SMSI (Smith Micro Software) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.05 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 86% Below Median

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SMSI Smith Micro Software Inc SMSI
63 GF Score
Price $2.54
GF Value $2.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Smith Micro Software SMSI -0.97% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates SMSI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Software companies, Smith Micro Software ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Smith Micro Software's current share price is $2.54. Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.87. Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.05.

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

SMSI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.36   Max: 2.29
Current: 0.05

During the past years, Smith Micro Software's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.36.

SMSI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
97.73% of 1587 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs SMSI: 0.05

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.

Smith Micro Software's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.821. 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 $50.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Smith Micro Software  (NAS:SMSI) 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.


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smith Micro Software'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.

Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Smith Micro Software Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data
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SMSI vs TRSO, CINGF, KNRX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Smith Micro Software'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.


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Smith Micro Software 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.

Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.54/50.87
=0.05

* 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.

Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Smith Micro Software's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.821/330.2130*330.2130
=0.821

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 25.371 241.018 34.760
201609 21.239 241.428 29.050
201612 23.000 241.432 31.458
201703 18.342 243.801 24.843
201706 17.818 244.955 24.020
201709 16.258 246.819 21.751
201712 16.056 246.524 21.507
201803 14.301 249.554 18.923
201806 12.697 251.989 16.638
201809 10.423 252.439 13.634
201812 10.908 251.233 14.337
201903 10.769 254.202 13.989
201906 12.292 256.143 15.847
201909 11.937 256.759 15.352
201912 11.660 256.974 14.983
202003 12.627 258.115 16.154
202006 12.008 257.797 15.381
202009 11.737 260.280 14.891
202012 11.465 260.474 14.535
202103 10.499 264.877 13.089
202106 12.014 271.696 14.602
202109 12.198 274.310 14.684
202112 10.778 278.802 12.765
202203 9.343 287.504 10.731
202206 9.184 296.311 10.235
202209 8.398 296.808 9.343
202212 8.106 296.797 9.019
202303 7.676 301.836 8.398
202306 6.623 305.109 7.168
202309 6.533 307.789 7.009
202312 4.721 306.746 5.082
202403 3.063 312.332 3.238
202406 2.433 314.175 2.557
202409 1.964 315.301 2.057
202412 1.413 315.605 1.478
202503 1.268 319.799 1.309
202506 1.138 322.561 1.165
202509 1.036 324.800 1.053
202512 0.836 324.054 0.852
202603 0.821 330.213 0.821

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 0.05 mean?
Smith Micro Software (SMSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05 as of Jul. 14, 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #36 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.29. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Smith Micro Software's value of 0.05 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #36 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smith Micro Software has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TRSO and CINGF?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #36 out of 1587 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Smith Micro Software in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Smith Micro Software's value of 0.05 is 97% below this benchmark. Historically, Smith Micro Software's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Smith Micro Software 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 a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, based on 1,587 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. Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05 is 97% 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 Smith Micro Software 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. Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith Micro Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software (SMSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.38, compared to a current price of $2.54 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 97% below the Software industry median of 1.65. Smith Micro Software's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05 as of Jul. 14, 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.54 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.38. GuruFocus considers Smith Micro Software to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMSI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.05 (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: $2.38 vs. price of $2.54 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97% below the Software median (#36 of 1587)

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


Smith Micro Software Business Description

Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15237
Smith Micro Software Inc provides software solutions that simplify and enhance the mobile experience to some of the wireless service providers around the globe. The company's solutions include SafePath product suite provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect family digital lifestyles and manage connected devices both inside and outside the home; CommSuite premium messaging platform helps mobile service providers deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, while monetizing a legacy cost-center; and ViewSpot its retail display management platform provided wireless carriers and retailers with a way to bring powerful on-screen, interactive demos to life. It operates in single segment: Wireless.
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