VSE (VSEC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.16 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 351% Above Median

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What is VSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

VSE VSEC -6.90% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 351% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates VSEC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Aerospace & Defense companies, VSE ranks worse than 52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), VSE's current share price is $214.51. VSE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $67.97. VSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.16.

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

VSEC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.7   Max: 3.56
Current: 3.39

During the past years, VSE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.56. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.70.

VSEC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
52% of 225 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.14 vs VSEC: 3.39

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.

VSE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.311. 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 $67.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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VSE  (NAS:VSEC) 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.


VSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


VSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VSE'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.

VSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

VSE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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VSE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.93 2.45 2.57 2.72 3.36

VSEC vs AIR, MRCY, KRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, VSE'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.


VSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, VSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VSE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=214.51/67.97
=3.16

* 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.

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

For example, VSE's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=14.311/333.9520*333.9520
=14.311

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

VSE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 15.960 241.428 22.076
201612 19.799 241.432 27.386
201703 18.185 243.801 24.909
201706 17.848 244.955 24.333
201709 16.042 246.819 21.705
201712 17.866 246.524 24.202
201803 16.234 249.554 21.724
201806 15.605 251.989 20.681
201809 15.449 252.439 20.438
201812 16.465 251.233 21.886
201903 15.484 254.202 20.342
201906 17.079 256.143 22.267
201909 17.932 256.759 23.323
201912 17.638 256.974 22.922
202003 15.982 258.115 20.678
202006 15.281 257.797 19.795
202009 14.910 260.280 19.130
202012 13.574 260.474 17.403
202103 13.554 264.877 17.089
202106 13.786 271.696 16.945
202109 15.701 274.310 19.115
202112 -4.628 278.802 -5.543
202203 18.061 287.504 20.979
202206 13.251 296.311 14.934
202209 13.042 296.808 14.674
202212 13.371 296.797 15.045
202303 14.590 301.836 16.142
202306 15.888 305.109 17.390
202309 15.372 307.789 16.679
202312 -5.128 306.746 -5.583
202403 10.187 312.332 10.892
202406 11.210 314.175 11.916
202409 11.020 315.301 11.672
202412 11.221 315.605 11.873
202503 12.345 319.799 12.891
202506 13.127 322.561 13.591
202509 13.630 324.800 14.014
202512 13.253 324.054 13.658
202603 11.661 330.213 11.793
202606 14.311 333.952 14.311

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 3.16 mean?
VSE (VSEC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.16 as of Aug. 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 VSE and its competitors. This is 351% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, VSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, VSE ranks #117 out of 225 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is VSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
VSE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.16 is 351% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 3.56. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14. VSE's value of 3.16 is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VSE ranks #117 out of 225 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VSE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AIR and MRCY?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, VSE ranks #117 out of 225 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places VSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14. VSE's value of 3.16 is 0.6% above this benchmark. Historically, VSE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 3.14, VSE 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.14, based on 225 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. VSE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.16 is 0.6% 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 VSE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VSE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16, which is 351% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VSE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSE (VSEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.77, compared to a current price of $214.51 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16, which is 351% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 0.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.14. VSE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 VSE (VSEC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16 as of Aug. 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 VSE (VSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $214.51 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of $157.77. GuruFocus considers VSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VSEC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.16 (351% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: $157.77 vs. price of $214.51 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#117 of 225)

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


VSE Business Description

Other Exchanges VSECU:USAVS3:Germany
Address 3361 Enterprise Way, Miramar, FL, USA, 33025
VSE Corp is a diversified aftermarket products and services company serving commercial and government markets. The Company's operations include aircraft and airframe parts supply and distribution, and MRO services of aircraft components and engine accessories. The Company operates as a single reportable segment: Aviation, which is a provider of aftermarket parts distribution and MRO services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators.
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