RGCO (RGC Resources) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.04 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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RGCO RGC Resources Inc RGCO
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Price $21.87
GF Value $24.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RGC Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

RGC Resources RGCO +0.80% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates RGCO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Regulated companies, RGC Resources ranks worse than 64.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), RGC Resources's current share price is $21.87. RGC Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.73. RGC Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.04.

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

RGCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 2.2   Max: 3.02
Current: 2.03

During the past years, RGC Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 2.20.

RGCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
64.16% of 438 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.385 vs RGCO: 2.03

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.

RGC Resources's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.642. 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 $10.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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RGC Resources  (NAS:RGCO) 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.


RGC Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


RGC Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RGC Resources'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.

RGC Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

RGC Resources Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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RGC Resources 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 2.14 2.14 2.04 2.07 2.23

RGCO vs OPAL, ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, RGC Resources'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.


RGC Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, RGC Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RGC Resources 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.

RGC Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=21.87/10.73
=2.04

* 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.

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

For example, RGC Resources'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)
=1.642/333.9520*333.9520
=1.642

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

RGC Resources Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.388 241.428 1.920
201612 2.606 241.432 3.605
201703 3.023 243.801 4.141
201706 1.572 244.955 2.143
201709 1.395 246.819 1.887
201712 2.571 246.524 3.483
201803 3.361 249.554 4.498
201806 1.481 251.989 1.963
201809 1.240 252.439 1.640
201812 2.635 251.233 3.503
201903 3.131 254.202 4.113
201906 1.444 256.143 1.883
201909 1.216 256.759 1.582
201912 2.438 256.974 3.168
202003 2.755 258.115 3.564
202006 1.357 257.797 1.758
202009 1.197 260.280 1.536
202012 2.385 260.474 3.058
202103 3.433 264.877 4.328
202106 1.698 271.696 2.087
202109 1.595 274.310 1.942
202112 2.772 278.802 3.320
202203 3.479 287.504 4.041
202206 1.761 296.311 1.985
202209 1.437 296.808 1.617
202212 3.383 296.797 3.807
202303 3.834 301.836 4.242
202306 1.374 305.109 1.504
202309 1.245 307.789 1.351
202312 2.434 306.746 2.650
202403 3.210 312.332 3.432
202406 1.418 314.175 1.507
202409 1.281 315.301 1.357
202412 2.659 315.605 2.814
202503 3.537 319.799 3.694
202506 1.672 322.561 1.731
202509 1.385 324.800 1.424
202512 2.923 324.054 3.012
202603 4.369 330.213 4.418
202606 1.642 333.952 1.642

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 2.04 mean?
RGC Resources (RGCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.04 as of Sep. 04, 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 RGC Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, RGC Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #281 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is RGC Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
RGC Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.04 is near median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 3.02. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. RGC Resources' value of 2.04 is 47.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #281 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RGC Resources has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RGC Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to OPAL and ATO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #281 out of 438 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places RGC Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. RGC Resources' value of 2.04 is 47.3% above this benchmark. Historically, RGC Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 1.39, RGC Resources 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.39, based on 438 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. RGC Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.04 is 47.3% 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 RGC Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RGC Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RGC Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGC Resources (RGCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.89, compared to a current price of $21.87 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 47.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.39. RGC Resources' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 RGC Resources (RGCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.04 as of Sep. 04, 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 RGC Resources (RGCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGC Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.87 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.89. GuruFocus considers RGC Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RGCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.04 (near median its 10-year median of 2.20)
  • GF Value™: $24.89 vs. price of $21.87 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#281 of 438)

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


RGC Resources Business Description

Address 519 Kimball Avenue North East, Roanoke, VA, USA, 24016
RGC Resources Inc is involved in the business of distribution and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within its service territory in Roanoke, Virginia, and its surrounding localities. The company also provides certain non-regulated services. The company relies on multiple interstate pipelines to transport natural gas. The company operates in three segments: Gas Utility, which is the key revenue generator; Investment in Affiliates this segment reflects the income generated through the activities of the Company's investment in MVP and Southgate projects and Parent & Other including the unregulated activities of the Company as well as certain corporate eliminations.
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