Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.05 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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STU:SCZ Sun Communities Inc STU:SCZ
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Price €107.00
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What is Sun Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sun Communities STU:SCZ 50 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 7.34. GuruFocus rates STU:SCZ with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 REITs companies, Sun Communities ranks worse than 51.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Sun Communities's current share price is €107.00. Sun Communities's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.69. Sun Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.05.

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

STU:SCZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.19   Med: 7.34   Max: 14.44
Current: 6.05

During the past years, Sun Communities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.44. The lowest was 5.19. And the median was 7.34.

STU:SCZ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
51.83% of 546 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.885 vs STU:SCZ: 6.05

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.

Sun Communities's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.270. 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 €17.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sun Communities  (STU:SCZ) 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.


Sun Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sun Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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.

Sun Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sun Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Sun Communities Quarterly Data
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STU:SCZ vs MAA, UDR, ELS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.


Sun Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sun Communities 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.

Sun Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=107.00/17.69
=6.05

* 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.

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

For example, Sun Communities'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)
=3.27/333.9520*333.9520
=3.270

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sun Communities Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 3.160 241.428 4.371
201612 2.783 241.432 3.849
201703 2.938 243.801 4.024
201706 2.758 244.955 3.760
201709 2.793 246.819 3.779
201712 2.519 246.524 3.412
201803 2.579 249.554 3.451
201806 2.844 251.989 3.769
201809 3.322 252.439 4.395
201812 2.684 251.233 3.568
201903 2.906 254.202 3.818
201906 3.108 256.143 4.052
201909 3.595 256.759 4.676
201912 2.883 256.974 3.747
202003 3.016 258.115 3.902
202006 2.785 257.797 3.608
202009 3.463 260.280 4.443
202012 3.009 260.474 3.858
202103 3.411 264.877 4.301
202106 4.451 271.696 5.471
202109 4.906 274.310 5.973
202112 4.054 278.802 4.856
202203 4.244 287.504 4.930
202206 6.362 296.311 7.170
202209 7.578 296.808 8.526
202212 4.982 296.797 5.606
202303 4.735 301.836 5.239
202306 6.217 305.109 6.805
202309 7.345 307.789 7.969
202312 -1.615 306.746 -1.758
202403 4.845 312.332 5.180
202406 6.449 314.175 6.855
202409 6.789 315.301 7.191
202412 5.453 315.605 5.770
202503 3.319 319.799 3.466
202506 3.289 322.561 3.405
202509 4.668 324.800 4.800
202512 3.511 324.054 3.618
202603 3.450 330.213 3.489
202606 3.270 333.952 3.270

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 6.05 mean?
Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.05 as of Aug. 01, 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 7.34. Over the past decade, Sun Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.19 to 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #283 out of 546 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Sun Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sun Communities' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.05 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 7.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.19 to a high of 14.44. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.89. Sun Communities' value of 6.05 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #283 out of 546 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MAA and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #283 out of 546 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sun Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.89. Sun Communities' value of 6.05 is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun Communities' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.19 to 14.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.34 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Sun Communities 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among REITs companies is 5.89, based on 546 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. Sun Communities's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.05 is 2.8% 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Communities's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.83, compared to a current price of €107.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 7.34 and 2.8% above the REITs industry median of 5.89. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Sun Communities (STU:SCZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.05 as of Aug. 01, 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 Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €107.00 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €99.83. GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SCZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.05 (18% below median its 10-year median of 7.34)
  • GF Value™: €99.83 vs. price of €107.00 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.8% above the REITs median (#283 of 546)

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


Sun Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 300, Southfield, MI, USA, 48034
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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