Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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Price C$1.06
GF Value C$0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Caldwell Partners International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL -3.64% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 82.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Caldwell Partners International's current share price is C$1.06. Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$4.33. Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

TSX:CWL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.89
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Caldwell Partners International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.89. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.46.

TSX:CWL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
82.29% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs TSX:CWL: 0.25

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.

Caldwell Partners International's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$0.977. 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$4.33 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Caldwell Partners International  (TSX:CWL) 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.


Caldwell Partners International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners International'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.

Caldwell Partners International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
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TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Caldwell Partners International 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.

Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.06/4.33
=0.24

* 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.

Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Caldwell Partners International's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=0.977/134.0005*134.0005
=0.977

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 0.785 101.686 1.034
201611 0.677 101.607 0.893
201702 0.679 102.476 0.888
201705 0.712 103.108 0.925
201708 0.777 103.108 1.010
201711 0.737 103.740 0.952
201802 0.731 104.688 0.936
201805 0.883 105.399 1.123
201808 0.926 106.031 1.170
201811 0.778 105.478 0.988
201902 0.750 106.268 0.946
201905 0.975 107.927 1.211
201908 1.025 108.085 1.271
201911 0.884 107.769 1.099
202002 0.847 108.559 1.045
202005 0.564 107.532 0.703
202008 0.546 108.243 0.676
202011 0.887 108.796 1.092
202102 0.998 109.745 1.219
202105 1.404 111.404 1.689
202108 1.530 112.668 1.820
202111 1.479 113.932 1.740
202202 1.537 115.986 1.776
202205 1.606 120.016 1.793
202208 1.378 120.569 1.532
202211 0.924 121.675 1.018
202302 0.834 122.070 0.916
202305 1.000 124.045 1.080
202308 0.964 125.389 1.030
202311 0.593 125.468 0.633
202402 0.604 125.468 0.645
202405 0.998 127.601 1.048
202408 0.748 127.838 0.784
202411 0.720 127.838 0.755
202502 0.783 128.786 0.815
202505 0.945 129.813 0.975
202508 1.071 130.208 1.102
202511 0.993 130.682 1.018
202602 0.926 131.077 0.947
202605 0.977 134.001 0.977

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 0.24 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #127 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.89. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.24 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #127 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #127 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Caldwell Partners International in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.24 is 73.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Caldwell Partners International's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Caldwell Partners International 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 73.3% 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 Caldwell Partners International 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.93, compared to a current price of C$1.06 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 73.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.90. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.06 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.93. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: C$0.93 vs. price of C$1.06 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.3% below the Business Services median (#127 of 717)

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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