Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.56 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSX:SJ Stella-Jones Inc TSX:SJ
93 GF Score
Price C$76.86
GF Value C$85.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stella-Jones Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Stella-Jones TSX:SJ +1.20% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates TSX:SJ with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of C$85.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Forest Products companies, Stella-Jones ranks worse than 85.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Stella-Jones's current share price is C$76.86. Stella-Jones's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$49.35. Stella-Jones's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.56.

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

TSX:SJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 1.89   Max: 3.59
Current: 1.56

During the past years, Stella-Jones's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.59. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.89.

TSX:SJ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.08% of 248 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs TSX:SJ: 1.56

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.

Stella-Jones's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14.454. 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$49.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Stella-Jones  (TSX:SJ) 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.


Stella-Jones Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Stella-Jones Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stella-Jones'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.

Stella-Jones Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Stella-Jones 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 1.40 1.43 1.98 1.63 1.77

Stella-Jones 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 1.52 1.70 1.68 1.77 1.89

TSX:SJ vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Stella-Jones'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.


Stella-Jones Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Stella-Jones's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stella-Jones 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.

Stella-Jones's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=76.86/49.35
=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.

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

For example, Stella-Jones'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)
=14.454/132.2623*132.2623
=14.454

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Stella-Jones Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 8.133 102.002 10.546
201609 7.397 101.765 9.614
201612 4.934 101.449 6.433
201703 5.726 102.634 7.379
201706 8.571 103.029 11.003
201709 7.465 103.345 9.554
201712 5.442 103.345 6.965
201803 5.750 105.004 7.243
201806 9.549 105.557 11.965
201809 9.083 105.636 11.372
201812 6.239 105.399 7.829
201903 6.382 106.979 7.890
201906 9.653 107.690 11.856
201909 9.158 107.611 11.256
201912 6.554 107.769 8.044
202003 7.526 107.927 9.223
202006 11.378 108.401 13.882
202009 11.009 108.164 13.462
202012 7.991 108.559 9.736
202103 9.482 110.298 11.370
202106 13.807 111.720 16.346
202109 10.495 112.905 12.294
202112 8.463 113.774 9.838
202203 10.289 117.646 11.567
202206 14.554 120.806 15.934
202209 13.876 120.648 15.212
202212 11.186 120.964 12.231
202303 12.075 122.702 13.016
202306 16.673 124.203 17.755
202309 16.448 125.230 17.372
202312 12.051 125.072 12.744
202403 13.646 126.258 14.295
202406 18.537 127.522 19.226
202409 16.253 127.285 16.889
202412 13.047 127.364 13.549
202503 13.872 129.181 14.203
202506 18.619 129.892 18.959
202509 17.337 130.287 17.600
202512 13.235 130.366 13.428
202603 14.454 132.262 14.454

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?
Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 as of Jul. 26, 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 Stella-Jones and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Stella-Jones' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #211 out of 248 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Stella-Jones' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Stella-Jones' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 3.59. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47. Stella-Jones' value of 1.56 is 231.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #211 out of 248 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stella-Jones has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella-Jones' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #211 out of 248 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Stella-Jones in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47. Stella-Jones' value of 1.56 is 231.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Stella-Jones' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Stella-Jones 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.47, based on 248 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. Stella-Jones's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.56 is 231.9% 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 Stella-Jones and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stella-Jones's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella-Jones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$85.37, compared to a current price of C$76.86 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 231.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.47. Stella-Jones' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 26, 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 Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella-Jones stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$76.86 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$85.37. GuruFocus considers Stella-Jones to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.56 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.89)
  • GF Value™: C$85.37 vs. price of C$76.86 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 231.9% above the Forest Products median (#211 of 248)

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


Stella-Jones Business Description

Other Exchanges STLJF:USA97S:Germany
Address 3100 de la Cote-Vertu Boulevard, Suite 300, Saint-Laurent, QC, CAN, H4R 2J8
Stella-Jones Inc produces and sells lumber and wood products. The company operates in two segments: Pressure-treated wood, which includes utility poles, railway ties, residential lumber, and industrial products; and the Logs & Lumber segment comprises the sales of logs harvested in the course of the company's procurement process that is determined to be unsuitable for use as utility poles, it also includes the sale of excess lumber to local home-building markets. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the Pressure-treated wood segment. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, and the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
93GF Score

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