2U (TWOUQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.00 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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What is 2U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

2U TWOUQ +28.57% 12 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TWOUQ with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

As of today (2026-08-02), 2U's current share price is $0.27. 2U's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was $297.35. 2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for 2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TWOUQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 1.25
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio only.

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.

2U's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2024 was $64.415. 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 $297.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2024.

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2U  (OTCPK:TWOUQ) 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.


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2U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 2U'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.

2U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

2U Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.73 0.13

2U Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24
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 0.43 0.26 0.13 0.04 0.02

TWOUQ vs STG, APEI, LINC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, 2U'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.


2U Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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2U 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.

2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.27/297.35
=0.00

* 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.

2U's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as:

For example, 2U's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2024 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2024 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2024)
=64.415/314.1750*314.1750
=64.415

Current CPI (Jun. 2024) = 314.1750.

2U Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201409 21.168 238.031 27.939
201412 22.681 234.812 30.347
201503 25.338 236.119 33.714
201506 25.553 238.638 33.641
201509 26.723 237.945 35.284
201512 28.399 236.525 37.722
201603 30.969 238.132 40.858
201606 31.684 241.018 41.301
201609 33.244 241.428 43.261
201612 36.552 241.432 47.565
201703 41.161 243.801 53.042
201706 40.903 244.955 52.461
201709 43.045 246.819 54.792
201712 49.672 246.524 63.303
201803 52.556 249.554 66.165
201806 53.149 251.989 66.265
201809 55.652 252.439 69.262
201812 59.573 251.233 74.498
201903 63.072 254.202 77.952
201906 67.160 256.143 82.376
201909 72.821 256.759 89.105
201912 77.080 256.974 94.238
202003 82.734 258.115 100.703
202006 85.528 257.797 104.232
202009 87.958 260.280 106.171
202012 92.959 260.474 112.124
202103 94.655 264.877 112.272
202106 95.610 271.696 110.558
202109 93.324 274.310 106.887
202112 96.791 278.802 109.071
202203 99.657 287.504 108.902
202206 93.991 296.311 99.658
202209 89.667 296.808 94.914
202212 90.475 296.797 95.772
202303 90.206 301.836 93.894
202306 82.684 305.109 85.141
202309 84.541 307.789 86.295
202312 93.375 306.746 95.636
202403 71.307 312.332 71.728
202406 64.415 314.175 64.415

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 0.00 mean?
2U (TWOUQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 02, 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 2U and its competitors.
Is 2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
2U's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.00. Overall, 2U has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to STG and APEI?
2U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25. 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 Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.25, based on 163 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. 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 2U and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 2U's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 2U stock overvalued right now?
2U (TWOUQ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.00. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.00. 2U's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 2U (TWOUQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 02, 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.

2U Business Description

Address 7900 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD, USA, 20706
2U Inc provides educational technology services for nonprofit colleges and universities. It builds, delivers, and monitors educational platforms that enable online delivery of degree programs and alternative credentials such as short technical courses. The company provides a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform and various technology-enabled services such as learning technology, live class application monitoring, content development, and marketing, among others that help its clients to reach students globally. It is organized into two reportable business segments: the Degree Program segment and the Alternative Credential segment. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Degree Program segment, and most of the company's revenue is earned in the United States.
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