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Sunoco LPSUN -0.31%80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Oil & Gas companies, Sunoco LP ranks better than 76.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SUN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.33
During the past years, Sunoco LP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.33. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.20.
SUN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 76.84% of 708
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.055
vs SUN: 0.33
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.
Sunoco LP's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $77.716. 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 $231.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) 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.
Sunoco LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Sunoco LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sunoco LP'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 vs DINO, PBF, IEP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Sunoco LP'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.
Sunoco LP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Sunoco LP 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.
Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.32 mean?
Sunoco LP (SUN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.32 as of Aug. 05, 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 Sunoco LP and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunoco LP ranks #164 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sunoco LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.32 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Sunoco LP's value of 0.32 is 69.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunoco LP ranks #164 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunoco LP has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunoco LP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DINO and PBF?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sunoco LP ranks #164 out of 708 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sunoco LP in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Sunoco LP's value of 0.32 is 69.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunoco LP's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Sunoco LP 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 708 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. Sunoco LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.32 is 69.7% 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 Sunoco LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunoco LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunoco LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunoco LP (SUN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.39, compared to a current price of $74.10 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 69.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Sunoco LP's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 12 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 Sunoco LP (SUN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32 as of Aug. 05, 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 Sunoco LP (SUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunoco LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $74.10 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.39.
GuruFocus considers Sunoco LP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SUN:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.32 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $52.39 vs. price of $74.10 (41.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#164 of 708)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunoco LP is a Delaware limited partnership formed in June 2012 by Susser Holdings Corporation or SUSS. In September 2012, the Company completed its initial public offering. The Company, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, is an independent motor fuel distributor by gallons in Texas, and among the distributors of Valero and Chevron branded motor fuel in the United States. The Company also receives rental income from real estate that it leases or subleases. SUSS operated approximately 580 retail convenience stores under its proprietary Stripes convenience store brand at year-end, mainly in growing Texas markets. Stripes is an independent chain of convenience stores in Texas based on store count and retail motor fuel volumes sold. Its business is integral to the success of SUSS' retail operations, and SUSS purchases substantially all of its motor fuel from the Company. In addition to distributing motor fuel, it also distributes other petroleum products such as propane and lube oil, and receives rental income from real estate that it leases or subleases. The Company purchases motor fuel mainly from independent refiners and oil companies and distributes it throughout Texas and in Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The Company competes mainly with other independent motor fuel distributors. The Company is subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to underground storage tanks; the release or discharge of hazardous materials into the air, water and soil; the generation, storage, handling, use, transportation and disposal of regulated materials; the exposure of persons to regulated materials; and the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater.
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