EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 184% Above Median

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STU:EZ2A EZCORP Inc STU:EZ2A
74 GF Score
Price €24.76
GF Value €15.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

EZCORP STU:EZ2A -0.28% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates STU:EZ2A with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 423 Credit Services companies, EZCORP ranks better than 66.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), EZCORP's current share price is €24.76. EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.97. EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.65.

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

STU:EZ2A' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.58   Max: 2.08
Current: 1.67

During the past years, EZCORP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.08. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.58.

STU:EZ2A's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
66.43% of 423 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs STU:EZ2A: 1.67

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.

EZCORP's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.360. 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 €14.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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EZCORP  (STU:EZ2A) 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.


EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EZCORP'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.

EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

EZCORP Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.47 0.50 0.68 1.15

EZCORP 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 0.84 1.15 1.18 1.50 2.02

STU:EZ2A vs ECPG, QFIN, ATLC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, EZCORP'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.


EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EZCORP 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=24.76/14.97
=1.65

* 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.

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

For example, EZCORP'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)
=4.36/333.9520*333.9520
=4.360

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

EZCORP Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 3.046 241.428 4.213
201612 3.368 241.432 4.659
201703 3.262 243.801 4.468
201706 3.006 244.955 4.098
201709 2.801 246.819 3.790
201712 3.103 246.524 4.203
201803 2.849 249.554 3.813
201806 2.948 251.989 3.907
201809 2.925 252.439 3.869
201812 3.445 251.233 4.579
201903 3.426 254.202 4.501
201906 3.229 256.143 4.210
201909 3.358 256.759 4.368
201912 3.595 256.974 4.672
202003 3.639 258.115 4.708
202006 3.390 257.797 4.391
202009 2.572 260.280 3.300
202012 2.642 260.474 3.387
202103 2.791 264.877 3.519
202106 2.584 271.696 3.176
202109 2.878 274.310 3.504
202112 2.387 278.802 2.859
202203 2.380 287.504 2.765
202206 2.475 296.311 2.789
202209 2.856 296.808 3.213
202212 2.978 296.797 3.351
202303 4.337 301.836 4.798
202306 2.719 305.109 2.976
202309 2.989 307.789 3.243
202312 3.169 306.746 3.450
202403 3.164 312.332 3.383
202406 3.150 314.175 3.348
202409 3.127 315.301 3.312
202412 3.669 315.605 3.882
202503 3.408 319.799 3.559
202506 3.252 322.561 3.367
202509 3.412 324.800 3.508
202512 3.917 324.054 4.037
202603 4.634 330.213 4.686
202606 4.360 333.952 4.360

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 1.65 mean?
EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 as of Aug. 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 EZCORP and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, EZCORP ranks #142 out of 423 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
EZCORP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 184% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.08. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.09. EZCORP's value of 1.65 is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EZCORP ranks #142 out of 423 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EZCORP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ECPG and QFIN?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, EZCORP ranks #142 out of 423 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts EZCORP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.09. EZCORP's value of 1.65 is 46.6% below this benchmark. Historically, EZCORP's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 3.09, EZCORP 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.09, based on 423 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. EZCORP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 46.6% 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 EZCORP and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EZCORP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EZCORP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.82, compared to a current price of €24.76 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 46.6% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.09. EZCORP'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 EZCORP (STU:EZ2A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 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 EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EZCORP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.76 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.82. GuruFocus considers EZCORP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EZ2A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (184% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: €15.82 vs. price of €24.76 (56.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 46.6% below the Credit Services median (#142 of 423)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EZ2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EZCORP Business Description

Other Exchanges EZPW:USAEZ2A:Germany
Address 2500 Bee Cave Road, Suite 200, Building One, Rollingwood, TX, USA, 78746
EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buys and sells second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments. The U.S. Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. The Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales, which are mainly collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.
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