AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.56 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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TSX:ALA AltaGas Ltd TSX:ALA
74 GF Score
Price C$54.96
GF Value C$32.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AltaGas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AltaGas TSX:ALA -0.15% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$32.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Oil & Gas companies, AltaGas ranks worse than 61.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), AltaGas's current share price is C$54.96. AltaGas's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$35.16. AltaGas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.56.

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

TSX:ALA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.18   Max: 1.8
Current: 1.57

During the past years, AltaGas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.80. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.18.

TSX:ALA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
61.67% of 707 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs TSX:ALA: 1.57

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.

AltaGas's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$12.737. 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$35.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AltaGas  (TSX:ALA) 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.


AltaGas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AltaGas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AltaGas'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.

AltaGas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AltaGas 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 1.30 0.92 0.97 1.08 1.23

AltaGas 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 1.23 1.21 1.29 1.23 1.37

TSX:ALA vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, AltaGas'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.


AltaGas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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AltaGas 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=54.96/35.16
=1.56

* 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.

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

For example, AltaGas'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)
=12.737/132.2623*132.2623
=12.737

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

AltaGas Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.876 102.002 3.729
201609 2.970 101.765 3.860
201612 4.043 101.449 5.271
201703 4.582 102.634 5.905
201706 3.171 103.029 4.071
201709 2.914 103.345 3.729
201712 4.266 103.345 5.460
201803 4.974 105.004 6.265
201806 3.399 105.557 4.259
201809 3.985 105.636 4.989
201812 6.340 105.399 7.956
201903 6.884 106.979 8.511
201906 4.238 107.690 5.205
201909 3.194 107.611 3.926
201912 5.498 107.769 6.748
202003 6.677 107.927 8.183
202006 3.789 108.401 4.623
202009 3.468 108.164 4.241
202012 6.042 108.559 7.361
202103 11.010 110.298 13.203
202106 7.132 111.720 8.443
202109 8.283 112.905 9.703
202112 11.135 113.774 12.944
202203 13.762 117.646 15.472
202206 11.440 120.806 12.525
202209 10.868 120.648 11.914
202212 13.756 120.964 15.041
202303 14.299 122.702 15.413
202306 9.294 124.203 9.897
202309 10.756 125.230 11.360
202312 11.529 125.072 12.192
202403 12.302 126.258 12.887
202406 9.359 127.522 9.707
202409 9.234 127.285 9.595
202412 10.892 127.364 11.311
202503 13.265 129.181 13.581
202506 9.486 129.892 9.659
202509 8.680 130.287 8.812
202512 10.733 130.366 10.889
202603 12.737 132.262 12.737

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 1.56 mean?
AltaGas (TSX:ALA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 as of Jul. 22, 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 AltaGas and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, AltaGas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, AltaGas ranks #436 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is AltaGas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AltaGas' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. AltaGas' value of 1.56 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AltaGas ranks #436 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AltaGas has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AltaGas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, AltaGas ranks #436 out of 707 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places AltaGas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. AltaGas' value of 1.56 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, AltaGas' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.04, AltaGas 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 707 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. AltaGas's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 is 50% 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 AltaGas 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. AltaGas's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AltaGas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AltaGas (TSX:ALA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$32.95, compared to a current price of C$54.96 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 50% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.04. AltaGas' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 15 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 AltaGas (TSX:ALA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 22, 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 AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AltaGas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$54.96 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$32.95. GuruFocus considers AltaGas to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ALA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.56 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: C$32.95 vs. price of C$54.96 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 15 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% above the Oil & Gas median (#436 of 707)

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


AltaGas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 707 - 5th Street SW, Suite 1300, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1V8
AltaGas Ltd is a North American energy infrastructure company that connects customers and markets to energy sources. AltaGas has three reporting segments: Utilities, Midstream, and Corporate/Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Midstream segment, which operates a North American energy platform that moves natural gas and LPGs from the wellhead to markets. It exports propane and butane to Asia through its LPG terminals, and runs natural gas gathering, processing, fractionation, liquids handling, and storage infrastructure. The segment also includes its natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) marketing business, domestic logistics, trucking and rail terminals, and liquid and natural gas storage capability. Geographically, the firm derives its key revenue from the U.S.
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