QEPC (Q.E.P. Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.44 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 83% Above Median

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QEPC Q.E.P. Co Inc QEPC
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Price $53.00
GF Value $36.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Q.E.P. Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Q.E.P. Co QEPC 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates QEPC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,278 Industrial Products companies, Q.E.P. Co ranks better than 84.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Q.E.P. Co's current share price is $53.00. Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $120.54. Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

QEPC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.43

During the past years, Q.E.P. Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.46. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.24.

QEPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
84.46% of 2278 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs QEPC: 0.43

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.

Q.E.P. Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $19.959. 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 $120.54 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Q.E.P. Co  (OTCPK:QEPC) 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.


Q.E.P. Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Q.E.P. Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Q.E.P. Co'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.

Q.E.P. Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Q.E.P. Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Q.E.P. Co Quarterly Data
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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 0.33 0.31 0.30 0.33 0.40

QEPC vs EML, CVR, SNA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Q.E.P. Co'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.


Q.E.P. Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Q.E.P. Co 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.

Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=53.00/120.54
=0.44

* 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.

Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Q.E.P. Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=19.959/335.1230*335.1230
=19.959

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Q.E.P. Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 23.720 240.849 33.005
201611 23.154 241.353 32.150
201702 21.270 243.603 29.261
201705 24.342 244.733 33.333
201708 25.088 245.519 34.244
201711 24.062 246.669 32.690
201802 22.500 248.991 30.283
201805 26.185 251.588 34.879
201808 27.576 252.146 36.651
201811 30.282 252.038 40.265
201902 29.599 252.776 39.241
201905 30.923 256.092 40.466
201908 30.070 256.558 39.278
201911 29.104 257.208 37.920
202002 27.952 258.678 36.212
202005 25.792 256.394 33.712
202008 30.881 259.918 39.816
202011 29.596 260.229 38.114
202102 29.728 263.014 37.878
202105 34.191 269.195 42.565
202108 33.731 273.567 41.321
202111 33.475 277.948 40.361
202202 31.747 283.716 37.499
202205 34.940 292.296 40.059
202208 34.607 296.171 39.158
202211 22.310 297.711 25.114
202302 3.763 300.840 4.192
202305 19.695 304.127 21.702
202308 19.118 307.026 20.868
202311 17.970 307.051 19.613
202402 18.437 310.326 19.910
202405 19.053 314.069 20.330
202408 19.073 314.796 20.305
202411 18.639 315.493 19.799
202502 17.340 319.082 18.212
202505 18.891 321.465 19.694
202508 17.715 323.976 18.325
202511 18.359 324.122 18.982
202602 17.612 326.785 18.061
202605 19.959 335.123 19.959

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 0.44 mean?
Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44 as of Sep. 09, 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 Q.E.P. Co and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #354 out of 2278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Q.E.P. Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.46. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81. Q.E.P. Co's value of 0.44 is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #354 out of 2278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Q.E.P. Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q.E.P. Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EML and CVR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #354 out of 2278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Q.E.P. Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81. Q.E.P. Co's value of 0.44 is 75.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Q.E.P. Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Q.E.P. Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.81, based on 2,278 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. Q.E.P. Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44 is 75.7% 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 Q.E.P. Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q.E.P. Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q.E.P. Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.42, compared to a current price of $53.00 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 75.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.81. Q.E.P. Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Q.E.P. Co (QEPC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44 as of Sep. 09, 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 Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.E.P. Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $53.00 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.42. GuruFocus considers Q.E.P. Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QEPC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.44 (83% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $36.42 vs. price of $53.00 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.7% below the Industrial Products median (#354 of 2278)

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


Q.E.P. Co Business Description

Address 1001 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite A, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 33487
Q.E.P. Co Inc Q.E.P. Co., Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of flooring installation solutions for commercial and home improvement projects. QEP offers a comprehensive line of specialty installation tools, adhesives, and underlayment. The company sells its products throughout the world to home improvement retail centers and professional specialty distributors, under brand names including QEP, LASH, ROBERTS, Capitol, Brutus, Premix-Marbletite (PMM), and Homelux.
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