Generac Holdings (STU:G84) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.60 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:G84 Generac Holdings Inc STU:G84
87 GF Score
Price €190.05
GF Value €142.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Generac Holdings STU:G84 +8.72% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.60 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates STU:G84 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €142.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,297 Industrial Products companies, Generac Holdings ranks worse than 71.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Generac Holdings's current share price is €190.05. Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €52.72. Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.60.

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

STU:G84' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 3.32   Max: 16.19
Current: 3.34

During the past years, Generac Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 16.19. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 3.32.

STU:G84's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.44% of 2297 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs STU:G84: 3.34

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.

Generac Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.081. 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 €52.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Generac Holdings  (STU:G84) 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.


Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generac Holdings'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.

Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Generac Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Generac Holdings 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:G84 vs WTS, GGG, DCI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Generac Holdings'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.


Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Generac Holdings 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.

Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=190.05/52.72
=3.60

* 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.

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

For example, Generac Holdings'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)
=17.081/333.9520*333.9520
=17.081

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Generac Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 5.105 241.428 7.061
201612 6.275 241.432 8.680
201703 4.910 243.801 6.726
201706 5.611 244.955 7.650
201709 6.137 246.819 8.304
201712 6.739 246.524 9.129
201803 5.194 249.554 6.951
201806 6.864 251.989 9.097
201809 7.746 252.439 10.247
201812 7.970 251.233 10.594
201903 6.690 254.202 8.789
201906 7.685 256.143 10.019
201909 8.696 256.759 11.310
201912 8.322 256.974 10.815
202003 6.806 258.115 8.806
202006 7.664 257.797 9.928
202009 9.339 260.280 11.982
202012 9.728 260.474 12.472
202103 10.581 264.877 13.340
202106 11.914 271.696 14.644
202109 12.480 274.310 15.193
202112 14.624 278.802 17.517
202203 15.909 287.504 18.479
202206 18.878 296.311 21.276
202209 17.102 296.808 19.242
202212 15.277 296.797 17.189
202303 13.313 301.836 14.730
202306 14.810 305.109 16.210
202309 16.157 307.789 17.530
202312 15.952 306.746 17.367
202403 13.526 312.332 14.462
202406 15.292 314.175 16.255
202409 17.532 315.301 18.569
202412 19.662 315.605 20.805
202503 14.586 319.799 15.232
202506 15.589 322.561 16.140
202509 16.059 324.800 16.511
202512 15.757 324.054 16.238
202603 15.470 330.213 15.645
202606 17.081 333.952 17.081

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 3.60 mean?
Generac Holdings (STU:G84) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.60 as of Aug. 05, 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 Generac Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, Generac Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 16.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Generac Holdings ranks #1641 out of 2297 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Generac Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Generac Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.60 is near median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 16.19. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.71. Generac Holdings' value of 3.60 is 110.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generac Holdings ranks #1641 out of 2297 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Generac Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generac Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to WTS and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Generac Holdings ranks #1641 out of 2297 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Generac Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.71. Generac Holdings' value of 3.60 is 110.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Generac Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 16.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Generac Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.71, based on 2,297 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. Generac Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.60 is 110.5% 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 Generac Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generac Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generac Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generac Holdings (STU:G84) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €142.72, compared to a current price of €190.05 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 110.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.71. Generac Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Generac Holdings (STU:G84), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.60 as of Aug. 05, 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 Generac Holdings (STU:G84) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generac Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €190.05 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €142.72. GuruFocus considers Generac Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:G84:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.60 (near median its 10-year median of 3.32)
  • GF Value™: €142.72 vs. price of €190.05 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1641 of 2297)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G84 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Generac Holdings Business Description

Address S45 W29290 Highway 59, Waukesha, WI, USA, 53189
Generac designs and manufactures power generation equipment serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. It offers standby generators, portable generators, lighting, outdoor power equipment, and a suite of clean energy products. Sales generated in the United States account for the majority of total sales.
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