Resources Connection (STU:RCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.17 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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STU:RCO Resources Connection Inc STU:RCO
66 GF Score
Price €3.50
GF Value €5.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Resources Connection STU:RCO +1.74% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates STU:RCO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Resources Connection ranks better than 87.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Resources Connection's current share price is €3.50. Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €20.26. Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.17.

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

STU:RCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.79   Max: 1.25
Current: 0.17

During the past years, Resources Connection's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.25. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.79.

STU:RCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.85% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs STU:RCO: 0.17

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.

Resources Connection's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €2.659. 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 €20.26 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Resources Connection  (STU:RCO) 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.


Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Resources Connection'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.

Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Resources Connection Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Resources Connection Quarterly Data
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STU:RCO vs EGG, GLAI, FORR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Resources Connection'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.


Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Resources Connection 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.

Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.50/20.26
=0.17

* 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.

Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Resources Connection's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=2.659/335.1230*335.1230
=2.659

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Resources Connection Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 3.474 240.849 4.834
201611 3.774 241.353 5.240
201702 4.416 243.603 6.075
201705 4.449 244.733 6.092
201708 3.978 245.519 5.430
201711 4.367 246.669 5.933
201802 4.355 248.991 5.861
201805 4.838 251.588 6.444
201808 4.763 252.146 6.330
201811 5.121 252.038 6.809
201902 4.885 252.776 6.476
201905 5.162 256.092 6.755
201908 4.798 256.558 6.267
201911 5.159 257.208 6.722
202002 4.742 258.678 6.143
202005 5.102 256.394 6.669
202008 3.863 259.918 4.981
202011 4.006 260.229 5.159
202102 3.966 263.014 5.053
202105 4.305 269.195 5.359
202108 4.673 273.567 5.724
202111 5.167 277.948 6.230
202202 5.401 283.716 6.380
202205 6.118 292.296 7.014
202208 5.883 296.171 6.657
202211 5.730 297.711 6.450
202302 5.108 300.840 5.690
202305 4.990 304.127 5.499
202308 4.588 307.026 5.008
202311 4.446 307.051 4.852
202402 4.155 310.326 4.487
202405 4.048 314.069 4.319
202408 3.718 314.796 3.958
202411 4.151 315.493 4.409
202502 3.773 319.082 3.963
202505 3.761 321.465 3.921
202508 3.124 323.976 3.231
202511 3.060 324.122 3.164
202602 2.710 326.785 2.779
202605 2.659 335.123 2.659

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 0.17 mean?
Resources Connection (STU:RCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17 as of Jul. 30, 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #87 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Resources Connection's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.25. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Resources Connection's value of 0.17 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #87 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Resources Connection has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EGG and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #87 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Resources Connection in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Resources Connection's value of 0.17 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Resources Connection's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Resources Connection 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 716 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. Resources Connection's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17 is 81.3% 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Resources Connection's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Resources Connection stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Resources Connection (STU:RCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €3.50 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 81.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.91. Resources Connection's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Resources Connection (STU:RCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17 as of Jul. 30, 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 Resources Connection (STU:RCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Resources Connection stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.50 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28. GuruFocus considers Resources Connection to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:RCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.17 (78% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €3.50 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.3% below the Business Services median (#87 of 716)

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


Resources Connection Business Description

Other Exchanges RGP:USA
Address 15950 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 330, Dallas, TX, USA, 75248
Resources Connection Inc provides consulting and business initiative support services predominantly through its operative subsidiary, Resources Global Professionals. It has two segments RGP ( Resources Global Professionals.) and Sitrick. The RGP segment is focused on delivering consulting services catering to its client's operational needs and change initiatives utilizing a combination of bench and on-demand, talent. The Sitrick segment provides corporate, financial, transactional, and crisis communication and management services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the RGP segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from North America and the rest from Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
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