ULH (Universal Logistics Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.21 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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ULH Universal Logistics Holdings Inc ULH
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What is Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Universal Logistics Holdings ULH +1.47% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates ULH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Transportation companies, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks better than 86.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Universal Logistics Holdings's current share price is $14.525. Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.00. Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.21.

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

ULH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.44   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.21

During the past years, Universal Logistics Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.44.

ULH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.43% of 759 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs ULH: 0.21

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.

Universal Logistics Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.948. 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 $68.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Universal Logistics Holdings  (NAS:ULH) 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.


Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Logistics Holdings'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.

Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Universal Logistics Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Universal Logistics Holdings Quarterly Data
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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 0.40 0.38 0.35 0.23 0.31

ULH vs PAMT, TOPP, ETS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Universal Logistics Holdings'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.


Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Logistics Holdings 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.

Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.525/68.00
=0.21

* 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.

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

For example, Universal Logistics Holdings'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)
=13.948/330.2130*330.2130
=13.948

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Universal Logistics Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 9.742 241.018 13.347
201609 9.555 241.428 13.069
201612 9.293 241.432 12.710
201703 10.003 243.801 13.548
201706 10.730 244.955 14.465
201709 11.004 246.819 14.722
201712 11.060 246.524 14.815
201803 11.803 249.554 15.618
201806 12.884 251.989 16.884
201809 13.183 252.439 17.245
201812 13.618 251.233 17.899
201903 13.298 254.202 17.274
201906 13.499 256.143 17.403
201909 13.285 256.759 17.086
201912 13.795 256.974 17.727
202003 14.038 258.115 17.959
202006 9.584 257.797 12.276
202009 13.557 260.280 17.200
202012 14.331 260.474 18.168
202103 15.419 264.877 19.222
202106 15.696 271.696 19.077
202109 16.548 274.310 19.920
202112 17.360 278.802 20.561
202203 19.500 287.504 22.397
202206 19.918 296.311 22.197
202209 19.221 296.808 21.384
202212 17.440 296.797 19.404
202303 16.622 301.836 18.185
202306 15.682 305.109 16.972
202309 16.011 307.789 17.177
202312 14.864 306.746 16.001
202403 18.684 312.332 19.754
202406 17.538 314.175 18.433
202409 16.197 315.301 16.963
202412 17.647 315.605 18.464
202503 14.514 319.799 14.987
202506 14.950 322.561 15.305
202509 15.064 324.800 15.315
202512 14.637 324.054 14.915
202603 13.948 330.213 13.948

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 0.21 mean?
Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 as of Jul. 20, 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 Universal Logistics Holdings and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Universal Logistics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #103 out of 759 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Universal Logistics Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.82. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Universal Logistics Holdings' value of 0.21 is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #103 out of 759 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Logistics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Logistics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PAMT and TOPP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #103 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Universal Logistics Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Universal Logistics Holdings' value of 0.21 is 76.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Logistics Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Universal Logistics Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.89, based on 759 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. Universal Logistics Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 is 76.4% 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 Universal Logistics Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Logistics Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.49, compared to a current price of $14.53 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 76.4% below the Transportation industry median of 0.89. Universal Logistics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21 as of Jul. 20, 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.53 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.49. GuruFocus considers Universal Logistics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ULH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.21 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
  • GF Value™: $23.49 vs. price of $14.53 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.4% below the Transportation median (#103 of 759)

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


Universal Logistics Holdings Business Description

Address 12755 East Nine Mile Road, Warren, MI, USA, 48089
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc is an asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. It offers services such as truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services. The firm has three reportable segments, namely contract logistics, intermodal, and trucking. The company generates the key revenue from Contract Logistics, which provides value-added and dedicated transportation services to support inbound and internal logistics requirements of industrial manufacturers and retailers, generally under contractual arrangements of one year or longer. Geographically, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, and Colombia.
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