i3 Verticals (STU:V1K) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.95 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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STU:V1K i3 Verticals Inc STU:V1K
56 GF Score
Price €14.40
GF Value €26.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is i3 Verticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

i3 Verticals STU:V1K +1.41% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates STU:V1K with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Software companies, i3 Verticals ranks better than 66.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), i3 Verticals's current share price is €14.40. i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was €15.22. i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:V1K' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.61   Max: 1.85
Current: 0.93

During the past 10 years, i3 Verticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.61.

STU:V1K's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
66.02% of 1604 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs STU:V1K: 0.93

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.

i3 Verticals's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was €5.312. 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 €15.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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i3 Verticals  (STU:V1K) 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.


i3 Verticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


i3 Verticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for i3 Verticals'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.

i3 Verticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

i3 Verticals Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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i3 Verticals 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 0.00 1.81 0.00 0.00 0.00

STU:V1K vs IMXI, CINT, LSAK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, i3 Verticals'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.


i3 Verticals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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i3 Verticals 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.

i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.40/15.22
=0.95

* 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.

i3 Verticals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, i3 Verticals's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=5.312/324.8000*324.8000
=5.312

Current CPI (Sep25) = 324.8000.

i3 Verticals Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 22.797 241.428 30.669
201709 28.232 246.819 37.152
201809 10.317 252.439 13.274
201909 32.570 256.759 41.201
202009 4.647 260.280 5.799
202109 6.007 274.310 7.113
202209 5.729 296.808 6.269
202309 5.346 307.789 5.641
202409 5.086 315.301 5.239
202509 5.312 324.800 5.312

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 0.95 mean?
i3 Verticals (STU:V1K) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.95 as of Aug. 14, 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 i3 Verticals and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, i3 Verticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, i3 Verticals ranks #545 out of 1604 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is i3 Verticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
i3 Verticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.95 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 1.85. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. i3 Verticals' value of 0.95 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, i3 Verticals ranks #545 out of 1604 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, i3 Verticals has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does i3 Verticals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IMXI and CINT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, i3 Verticals ranks #545 out of 1604 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts i3 Verticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. i3 Verticals' value of 0.95 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, i3 Verticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.67, i3 Verticals 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 1.67, based on 1,604 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. i3 Verticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.95 is 43.1% 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 i3 Verticals and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. i3 Verticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.95, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i3 Verticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i3 Verticals (STU:V1K) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.89, compared to a current price of €14.40 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.95, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 43.1% below the Software industry median of 1.67. i3 Verticals' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 i3 Verticals (STU:V1K), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 14, 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 i3 Verticals (STU:V1K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i3 Verticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.40 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.89. GuruFocus considers i3 Verticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:V1K:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.95 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: €26.89 vs. price of €14.40 (46.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.1% below the Software median (#545 of 1604)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:V1K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


i3 Verticals Business Description

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Address 40 Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 415, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
i3 Verticals Inc provides mission-critical enterprise software solutions to public sector entities. These comprehensive cloud-native solutions address a broad range of government functions, including courts and public safety, public administration, utilities, transportation and schools. The company generates the majority of revenue from software and related services, including the sale of subscriptions, recurring services, ongoing support, licenses, and installation and implementation services specific to software.
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