.06 2.99 1.88 1.80

PFSI vs FMCC, WD, FNMA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, PennyMac Financial Services'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.


PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PennyMac Financial Services 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.

PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=77.41/48.30
=1.60

* 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.

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

For example, PennyMac Financial Services'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)
=18.257/333.9520*333.9520
=18.257

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

PennyMac Financial Services Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.177 241.428 5.778
201612 3.836 241.432 5.306
201703 3.033 243.801 4.155
201706 3.073 244.955 4.189
201709 3.738 246.819 5.058
201712 13.380 246.524 18.125
201803 3.458 249.554 4.627
201806 3.512 251.989 4.654
201809 3.670 252.439 4.855
201812 3.823 251.233 5.082
201903 3.595 254.202 4.723
201906 4.486 256.143 5.849
201909 11.216 256.759 14.588
201912 -5.841 256.974 -7.591
202003 9.562 258.115 12.371
202006 10.871 257.797 14.082
202009 17.173 260.280 22.034
202012 -3.146 260.474 -4.033
202103 14.388 264.877 18.140
202106 12.169 271.696 14.957
202109 13.364 274.310 16.270
202112 12.687 278.802 15.197
202203 8.826 287.504 10.252
202206 8.311 296.311 9.367
202209 10.176 296.808 11.449
202212 8.375 296.797 9.423
202303 12.578 301.836 13.916
202306 10.912 305.109 11.944
202309 10.601 307.789 11.502
202312 21.579 306.746 23.493
202403 9.416 312.332 10.068
202406 13.445 314.175 14.291
202409 11.765 315.301 12.461
202412 21.112 315.605 22.339
202503 19.949 319.799 20.832
202506 17.369 322.561 17.982
202509 16.385 324.800 16.847
202512 40.758 324.054 42.003
202603 17.949 330.213 18.152
202606 18.257 333.952 18.257

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 1.60 mean?
PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60 as of Aug. 07, 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 PennyMac Financial Services and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, PennyMac Financial Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #222 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is PennyMac Financial Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PennyMac Financial Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 3.62. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. PennyMac Financial Services' value of 1.60 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #222 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PennyMac Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PennyMac Financial Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FMCC and WD?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #222 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PennyMac Financial Services in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. PennyMac Financial Services' value of 1.60 is 53.2% below this benchmark. Historically, PennyMac Financial Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 3.42, PennyMac Financial Services 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.42, based on 1,298 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. PennyMac Financial Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.60 is 53.2% 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 PennyMac Financial Services and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PennyMac Financial Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PennyMac Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $145.56, compared to a current price of $77.41 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 53.2% below the Banks industry median of 3.42. PennyMac Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 07, 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 PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennyMac Financial Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $77.41 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $145.56. GuruFocus considers PennyMac Financial Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PFSI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.60 (40% below median its 10-year median of 2.66)
  • GF Value™: $145.56 vs. price of $77.41 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.2% below the Banks median (#222 of 1298)

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


PennyMac Financial Services Business Description

Address 3043 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA, USA, 91361
PennyMac Financial Services Inc is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform mainly focused on the production and servicing of U.S. residential mortgage loans. The firm is also engaged in managing investments related to the U.S. mortgage market and provides products and services that leverage technologies to support customers. The company operates through two reportable operating segments: production and servicing. The production segment performs loan origination, acquisition, and sale activities, while the servicing segment performs servicing and subservicing of loans, early buyout transactions, and servicing of loans sourced and managed for PMT. The majority of revenue comes from the production segment.
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