Volvo AB (WAR:VOLV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.43 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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WAR:VOLV Volvo AB WAR:VOLV
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Price zł132.05
GF Value zł94.58
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What is Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Volvo AB WAR:VOLV 23 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates WAR:VOLV with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of zł94.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Volvo AB ranks worse than 61.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Volvo AB's current share price is zł132.05. Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł92.45. Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.43.

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

WAR:VOLV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 1.03   Max: 1.51
Current: 1.44

During the past years, Volvo AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.51. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.03.

WAR:VOLV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
61.45% of 166 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.065 vs WAR:VOLV: 1.44

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.

Volvo AB's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł24.231. 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 zł92.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Volvo AB  (WAR:VOLV) 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.


Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvo AB'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.

Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Volvo AB 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 1.18 0.92 1.16 1.15 1.24

Volvo AB 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 1.12 1.14 1.24 1.28 1.36

WAR:VOLV vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Volvo AB'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.


Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volvo AB 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.

Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=132.05/92.45
=1.43

* 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.

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

For example, Volvo AB'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)
=24.231/134.6100*134.6100
=24.231

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Volvo AB Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 14.717 101.138 19.588
201612 16.374 102.022 21.604
201703 15.758 102.022 20.792
201706 18.486 102.752 24.217
201709 17.417 103.279 22.701
201712 19.920 103.793 25.834
201803 19.753 103.962 25.576
201806 21.499 104.875 27.595
201809 18.850 105.679 24.010
201812 21.391 105.912 27.187
201903 21.065 105.886 26.779
201906 23.424 106.742 29.540
201909 18.568 107.214 23.313
201912 20.395 107.766 25.475
202003 16.964 106.563 21.429
202006 14.361 107.498 17.983
202009 15.847 107.635 19.818
202012 21.161 108.296 26.303
202103 20.095 108.360 24.963
202106 19.694 108.928 24.337
202109 18.010 110.338 21.972
202112 20.567 112.486 24.612
202203 20.105 114.825 23.569
202206 21.643 118.384 24.610
202209 19.233 122.296 21.170
202212 23.630 126.365 25.172
202303 22.886 127.042 24.249
202306 23.854 129.407 24.813
202309 21.790 130.224 22.524
202312 26.344 131.912 26.883
202403 23.007 132.205 23.425
202406 24.420 132.716 24.768
202409 20.882 132.304 21.246
202412 23.008 132.987 23.289
202503 21.948 132.825 22.243
202506 23.503 133.699 23.663
202509 21.565 133.480 21.748
202512 24.325 133.390 24.547
202603 21.708 133.560 21.879
202606 24.231 134.610 24.231

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 1.43 mean?
Volvo AB (WAR:VOLV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.43 as of Sep. 05, 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #102 out of 166 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Volvo AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.43 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.51. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. Volvo AB's value of 1.43 is 34.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #102 out of 166 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #102 out of 166 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Volvo AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07. Volvo AB's value of 1.43 is 34.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Volvo AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Volvo AB 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.07, based on 166 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. Volvo AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.43 is 34.3% 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvo AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (WAR:VOLV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł94.58, compared to a current price of zł132.05 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 34.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.07. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 9 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 Volvo AB (WAR:VOLV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43 as of Sep. 05, 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 Volvo AB (WAR:VOLV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł132.05 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł94.58. GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:VOLV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.43 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: zł94.58 vs. price of zł132.05 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#102 of 166)

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


Volvo AB Business Description

Address Gropegardsgatan 2, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-417 15
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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