SCM (Stellus Capital Investment) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.33 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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SCM Stellus Capital Investment Corp SCM
46 GF Score
Price $8.65
GF Value $12.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Stellus Capital Investment SCM -0.12% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.33 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates SCM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 914 Asset Management companies, Stellus Capital Investment ranks better than 70.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Stellus Capital Investment's current share price is $8.65. Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.00. Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.33.

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

SCM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.51   Med: 7.27   Max: 8.59
Current: 4.32

During the past years, Stellus Capital Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.59. The lowest was 3.51. And the median was 7.27.

SCM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
70.35% of 914 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs SCM: 4.32

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.

Stellus Capital Investment's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.618. 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 $2.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Stellus Capital Investment  (NYSE:SCM) 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.


Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stellus Capital Investment'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.

Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Stellus Capital Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 7.13 7.12 7.17 6.43

Stellus Capital Investment 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 7.34 6.72 6.43 4.64 4.20

SCM vs IDE, ETX, FT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Stellus Capital Investment'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.


Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Stellus Capital Investment 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.

Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=8.65/2.00
=4.33

* 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.

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

For example, Stellus Capital Investment'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)
=0.618/333.9520*333.9520
=0.618

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Stellus Capital Investment Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.862 241.428 1.192
201612 0.515 241.432 0.712
201703 0.567 243.801 0.777
201706 0.454 244.955 0.619
201709 0.452 246.819 0.612
201712 0.384 246.524 0.520
201803 0.539 249.554 0.721
201806 0.540 251.989 0.716
201809 0.624 252.439 0.825
201812 0.244 251.233 0.324
201903 0.686 254.202 0.901
201906 0.403 256.143 0.525
201909 0.519 256.759 0.675
201912 0.161 256.974 0.209
202003 -2.183 258.115 -2.824
202006 2.118 257.797 2.744
202009 0.471 260.280 0.604
202012 0.916 260.474 1.174
202103 0.370 264.877 0.466
202106 0.357 271.696 0.439
202109 0.796 274.310 0.969
202112 0.666 278.802 0.798
202203 0.353 287.504 0.410
202206 0.163 296.311 0.184
202209 0.287 296.808 0.323
202212 0.269 296.797 0.303
202303 0.336 301.836 0.372
202306 0.253 305.109 0.277
202309 -0.032 307.789 -0.035
202312 0.412 306.746 0.449
202403 0.621 312.332 0.664
202406 0.343 314.175 0.365
202409 0.654 315.301 0.693
202412 0.388 315.605 0.411
202503 0.207 319.799 0.216
202506 0.393 322.561 0.407
202509 0.298 324.800 0.306
202512 0.230 324.054 0.237
202603 0.142 330.213 0.144
202606 0.618 333.952 0.618

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 4.33 mean?
Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.33 as of Aug. 26, 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 Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 7.27. Over the past decade, Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.51 to 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #271 out of 914 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Stellus Capital Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.33 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.51 to a high of 8.59. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.92. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 4.33 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #271 out of 914 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stellus Capital Investment has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IDE and ETX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #271 out of 914 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Stellus Capital Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.92. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 4.33 is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Stellus Capital Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.51 to 8.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.27 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Stellus Capital Investment 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 7.92, based on 914 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. Stellus Capital Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.33 is 45.3% 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 Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stellus Capital Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.33, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellus Capital Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.06, compared to a current price of $8.65 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.33, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.27 and 45.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.92. Stellus Capital Investment's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.33 as of Aug. 26, 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.65 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.06. GuruFocus considers Stellus Capital Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.33 (40% below median its 10-year median of 7.27)
  • GF Value™: $12.06 vs. price of $8.65 (28.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.3% below the Asset Management median (#271 of 914)

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


Stellus Capital Investment Business Description

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Address 4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, USA, 77027
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm functions throughout the United States, and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments, capital gains, and distributions.
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