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Red VioletRDVT -0.42%68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 18.87 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 12.34. GuruFocus rates RDVT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,592 Software companies, Red Violet ranks worse than 96.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RDVT'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.99 Med: 12.34 Max: 19.01
Current: 19.01
During the past 10 years, Red Violet's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 19.01. The lowest was 9.99. And the median was 12.34.
RDVT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 96.61% of 1592
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs RDVT: 19.01
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.
Red Violet's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $6.268. 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 $3.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Red Violet (NAS:RDVT) 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.
Red Violet Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Red Violet Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Red Violet'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.
RDVT vs GTM, MITK, IBTA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Red Violet'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.
Red Violet Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Red Violet 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.
Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 18.87 mean?
Red Violet (RDVT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 18.87 as of Jul. 21, 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 Red Violet and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 12.34. Over the past decade, Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 9.99 to 19.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Red Violet ranks #1538 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Red Violet's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 18.87 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 12.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.99 to a high of 19.01. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Red Violet's value of 18.87 is 1047.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Red Violet ranks #1538 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Red Violet has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Red Violet's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GTM and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Red Violet ranks #1538 out of 1592 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Red Violet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Red Violet's value of 18.87 is 1047.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Red Violet's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 9.99 to 19.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.34 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Red Violet 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, based on 1,592 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. Red Violet's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 18.87 is 1047.1% 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 Red Violet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Red Violet's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 18.87, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 12.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Red Violet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Violet (RDVT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.88, compared to a current price of $66.25 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 18.87, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 12.34 and 1047.1% above the Software industry median of 1.65. Red Violet's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Red Violet (RDVT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 18.87 as of Jul. 21, 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 Red Violet (RDVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Violet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $66.25 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.88.
GuruFocus considers Red Violet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RDVT:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 18.87 (53% above median its 10-year median of 12.34)
GF Value™: $41.88 vs. price of $66.25 (58.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1047.1% above the Software median (#1538 of 1592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RDVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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