RGT (Royce Global Value Trust) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.89 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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Price $15.00
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What is Royce Global Value Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Royce Global Value Trust RGT -1.18% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates RGT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Asset Management companies, Royce Global Value Trust ranks better than 83.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Royce Global Value Trust's current share price is $15.001. Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $7.94. Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RGT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 1.82   Max: 1.96
Current: 1.91

During the past 10 years, Royce Global Value Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.96. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 1.82.

RGT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
83.51% of 922 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.935 vs RGT: 1.91

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.

Royce Global Value Trust's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $13.513. 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 $7.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Royce Global Value Trust  (NYSE:RGT) 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.


Royce Global Value Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Royce Global Value Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royce Global Value Trust'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.

Royce Global Value Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Royce Global Value Trust Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Royce Global Value Trust Semi-Annual Data
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RGT vs ERH, PGP, PFX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Royce Global Value Trust'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.


Royce Global Value Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Royce Global Value Trust 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.

Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=15.001/7.94
=1.89

* 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.

Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Royce Global Value Trust's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=13.513/324.0540*324.0540
=13.513

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Royce Global Value Trust Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 -0.277 236.525 -0.380
201712 3.024 246.524 3.975
201812 -1.965 251.233 -2.535
201912 3.288 256.974 4.146
202012 4.463 260.474 5.552
202112 2.248 278.802 2.613
202212 -3.816 296.797 -4.166
202312 52.193 306.746 55.138
202412 1.551 315.605 1.593
202512 13.513 324.054 13.513

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 1.89 mean?
Royce Global Value Trust (RGT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.89 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 Royce Global Value Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Royce Global Value Trust ranks #152 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Royce Global Value Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.89 is near median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 1.96. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.94. Royce Global Value Trust's value of 1.89 is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royce Global Value Trust ranks #152 out of 922 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Royce Global Value Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royce Global Value Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ERH and PGP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Royce Global Value Trust ranks #152 out of 922 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Royce Global Value Trust in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.94. Royce Global Value Trust's value of 1.89 is 76.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Royce Global Value Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Royce Global Value Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.94, based on 922 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. Royce Global Value Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.89 is 76.2% 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 Royce Global Value Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royce Global Value Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royce Global Value Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Global Value Trust (RGT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.39, compared to a current price of $15.00 — trading 88.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 76.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.94. Royce Global Value Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Royce Global Value Trust (RGT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89 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 Royce Global Value Trust (RGT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Global Value Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.00 is trading 88.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.39. GuruFocus considers Royce Global Value Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RGT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.89 (near median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: $133.39 vs. price of $15.00 (88.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.2% below the Asset Management median (#152 of 922)

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


Royce Global Value Trust Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Royce Global Value Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund spreads its investments across diversified sectors such as information technology, consumer discretionary, health care, materials, consumer staples and energy. Geographically, it has presence in the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Canada, France, Hong Kong and Germany.
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