Upbound Group (STU:RAC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.30 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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STU:RAC Upbound Group Inc STU:RAC
71 GF Score
Price €19.41
GF Value €27.65
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Upbound Group STU:RAC -2.19% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates STU:RAC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,592 Software companies, Upbound Group ranks better than 87.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Upbound Group's current share price is €19.41. Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €64.11. Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.30.

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

STU:RAC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.38   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.3

During the past years, Upbound Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.38.

STU:RAC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.56% of 1592 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs STU:RAC: 0.30

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.

Upbound Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.929. 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 €64.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Upbound Group  (STU:RAC) 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.


Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Upbound Group'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.

Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Upbound Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Upbound Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.33 0.35 0.32 0.24 0.24

STU:RAC vs CXM, WLTH, APPS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Upbound Group'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.


Upbound Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Upbound Group 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.

Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.41/64.11
=0.30

* 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.

Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Upbound Group'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)
=17.929/330.2130*330.2130
=17.929

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Upbound Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 12.498 241.018 17.123
201609 11.566 241.428 15.819
201612 12.202 241.432 16.689
201703 13.036 243.801 17.656
201706 11.317 244.955 15.256
201709 10.136 246.819 13.561
201712 9.718 246.524 13.017
201803 10.600 249.554 14.026
201806 10.338 251.989 13.547
201809 10.065 252.439 13.166
201812 10.583 251.233 13.910
201903 11.110 254.202 14.432
201906 10.421 256.143 13.434
201909 10.518 256.759 13.527
201912 10.627 256.974 13.656
202003 11.313 258.115 14.473
202006 10.995 257.797 14.084
202009 10.871 260.280 13.792
202012 10.511 260.474 13.325
202103 13.137 264.877 16.377
202106 14.612 271.696 17.759
202109 14.724 274.310 17.725
202112 15.952 278.802 18.894
202203 19.591 287.504 22.501
202206 16.983 296.311 18.926
202209 18.675 296.808 20.777
202212 16.557 296.797 18.421
202303 16.815 301.836 18.396
202306 16.360 305.109 17.706
202309 16.137 307.789 17.313
202312 17.279 306.746 18.601
202403 18.065 312.332 19.099
202406 17.909 314.175 18.823
202409 17.209 315.301 18.023
202412 18.368 315.605 19.218
202503 18.646 319.799 19.253
202506 17.107 322.561 17.513
202509 16.851 324.800 17.132
202512 17.455 324.054 17.787
202603 17.929 330.213 17.929

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 0.30 mean?
Upbound Group (STU:RAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 as of Jul. 19, 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 Upbound Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Upbound Group ranks #198 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Upbound Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.12. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Upbound Group's value of 0.30 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upbound Group ranks #198 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upbound Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbound Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CXM and WLTH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Upbound Group ranks #198 out of 1592 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Upbound Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Upbound Group's value of 0.30 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Upbound Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Upbound Group 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.63, based on 1,592 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. Upbound Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 is 81.6% 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 Upbound Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upbound Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbound Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbound Group (STU:RAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.65, compared to a current price of €19.41 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 81.6% below the Software industry median of 1.63. Upbound Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Upbound Group (STU:RAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 19, 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 Upbound Group (STU:RAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbound Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.41 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.65. GuruFocus considers Upbound Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.30 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: €27.65 vs. price of €19.41 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.6% below the Software median (#198 of 1592)

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


Upbound Group Business Description

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Address 5501 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX, USA, 75024
Upbound Group Inc is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. It has four operating segments; The Rent-A-Center Business segment operates lease-to-own stores, the Acima segment offers the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for financing from the traditional retailer, and also offers the lease-to-own transaction through virtual offering solutions, Mexico segment offers lease-to-own stores in Mexico. The The Brigit segment offers various financial health products and tools to help users improve their financial health. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Acima segment.
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