Bancontander (WAR:SAN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.54 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 247% Above Median

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WAR:SAN Banco Santander SA WAR:SAN
63 GF Score
Price zł55.58
GF Value zł25.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bancontander WAR:SAN -0.39% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates WAR:SAN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of zł25.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,304 Banks companies, Bancontander ranks worse than 50.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), Bancontander's current share price is zł55.58. Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł15.68. Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.54.

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

WAR:SAN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.02   Max: 3.5
Current: 3.5

During the past years, Bancontander's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.50. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.02.

WAR:SAN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
50.77% of 1304 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.45 vs WAR:SAN: 3.50

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.

Bancontander's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł4.601. 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 zł15.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bancontander  (WAR:SAN) 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.


Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bancontander'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.

Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bancontander 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 0.85 0.81 1.09 1.27 2.81

Bancontander 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 1.97 2.51 2.81 2.61 3.28

WAR:SAN vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bancontander'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.


Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bancontander 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=55.58/15.68
=3.54

* 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.

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

For example, Bancontander'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)
=4.601/131.3300*131.3300
=4.601

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3300.

Bancontander Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.969 99.737 3.909
201612 2.897 101.842 3.736
201703 3.146 100.896 4.095
201706 3.342 101.848 4.309
201709 3.247 101.524 4.200
201712 3.253 102.975 4.149
201803 3.349 102.122 4.307
201806 3.196 104.165 4.029
201809 2.732 103.818 3.456
201812 3.240 104.193 4.084
201903 3.117 103.488 3.956
201906 3.184 104.612 3.997
201909 2.073 103.905 2.620
201912 3.120 105.015 3.902
202003 2.753 103.469 3.494
202006 2.750 104.254 3.464
202009 3.393 103.521 4.304
202012 2.674 104.456 3.362
202103 2.590 104.857 3.244
202106 3.230 107.102 3.961
202109 2.686 107.669 3.276
202112 4.100 111.298 4.838
202203 2.841 115.153 3.240
202206 2.742 118.044 3.051
202209 2.762 117.221 3.094
202212 2.975 117.650 3.321
202303 3.376 118.948 3.727
202306 3.354 120.278 3.662
202309 3.411 121.343 3.692
202312 3.379 121.300 3.658
202403 3.802 122.762 4.067
202406 3.860 124.409 4.075
202409 3.788 123.121 4.041
202412 3.765 124.753 3.963
202503 3.716 125.531 3.888
202506 3.935 127.251 4.061
202509 3.878 126.840 4.015
202512 4.151 128.400 4.246
202603 4.374 129.860 4.424
202606 4.601 131.330 4.601

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 3.54 mean?
Bancontander (WAR:SAN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.54 as of Sep. 06, 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 Bancontander and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #662 out of 1304 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bancontander's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.54 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.50. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45. Bancontander's value of 3.54 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #662 out of 1304 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bancontander has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #662 out of 1304 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bancontander in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45. Bancontander's value of 3.54 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bancontander's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Bancontander 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.45, based on 1,304 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. Bancontander's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.54 is 2.6% 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 Bancontander and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bancontander's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bancontander stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bancontander (WAR:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł25.29, compared to a current price of zł55.58 — trading 119.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 2.6% above the Banks industry median of 3.45. Bancontander's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Bancontander (WAR:SAN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54 as of Sep. 06, 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 Bancontander (WAR:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bancontander stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł55.58 is trading 119.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł25.29. GuruFocus considers Bancontander to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:SAN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.54 (247% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: zł25.29 vs. price of zł55.58 (119.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% above the Banks median (#662 of 1304)

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


Bancontander Business Description

Address Avenida de Cantabria s/n, Boadilla del Monte, Ciudad Grupo Santander, Madrid, ESP, 28660
Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the most significant operation, with Brazil making the largest contribution. Its continental European business is mainly in Spain and Portugal. Santander's UK presence is the result of its acquisition of Abbey building society. In the US, Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
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