AutoZone (STU:AZ5) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.67 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:AZ5 AutoZone Inc STU:AZ5
34 GF Score
Price €2,634.00
GF Value €3,262.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AutoZone Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AutoZone STU:AZ5 -0.60% 34 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates STU:AZ5 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,262.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoZone ranks worse than 87.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), AutoZone's current share price is €2634.00. AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €716.88. AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.67.

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

STU:AZ5' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09   Med: 3.79   Max: 5.73
Current: 3.64

During the past years, AutoZone's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.73. The lowest was 2.09. And the median was 3.79.

STU:AZ5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.32% of 1041 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs STU:AZ5: 3.64

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.

AutoZone's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €245.897. 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 €716.88 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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AutoZone  (STU:AZ5) 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.


AutoZone Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AutoZone Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoZone'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.

AutoZone Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AutoZone Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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AutoZone Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 5.10 5.52 5.09 4.70 3.51

STU:AZ5 vs ORLY, GPC, BWA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone'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.


AutoZone Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AutoZone 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.

AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2634.00/716.88
=3.67

* 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.

AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AutoZone's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=245.897/335.1230*335.1230
=245.897

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

AutoZone Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 102.308 240.849 142.354
201611 77.019 241.353 106.942
201702 73.264 243.603 100.789
201705 81.717 244.733 111.898
201708 105.454 245.519 143.940
201711 78.514 246.669 106.669
201802 70.101 248.991 94.351
201805 82.348 251.588 109.690
201808 116.787 252.146 155.220
201811 89.080 252.038 118.445
201902 84.193 252.776 111.621
201905 97.976 256.092 128.212
201908 144.238 256.558 188.408
201911 103.201 257.208 134.463
202002 95.407 258.678 123.602
202005 106.959 256.394 139.802
202008 160.779 259.918 207.299
202011 112.226 260.229 144.525
202102 103.904 263.014 132.391
202105 133.457 269.195 166.142
202108 192.163 273.567 235.402
202111 148.732 277.948 179.327
202202 140.313 283.716 165.737
202205 179.117 292.296 205.361
202208 267.255 296.171 302.404
202211 199.000 297.711 224.007
202302 178.279 300.840 198.595
202305 198.246 304.127 218.451
202308 282.896 307.026 308.785
202311 212.340 307.051 231.753
202402 200.662 310.326 216.696
202405 220.586 314.069 235.373
202408 323.669 314.796 344.569
202411 232.091 315.493 246.532
202502 220.002 319.082 231.062
202505 230.131 321.465 239.909
202508 312.537 323.976 323.290
202511 234.111 324.122 242.057
202602 213.088 326.785 218.525
202605 245.897 335.123 245.897

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 3.67 mean?
AutoZone (STU:AZ5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.67 as of Aug. 12, 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 AutoZone and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.79. Over the past decade, AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.09 to 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #909 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AutoZone's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.67 is near median its 10-year median of 3.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 5.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. AutoZone's value of 3.67 is 395.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #909 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AutoZone has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoZone's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ORLY and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #909 out of 1041 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places AutoZone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. AutoZone's value of 3.67 is 395.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AutoZone's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.09 to 5.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 0.74, AutoZone 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,041 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. AutoZone's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.67 is 395.9% 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 AutoZone and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoZone's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoZone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone (STU:AZ5) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,262.48, compared to a current price of €2,634.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 395.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. AutoZone's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 AutoZone (STU:AZ5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.67 as of Aug. 12, 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 AutoZone (STU:AZ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2,634.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,262.48. GuruFocus considers AutoZone to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AZ5:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.67 (near median its 10-year median of 3.79)
  • GF Value™: €3,262.48 vs. price of €2,634.00 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 395.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#909 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AZ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AutoZone Business Description

Address 123 South Front Street, Memphis, TN, USA, 38103
Founded in 1979, AutoZone is the largest US-based retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, operating over 7,600 stores and generating roughly $18.9 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Beyond its primary home market (88% of total revenue), the company also maintains a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone caters to two core customer segments: do-it-yourself, which account for about 69% of its domestic sales, and commercial do-it-for-me customers, which represent the remaining 31%.
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