Square Enix Holdings Co (STU:EI4) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.92 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:EI4 Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd STU:EI4
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Price €15.20
GF Value €9.97
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Square Enix Holdings Co STU:EI4 -2.56% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates STU:EI4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 333 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Square Enix Holdings Co's current share price is €15.20. Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.21. Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.92.

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

STU:EI4' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82   Med: 2.85   Max: 4.17
Current: 3.14

During the past years, Square Enix Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.17. The lowest was 1.82. And the median was 2.85.

STU:EI4's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
70.27% of 333 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs STU:EI4: 3.14

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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.242. 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 €5.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Square Enix Holdings Co  (STU:EI4) 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Square Enix Holdings Co'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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Square Enix Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:EI4 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings Co'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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Square Enix Holdings Co 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=15.20/5.21
=2.92

* 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Square Enix Holdings Co'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)
=1.242/112.7000*112.7000
=1.242

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.192 98.100 1.369
201609 1.288 98.000 1.481
201612 1.808 98.400 2.071
201703 1.517 98.100 1.743
201706 1.249 98.500 1.429
201709 1.605 98.800 1.831
201712 1.185 99.400 1.344
201803 1.335 99.200 1.517
201806 0.987 99.200 1.121
201809 1.389 99.900 1.567
201812 1.490 99.700 1.684
201903 1.949 99.700 2.203
201906 1.265 99.800 1.429
201909 1.619 100.100 1.823
201912 1.606 100.500 1.801
202003 1.676 100.300 1.883
202006 2.014 99.900 2.272
202009 1.882 99.900 2.123
202012 1.766 99.300 2.004
202103 1.709 99.900 1.928
202106 1.860 99.500 2.107
202109 1.725 100.100 1.942
202112 2.265 100.100 2.550
202203 1.953 101.100 2.177
202206 1.471 101.800 1.629
202209 1.735 103.100 1.897
202212 1.794 104.100 1.942
202303 1.703 104.400 1.838
202306 1.554 105.200 1.665
202309 1.521 106.200 1.614
202312 1.514 106.800 1.598
202403 1.685 107.200 1.771
202406 1.143 108.200 1.191
202409 1.535 108.900 1.589
202412 1.568 110.700 1.596
202503 1.309 111.100 1.328
202506 0.986 111.700 0.995
202509 1.192 112.000 1.199
202512 1.238 113.000 1.235
202603 1.242 112.700 1.242

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 2.92 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (STU:EI4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.92 as of Aug. 28, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.82 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #234 out of 333 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.92 is near median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 4.17. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 2.92 is 121.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #234 out of 333 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #234 out of 333 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Square Enix Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 2.92 is 121.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Square Enix Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.82 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Square Enix Holdings Co 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.32, based on 333 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.92 is 121.2% 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (STU:EI4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.97, compared to a current price of €15.20 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 121.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.32. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (STU:EI4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92 as of Aug. 28, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (STU:EI4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.20 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.97. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EI4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.92 (near median its 10-year median of 2.85)
  • GF Value™: €9.97 vs. price of €15.20 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 121.2% above the Interactive Media median (#234 of 333)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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