AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.12 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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TSX:ACQ AutoCanada Inc TSX:ACQ
74 GF Score
Price C$23.04
GF Value C$19.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AutoCanada TSX:ACQ -2.17% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.12 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates TSX:ACQ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$19.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoCanada ranks better than 89.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), AutoCanada's current share price is C$23.04. AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$184.84. AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.12.

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

TSX:ACQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.16   Max: 0.53
Current: 0.12

During the past years, AutoCanada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.53. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.16.

TSX:ACQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
89.54% of 1042 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs TSX:ACQ: 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.

AutoCanada's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$51.656. 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 C$184.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AutoCanada  (TSX:ACQ) 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.


AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoCanada'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.

AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AutoCanada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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AutoCanada 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 0.09 0.12 0.17 0.13 0.11

TSX:ACQ vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoCanada'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.


AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AutoCanada 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=23.04/184.84
=0.12

* 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.

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

For example, AutoCanada'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)
=51.656/132.2623*132.2623
=51.656

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

AutoCanada Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 30.675 102.002 39.775
201609 27.379 101.765 35.584
201612 22.939 101.449 29.906
201703 23.229 102.634 29.935
201706 32.615 103.029 41.869
201709 30.403 103.345 38.910
201712 26.651 103.345 34.108
201803 22.584 105.004 28.447
201806 32.149 105.557 40.283
201809 31.640 105.636 39.615
201812 28.550 105.399 35.827
201903 26.967 106.979 33.340
201906 34.492 107.690 42.362
201909 35.809 107.611 44.012
201912 29.503 107.769 36.208
202003 25.840 107.927 31.666
202006 26.578 108.401 32.428
202009 35.708 108.164 43.663
202012 32.180 108.559 39.206
202103 33.272 110.298 39.898
202106 43.836 111.720 51.896
202109 40.770 112.905 47.760
202112 40.702 113.774 47.316
202203 46.195 117.646 51.934
202206 60.531 120.806 66.271
202209 59.752 120.648 65.504
202212 47.785 120.964 52.248
202303 62.508 122.702 67.378
202306 72.417 124.203 77.116
202309 67.655 125.230 71.454
202312 26.731 125.072 28.268
202403 51.395 126.258 53.839
202406 59.087 127.522 61.284
202409 59.263 127.285 61.581
202412 47.903 127.364 49.745
202503 51.301 129.181 52.525
202506 55.279 129.892 56.288
202509 48.753 130.287 49.492
202512 47.148 130.366 47.834
202603 51.656 132.262 51.656

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 0.12 mean?
AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.12 as of Jul. 18, 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 AutoCanada and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #109 out of 1042 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AutoCanada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.12 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. AutoCanada's value of 0.12 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #109 out of 1042 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AutoCanada has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #109 out of 1042 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places AutoCanada in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. AutoCanada's value of 0.12 is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoCanada's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.74, AutoCanada 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,042 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. AutoCanada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.12 is 83.8% 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 AutoCanada and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoCanada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.12, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoCanada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$19.67, compared to a current price of C$23.04 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.12, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 83.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. AutoCanada's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.12 as of Jul. 18, 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 AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoCanada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$23.04 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$19.67. GuruFocus considers AutoCanada to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ACQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.12 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: C$19.67 vs. price of C$23.04 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#109 of 1042)

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


AutoCanada Business Description

Other Exchanges AOCIF:USA
Address 15511 123 Avenue NW, Suite 200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5V 0C3
AutoCanada Inc operates car dealerships in Canada. The company offers a diversified range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, vehicle leasing, vehicle parts, vehicle maintenance and collision repair services, extended service contracts, vehicle protection products, after-market products, and auction services. In addition, it also arranges financing and insurance for vehicle purchases by its customers through third-party finance and insurance sources. Maximum revenue for the company is generated through the sale of used cars. The company's reportable segments are Canadian Operations and U.S. Operations. A majority of its revenue is generated from its Canadian operations segment.
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