Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.88 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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TSX:GCU Gunnison Copper Corp TSX:GCU
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Price C$0.36
GF Value C$1.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Gunnison Copper Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Gunnison Copper TSX:GCU -4.05% 45 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.88 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates TSX:GCU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 Metals & Mining companies, Gunnison Copper ranks worse than 87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Gunnison Copper's current share price is C$0.355. Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.04. Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 8.88.

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

TSX:GCU' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6   Med: 11.5   Max: 85
Current: 10.07

During the past years, Gunnison Copper's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 85.00. The lowest was 6.00. And the median was 11.50.

TSX:GCU's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87% of 577 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs TSX:GCU: 10.07

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.

Gunnison Copper's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.066. 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$0.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Gunnison Copper  (TSX:GCU) 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.


Gunnison Copper Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Gunnison Copper Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gunnison Copper'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.

Gunnison Copper Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Gunnison Copper 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 17.55 7.10 7.04 11.57 18.43

Gunnison Copper 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 16.68 0.00 19.41 18.43 11.49

TSX:GCU vs SCCO, FCX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Gunnison Copper'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.


Gunnison Copper Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gunnison Copper 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.

Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.355/0.04
=8.88

* 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.

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

For example, Gunnison Copper'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)
=0.066/330.2130*330.2130
=0.066

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Gunnison Copper Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.000 246.819 0.000
201712 0.000 246.524 0.000
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 0.000 252.439 0.000
201812 0.000 251.233 0.000
201903 0.000 254.202 0.000
201906 0.000 256.143 0.000
201909 0.000 256.759 0.000
201912 0.000 256.974 0.000
202003 0.000 258.115 0.000
202006 0.000 257.797 0.000
202009 0.000 260.280 0.000
202012 0.000 260.474 0.000
202103 0.002 264.877 0.002
202106 0.005 271.696 0.006
202109 0.008 274.310 0.010
202112 0.008 278.802 0.009
202203 0.006 287.504 0.007
202206 0.006 296.311 0.007
202209 0.003 296.808 0.003
202212 0.005 296.797 0.006
202303 0.005 301.836 0.005
202306 0.004 305.109 0.004
202309 0.002 307.789 0.002
202312 0.002 306.746 0.002
202403 0.001 312.332 0.001
202406 0.003 314.175 0.003
202409 0.001 315.301 0.001
202412 0.001 315.605 0.001
202503 0.003 319.799 0.003
202506 0.000 322.561 0.000
202509 0.011 324.800 0.011
202512 0.025 324.054 0.025
202603 0.066 330.213 0.066

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 8.88 mean?
Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.88 as of Jul. 16, 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 Gunnison Copper and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 11.50. Over the past decade, Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.00 to 85.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #502 out of 577 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Gunnison Copper's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.88 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 11.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 85.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.10. Gunnison Copper's value of 8.88 is 322.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #502 out of 577 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gunnison Copper has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gunnison Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #502 out of 577 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Gunnison Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.10. Gunnison Copper's value of 8.88 is 322.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gunnison Copper's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.00 to 85.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Gunnison Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.10, based on 577 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. Gunnison Copper's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.88 is 322.9% 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 Gunnison Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gunnison Copper's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.88, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 11.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gunnison Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.88, compared to a current price of C$0.36 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.88, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 322.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.10. Gunnison Copper's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.88 as of Jul. 16, 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 Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunnison Copper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.36 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.88. GuruFocus considers Gunnison Copper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GCU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.88 (23% below median its 10-year median of 11.50)
  • GF Value™: C$1.88 vs. price of C$0.36 (81.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 322.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#502 of 577)

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


Gunnison Copper Business Description

Other Exchanges GCUMF:USA3XS0:Germany
Address 2999 North 44th Street, Suite 300, Concord Place, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85018
Gunnison Copper Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of copper mineral properties and the construction and operation of copper mines in Arizona, USA. The company is focused on the development of the Gunnison Copper Project, which is designed to be a large-scale open pit operation producing finished copper cathodes. The company operates in two reportable operating segments in the United States: Gunnison and Johnson Camp Mine.
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