Williams (STU:WMB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.81 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 167% Above Median

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STU:WMB Williams Companies Inc STU:WMB
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Price €62.32
GF Value €55.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Williams Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Williams STU:WMB +0.68% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.81 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates STU:WMB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 713 Oil & Gas companies, Williams ranks worse than 93.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Williams's current share price is €62.32. Williams's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.15. Williams's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.81.

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

STU:WMB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 2.55   Max: 7.53
Current: 6.86

During the past years, Williams's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.53. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 2.55.

STU:WMB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
93.69% of 713 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs STU:WMB: 6.86

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.

Williams's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.163. 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 €9.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Williams  (STU:WMB) 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.


Williams Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Williams Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Williams'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.

Williams Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Williams Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Williams Quarterly Data
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STU:WMB vs EPD, KMI, ET: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Williams'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.


Williams Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Williams's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Williams 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=62.32/9.15
=6.81

* 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.

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

For example, Williams'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)
=2.163/333.9520*333.9520
=2.163

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Williams Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.258 241.428 3.123
201612 2.775 241.432 3.838
201703 2.249 243.801 3.081
201706 2.067 244.955 2.818
201709 1.913 246.819 2.588
201712 2.269 246.524 3.074
201803 2.040 249.554 2.730
201806 2.156 251.989 2.857
201809 1.923 252.439 2.544
201812 1.597 251.233 2.123
201903 1.498 254.202 1.968
201906 1.488 256.143 1.940
201909 1.495 256.759 1.944
201912 1.562 256.974 2.030
202003 1.427 258.115 1.846
202006 1.302 257.797 1.687
202009 1.350 260.280 1.732
202012 1.414 260.474 1.813
202103 1.803 264.877 2.273
202106 1.556 271.696 1.913
202109 1.727 274.310 2.102
202112 2.362 278.802 2.829
202203 1.877 287.504 2.180
202206 1.927 296.311 2.172
202209 2.496 296.808 2.808
202212 2.259 296.797 2.542
202303 2.348 301.836 2.598
202306 1.879 305.109 2.057
202309 1.965 307.789 2.132
202312 2.086 306.746 2.271
202403 2.086 312.332 2.230
202406 1.776 314.175 1.888
202409 1.954 315.301 2.070
202412 2.137 315.605 2.261
202503 2.302 319.799 2.404
202506 1.970 322.561 2.040
202509 2.033 324.800 2.090
202512 2.224 324.054 2.292
202603 2.138 330.213 2.162
202606 2.163 333.952 2.163

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 6.81 mean?
Williams (STU:WMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.81 as of Aug. 07, 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 Williams and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Williams' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams ranks #668 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Williams' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Williams' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.81 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 7.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. Williams' value of 6.81 is 554.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams ranks #668 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Williams has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EPD and KMI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Williams ranks #668 out of 713 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Williams in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. Williams' value of 6.81 is 554.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Williams' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 7.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Williams 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.04, based on 713 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. Williams's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.81 is 554.8% 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 Williams and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.81, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams (STU:WMB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.01, compared to a current price of €62.32 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.81, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 554.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.04. Williams' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Williams (STU:WMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.81 as of Aug. 07, 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 Williams (STU:WMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €62.32 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.01. GuruFocus considers Williams to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WMB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.81 (167% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: €55.01 vs. price of €62.32 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 554.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#668 of 713)

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


Williams Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74172
Williams operates the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast United States. It has additional natural gas transmission pipelines connecting the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest and midcontinent. At the field level, it operates substantial gathering and processing assets in Appalachia and other basins. The company has also struck several power supply agreements.
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