PulteGroup (STU:PU7) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.09 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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STU:PU7 PulteGroup Inc STU:PU7
93 GF Score
Price €118.30
GF Value €103.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PulteGroup STU:PU7 +3.23% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.09 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates STU:PU7 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 72 Homebuilding & Construction companies, PulteGroup ranks worse than 81.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), PulteGroup's current share price is €118.30. PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €56.65. PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.09.

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

STU:PU7' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.74   Max: 2.94
Current: 2.08

During the past years, PulteGroup's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.74.

STU:PU7's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
81.94% of 72 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs STU:PU7: 2.08

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.

PulteGroup's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.140. 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 €56.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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PulteGroup  (STU:PU7) 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.


PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PulteGroup'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.

PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PulteGroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.86 1.20 2.32 2.08 1.95

PulteGroup 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 1.86 2.25 1.95 1.88 2.12

STU:PU7 vs LEN, NVR, TOL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, PulteGroup'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.


PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PulteGroup 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=118.30/56.65
=2.09

* 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.

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

For example, PulteGroup'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)
=18.14/333.9520*333.9520
=18.140

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

PulteGroup Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 5.056 241.428 6.994
201612 7.236 241.432 10.009
201703 4.761 243.801 6.521
201706 5.733 244.955 7.816
201709 5.955 246.819 8.057
201712 8.052 246.524 10.908
201803 5.547 249.554 7.423
201806 7.674 251.989 10.170
201809 7.976 252.439 10.551
201812 9.409 251.233 12.507
201903 6.342 254.202 8.332
201906 7.935 256.143 10.345
201909 8.994 256.759 11.698
201912 10.004 256.974 13.001
202003 7.658 258.115 9.908
202006 8.562 257.797 11.091
202009 9.328 260.280 11.968
202012 9.775 260.474 12.532
202103 8.620 264.877 10.868
202106 10.612 271.696 13.044
202109 11.422 274.310 13.905
202112 14.631 278.802 17.525
202203 11.584 287.504 13.455
202206 15.444 296.311 17.406
202209 16.935 296.808 19.054
202212 21.025 296.797 23.657
202303 14.780 301.836 16.353
202306 17.307 305.109 18.943
202309 17.076 307.789 18.528
202312 18.253 306.746 19.872
202403 17.014 312.332 18.192
202406 20.232 314.175 21.506
202409 19.348 315.301 20.492
202412 22.801 315.605 24.126
202503 17.680 319.799 18.462
202506 19.025 322.561 19.697
202509 18.940 324.800 19.474
202512 20.117 324.054 20.731
202603 15.245 330.213 15.418
202606 18.140 333.952 18.140

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 2.09 mean?
PulteGroup (STU:PU7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.09 as of Jul. 29, 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 PulteGroup and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #59 out of 72 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PulteGroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.09 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 2.94. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66. PulteGroup's value of 2.09 is 216.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #59 out of 72 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PulteGroup has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LEN and NVR?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #59 out of 72 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PulteGroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66. PulteGroup's value of 2.09 is 216.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PulteGroup's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 0.66, PulteGroup 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.66, based on 72 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. PulteGroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.09 is 216.7% 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 PulteGroup and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PulteGroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.09, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PulteGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup (STU:PU7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €103.76, compared to a current price of €118.30 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.09, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 216.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.66. PulteGroup's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 PulteGroup (STU:PU7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.09 as of Jul. 29, 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 PulteGroup (STU:PU7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €118.30 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of €103.76. GuruFocus considers PulteGroup to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PU7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.09 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.74)
  • GF Value™: €103.76 vs. price of €118.30 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 216.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#59 of 72)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PU7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PulteGroup Business Description

Address 3350 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326
PulteGroup Inc is a homebuilder in the United States. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. It also offers homebuyers mortgage financing, title, and insurance agency services through its financial services segment.
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