Shift (TSE:3697) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.87 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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TSE:3697 Shift Inc TSE:3697
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Price 円914.50
GF Value 円1,764.61
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What is Shift Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Shift TSE:3697 -3.74% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.87 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:3697 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,764.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Shift ranks worse than 69.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Shift's current share price is 円914.50. Shift's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円236.05. Shift's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.87.

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

TSE:3697' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61   Med: 6.44   Max: 12.84
Current: 3.42

During the past years, Shift's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 12.84. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 6.44.

TSE:3697's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
69.94% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs TSE:3697: 3.42

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.

Shift's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円141.862. 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 円236.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Shift  (TSE:3697) 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.


Shift Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Shift Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shift'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.

Shift Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Shift Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Shift Quarterly Data
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TSE:3697 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Shift'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.


Shift Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Shift 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=914.50/236.05
=3.87

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=141.862/112.2000*112.2000
=141.862

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Shift Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201605 6.474 98.200 7.397
201608 6.413 97.900 7.350
201611 5.820 98.600 6.623
201702 8.720 98.100 9.973
201705 9.779 98.600 11.128
201708 10.707 98.500 12.196
201711 11.265 99.100 12.754
201802 13.569 99.500 15.301
201805 14.747 99.300 16.663
201808 15.117 99.800 16.995
201811 16.740 100.000 18.782
201902 18.076 99.700 20.342
201905 22.344 100.000 25.070
201908 23.254 100.000 26.091
201911 23.951 100.500 26.739
202002 26.383 100.300 29.513
202005 30.909 100.100 34.645
202008 31.253 100.100 35.031
202011 34.887 99.500 39.340
202102 41.253 99.800 46.379
202105 46.908 99.400 52.948
202108 49.893 99.700 56.148
202111 53.812 100.100 60.317
202202 58.934 100.700 65.664
202205 64.741 101.800 71.355
202208 67.493 102.700 73.736
202211 73.136 103.900 78.978
202302 79.235 104.000 85.482
202305 86.941 105.100 92.814
202308 93.405 105.900 98.962
202311 94.995 106.900 99.705
202402 103.029 106.900 108.137
202405 109.190 108.100 113.331
202408 111.595 109.100 114.766
202411 114.445 110.000 116.734
202502 119.649 110.800 121.161
202505 127.981 111.800 128.439
202508 130.543 112.100 130.659
202511 132.197 113.200 131.029
202602 141.862 112.200 141.862

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 3.87 mean?
Shift (TSE:3697) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.87 as of Jul. 30, 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 Shift and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, Shift's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 12.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Shift ranks #1112 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Shift's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Shift's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.87 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 12.84. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Shift's value of 3.87 is 137.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shift ranks #1112 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shift has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shift ranks #1112 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Shift in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Shift's value of 3.87 is 137.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shift's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 12.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Shift 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.63, based on 1,590 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. Shift's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.87 is 137.4% 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 Shift and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shift's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.87, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift (TSE:3697) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,764.61, compared to a current price of 円914.50 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.87, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 137.4% above the Software industry median of 1.63. Shift's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shift (TSE:3697), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.87 as of Jul. 30, 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 Shift (TSE:3697) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円914.50 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,764.61. GuruFocus considers Shift to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3697:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.87 (40% below median its 10-year median of 6.44)
  • GF Value™: 円1,764.61 vs. price of 円914.50 (48.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 137.4% above the Software median (#1112 of 1590)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shift Business Description

Other Exchanges 7CZ:Germany
Address MASONIC 39 MT BUILDING, 2-4-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0041
Shift Inc provides software testing services. The company's solutions include Test Design that takes into consideration of usability for the next project, and its seasoned test engineers provide support to test design such as building standard confirmation item. Test Run helps the customers to choose onsite or off-site implementation in accordance with the environment. MinTest is a website where people report bugs of social games and applications. It also provides other services such as CAT, Non-Functional Testing, Localization, and others related services.
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