TBI (TrueBlue) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.11 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 68% Below Median

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Price $8.09
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What is TrueBlue Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

TrueBlue TBI -4.71% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates TBI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, TrueBlue ranks better than 92.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), TrueBlue's current share price is $8.09. TrueBlue's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $71.50. TrueBlue's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.11.

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

TBI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.65
Current: 0.12

During the past years, TrueBlue's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.65. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.34.

TBI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
92.19% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs TBI: 0.12

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.

TrueBlue's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.222. 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 $71.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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TrueBlue  (NYSE:TBI) 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.


TrueBlue Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


TrueBlue Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TrueBlue'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.

TrueBlue Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

TrueBlue Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.28 0.21 0.12 0.06

TrueBlue Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.07 0.09 0.08 0.06 0.05

TBI vs HQI, MHH, ATLN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, TrueBlue'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.


TrueBlue Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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TrueBlue 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=8.09/71.50
=0.11

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.222/330.2130*330.2130
=13.222

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

TrueBlue Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 16.134 241.018 22.105
201609 16.575 241.428 22.670
201612 17.651 241.432 24.142
201703 13.550 243.801 18.353
201706 14.577 244.955 19.651
201709 16.009 246.819 21.418
201712 16.432 246.524 22.010
201803 13.623 249.554 18.026
201806 15.180 251.989 19.892
201809 16.978 252.439 22.209
201812 16.315 251.233 21.444
201903 13.901 254.202 18.058
201906 14.881 256.143 19.184
201909 16.239 256.759 20.885
201912 15.440 256.974 19.840
202003 13.267 258.115 16.973
202006 10.233 257.797 13.107
202009 13.595 260.280 17.248
202012 15.019 260.474 19.040
202103 13.081 264.877 16.308
202106 14.595 271.696 17.738
202109 16.266 274.310 19.581
202112 17.290 278.802 20.478
202203 15.966 287.504 18.338
202206 17.173 296.311 19.138
202209 17.543 296.808 19.517
202212 16.770 296.797 18.658
202303 14.409 301.836 15.764
202306 15.358 305.109 16.622
202309 15.298 307.789 16.413
202312 15.837 306.746 17.049
202403 12.953 312.332 13.695
202406 13.056 314.175 13.722
202409 12.872 315.301 13.481
202412 13.058 315.605 13.662
202503 12.467 319.799 12.873
202506 13.274 322.561 13.589
202509 14.426 324.800 14.666
202512 13.965 324.054 14.230
202603 13.222 330.213 13.222

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 0.11 mean?
TrueBlue (TBI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 as of Jul. 20, 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 TrueBlue and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, TrueBlue's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #56 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is TrueBlue's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
TrueBlue's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.65. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. TrueBlue's value of 0.11 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #56 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TrueBlue has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TrueBlue's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HQI and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #56 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places TrueBlue in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. TrueBlue's value of 0.11 is 87.8% below this benchmark. Historically, TrueBlue's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.90, TrueBlue 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 0.90, based on 717 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. TrueBlue's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 is 87.8% 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 TrueBlue and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TrueBlue's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TrueBlue stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueBlue (TBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.66, compared to a current price of $8.09 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 87.8% below the Business Services industry median of 0.90. TrueBlue's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 TrueBlue (TBI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 20, 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 TrueBlue (TBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueBlue stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.09 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.66. GuruFocus considers TrueBlue to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TBI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.11 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $8.09 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.8% below the Business Services median (#56 of 717)

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


TrueBlue Business Description

Address 1015 A Street, Tacoma, WA, USA, 98402
TrueBlue Inc is a provider of specialized workforce solutions that connect employers with talent. Its reportable segments include PeopleReady, which provides blue-collar contingent staffing and delivers on-demand and skilled labor across industries such as construction, transportation, retail, hospitality, and energy. The PeopleManagement segment offers contingent labor and outsourced industrial workforce solutions, mainly on-site at client facilities, through its OnSite and Centerline operations, focusing on workforce management and commercial driver services. PeopleSolutions delivers services focused on professional and specialized talent acquisition, as well as workforce management and compliance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the PeopleReady segment.
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