Tucows (TSX:TC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.31 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 90% Below Median

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TSX:TC Tucows Inc TSX:TC
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What is Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Tucows TSX:TC -0.52% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 3.07. GuruFocus rates TSX:TC with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Software companies, Tucows ranks better than 87.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Tucows's current share price is C$15.17. Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$48.65. Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

TSX:TC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 3.07   Max: 6.06
Current: 0.31

During the past years, Tucows's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.06. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 3.07.

TSX:TC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.46% of 1587 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs TSX:TC: 0.31

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.

Tucows's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$11.920. 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$48.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tucows  (TSX:TC) 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.


Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tucows'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.

Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Tucows Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Tucows 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 0.52 0.59 0.55 0.66 0.49

TSX:TC vs DAVA, EXOD, AMBR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Tucows'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.


Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tucows 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=15.17/48.65
=0.31

* 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.

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

For example, Tucows'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)
=11.92/132.2623*132.2623
=11.920

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Tucows Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.670 102.002 7.352
201609 6.056 101.765 7.871
201612 6.116 101.449 7.974
201703 8.642 102.634 11.137
201706 10.375 103.029 13.319
201709 9.678 103.345 12.386
201712 10.695 103.345 13.688
201803 11.479 105.004 14.459
201806 9.852 105.557 12.344
201809 10.085 105.636 12.627
201812 10.661 105.399 13.378
201903 9.742 106.979 12.044
201906 10.312 107.690 12.665
201909 10.859 107.611 13.347
201912 10.581 107.769 12.986
202003 10.943 107.927 13.410
202006 10.446 108.401 12.745
202009 9.203 108.164 11.253
202012 8.448 108.559 10.293
202103 8.251 110.298 9.894
202106 8.498 111.720 10.061
202109 8.888 112.905 10.412
202112 9.713 113.774 11.291
202203 9.546 117.646 10.732
202206 9.881 120.806 10.818
202209 9.659 120.648 10.589
202212 9.947 120.964 10.876
202303 10.184 122.702 10.977
202306 10.418 124.203 11.094
202309 10.821 125.230 11.429
202312 10.703 125.072 11.318
202403 10.837 126.258 11.352
202406 11.187 127.522 11.603
202409 11.384 127.285 11.829
202412 12.048 127.364 12.511
202503 12.312 129.181 12.606
202506 12.167 129.892 12.389
202509 12.307 130.287 12.494
202512 12.260 130.366 12.438
202603 11.920 132.262 11.920

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 0.31 mean?
Tucows (TSX:TC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.31 as of Jul. 14, 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 Tucows and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 3.07. Over the past decade, Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 6.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Tucows ranks #199 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Tucows' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.31 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 3.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 6.06. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Tucows' value of 0.31 is 81.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tucows ranks #199 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tucows has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DAVA and EXOD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tucows ranks #199 out of 1587 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Tucows in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Tucows' value of 0.31 is 81.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tucows' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 6.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.07 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Tucows 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, based on 1,587 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. Tucows's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.31 is 81.2% 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 Tucows and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tucows's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tucows stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows (TSX:TC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.21, compared to a current price of C$15.17 — trading 49.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 3.07 and 81.2% below the Software industry median of 1.65. Tucows' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Tucows (TSX:TC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 14, 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 Tucows (TSX:TC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$15.17 is trading 49.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.21. GuruFocus considers Tucows to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.31 (90% below median its 10-year median of 3.07)
  • GF Value™: C$30.21 vs. price of C$15.17 (49.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.2% below the Software median (#199 of 1587)

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


Tucows Business Description

Other Exchanges TCX:USA0LH4:UK
Address 96 Mowat Avenue, Toronto, ON, CAN, M6K 3M1
Tucows Inc is a corporate parent, allocating capital and providing efficient shared services to its three businesses. The Company offers Mobile Service Enabler (MSE) solutions, as well as professional services to other retail mobile providers. The Company is also a distributor of Internet services, including domain name registration, digital certificates, and email. It provides these services through an Internet-based distribution network of Internet Service Providers, web hosting companies, and other providers of Internet services to end-users. It operates in three segments: Ting, Wavelo, and Tucows Domains. It generates the majority of its revenue from Tucows Domains. The company generates key revenue from Canada and USA.
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