Lam Research (WBO:LRC2) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 29.69 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 280% Above Median

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WBO:LRC2 Lam Research Corp WBO:LRC2
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Price €280.55
GF Value €112.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lam Research Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lam Research WBO:LRC2 +1.67% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 29.69 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 7.81. GuruFocus rates WBO:LRC2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €112.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 733 Semiconductors companies, Lam Research ranks worse than 94.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Lam Research's current share price is €280.55. Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.45. Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 29.69.

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

WBO:LRC2' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79   Med: 7.81   Max: 34.43
Current: 28.25

During the past years, Lam Research's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 34.43. The lowest was 3.79. And the median was 7.81.

WBO:LRC2's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
94.13% of 733 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.98 vs WBO:LRC2: 28.25

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.

Lam Research's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.019. 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 €9.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lam Research  (WBO:LRC2) 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.


Lam Research Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lam Research Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lam Research'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.

Lam Research Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lam Research Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Lam Research Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WBO:LRC2 vs AMAT, KLAC, TER: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Lam Research'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.


Lam Research Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lam Research 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.

Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=280.55/9.45
=29.69

* 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.

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

For example, Lam Research'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)
=4.019/330.2130*330.2130
=4.019

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lam Research Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.775 241.018 1.062
201609 0.808 241.428 1.105
201612 0.972 241.432 1.329
201703 1.088 243.801 1.474
201706 1.119 244.955 1.508
201709 1.131 246.819 1.513
201712 1.353 246.524 1.812
201803 1.305 249.554 1.727
201806 1.525 251.989 1.998
201809 1.208 252.439 1.580
201812 1.367 251.233 1.797
201903 1.367 254.202 1.776
201906 1.352 256.143 1.743
201909 1.305 256.759 1.678
201912 1.549 256.974 1.990
202003 1.529 258.115 1.956
202006 1.682 257.797 2.154
202009 1.832 260.280 2.324
202012 1.947 260.474 2.468
202103 2.235 264.877 2.786
202106 2.397 271.696 2.913
202109 2.566 274.310 3.089
202112 2.643 278.802 3.130
202203 2.632 287.504 3.023
202206 3.171 296.311 3.534
202209 3.735 296.808 4.155
202212 3.654 296.797 4.065
202303 2.669 301.836 2.920
202306 2.203 305.109 2.384
202309 2.450 307.789 2.628
202312 2.607 306.746 2.806
202403 2.654 312.332 2.806
202406 2.743 314.175 2.883
202409 2.880 315.301 3.016
202412 3.236 315.605 3.386
202503 3.390 319.799 3.500
202506 3.511 322.561 3.594
202509 3.574 324.800 3.634
202512 3.618 324.054 3.687
202603 4.019 330.213 4.019

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 29.69 mean?
Lam Research (WBO:LRC2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 29.69 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lam Research and its competitors. This is 280% above median its historical median of 7.81. Over the past decade, Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.79 to 34.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #690 out of 733 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lam Research's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 29.69 is 280% above median its 10-year median of 7.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 34.43. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98. Lam Research's value of 29.69 is 896.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #690 out of 733 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lam Research has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Research's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AMAT and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #690 out of 733 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lam Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98. Lam Research's value of 29.69 is 896.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lam Research's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.79 to 34.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.81 vs. the industry median of 2.98, Lam Research 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 2.98, based on 733 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. Lam Research's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 29.69 is 896.3% 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 Lam Research and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Research's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 29.69, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 7.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research (WBO:LRC2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €112.89, compared to a current price of €280.55 — trading 148.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 29.69, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 7.81 and 896.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.98. Lam Research's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lam Research (WBO:LRC2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 29.69 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lam Research (WBO:LRC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €280.55 is trading 148.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €112.89. GuruFocus considers Lam Research to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LRC2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 29.69 (280% above median its 10-year median of 7.81)
  • GF Value™: €112.89 vs. price of €280.55 (148.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 896.3% above the Semiconductors median (#690 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LRC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lam Research Business Description

Address 4650 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
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