PJT (PJT Partners) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.84 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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What is PJT Partners Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PJT Partners PJT +1.75% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.84 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates PJT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $172.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Capital Markets companies, PJT Partners ranks worse than 52.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), PJT Partners's current share price is $167.585. PJT Partners's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $43.66. PJT Partners's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.84.

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

PJT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03   Med: 3.56   Max: 4.59
Current: 3.77

During the past years, PJT Partners's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.59. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 3.56.

PJT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
52.07% of 603 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.25 vs PJT: 3.77

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.

PJT Partners's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.662. 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 $43.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PJT Partners  (NYSE:PJT) 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.


PJT Partners Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PJT Partners Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PJT Partners'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.

PJT Partners Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PJT Partners Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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PJT Partners 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 3.44 4.04 4.27 3.91 3.20

PJT vs LAZ, MKTX, MIAX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, PJT Partners'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.


PJT Partners Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, PJT Partners's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PJT Partners 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.

PJT Partners's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=167.585/43.66
=3.84

* 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.

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

For example, PJT Partners'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)
=9.662/330.2130*330.2130
=9.662

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

PJT Partners Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.970 241.018 6.809
201609 6.740 241.428 9.219
201612 9.637 241.432 13.181
201703 6.532 243.801 8.847
201706 5.901 244.955 7.955
201709 4.221 246.819 5.647
201712 10.278 246.524 13.767
201803 6.842 249.554 9.053
201806 6.306 251.989 8.264
201809 6.588 252.439 8.618
201812 7.765 251.233 10.206
201903 5.398 254.202 7.012
201906 7.214 256.143 9.300
201909 7.550 256.759 9.710
201912 10.775 256.974 13.846
202003 8.314 258.115 10.636
202006 9.660 257.797 12.374
202009 12.504 260.280 15.864
202012 13.520 260.474 17.140
202103 4.823 264.877 6.013
202106 9.827 271.696 11.944
202109 9.515 274.310 11.454
202112 12.882 278.802 15.257
202203 9.277 287.504 10.655
202206 8.824 296.311 9.834
202209 10.034 296.808 11.163
202212 10.378 296.797 11.546
202303 7.429 301.836 8.127
202306 13.150 305.109 14.232
202309 10.447 307.789 11.208
202312 12.955 306.746 13.946
202403 11.693 312.332 12.362
202406 8.358 314.175 8.785
202409 7.310 315.301 7.656
202412 10.624 315.605 11.116
202503 7.299 319.799 7.537
202506 9.367 322.561 9.589
202509 15.615 324.800 15.875
202512 20.757 324.054 21.152
202603 9.662 330.213 9.662

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 3.84 mean?
PJT Partners (PJT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.84 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 PJT Partners and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.56. Over the past decade, PJT Partners' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.03 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #314 out of 603 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is PJT Partners' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PJT Partners' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.84 is near median its 10-year median of 3.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 4.59. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.25. PJT Partners' value of 3.84 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #314 out of 603 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PJT Partners has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PJT Partners' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LAZ and MKTX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #314 out of 603 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PJT Partners in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.25. PJT Partners' value of 3.84 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, PJT Partners' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.03 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 3.25, PJT Partners 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.25, based on 603 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. PJT Partners's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.84 is 18.2% 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 PJT Partners and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PJT Partners's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PJT Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners (PJT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $172.68, compared to a current price of $167.59 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 18.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.25. PJT Partners' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 PJT Partners (PJT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.84 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 PJT Partners (PJT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $167.59 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $172.68. GuruFocus considers PJT Partners to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PJT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.84 (near median its 10-year median of 3.56)
  • GF Value™: $172.68 vs. price of $167.59 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.2% above the Capital Markets median (#314 of 603)

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


PJT Partners Business Description

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Address 280 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10017
PJT Partners Inc is an advisory-focused investment bank that offers a portfolio of advisory services designed to help its clients achieve their strategic objectives. The company delivers a range of strategic advisory, capital markets advisory, restructuring and special situations, and shareholder advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments around the world. It also provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit. The company generates its revenue from advisory fees, placement services, and others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and other markets.
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