Match Group (WBO:MTC2) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.67 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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WBO:MTC2 Match Group Inc WBO:MTC2
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Price €34.48
GF Value €33.54
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What is Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Match Group WBO:MTC2 +1.19% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.67 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates WBO:MTC2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Interactive Media companies, Match Group ranks worse than 65.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Match Group's current share price is €34.475. Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.91. Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.67.

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

WBO:MTC2' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 2.91   Max: 11.05
Current: 2.59

During the past years, Match Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.05. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.91.

WBO:MTC2's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.95% of 326 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.375 vs WBO:MTC2: 2.59

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.

Match Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.972. 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 €12.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Match Group  (WBO:MTC2) 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.


Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Match Group'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.

Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Match Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Match Group Quarterly Data
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WBO:MTC2 vs SNAP, ZG, BILI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Match Group'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.


Match Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Match Group 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.

Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=34.475/12.91
=2.67

* 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.

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

For example, Match Group'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)
=2.972/330.2130*330.2130
=2.972

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Match Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.865 241.018 5.295
201609 3.865 241.428 5.286
201612 4.504 241.432 6.160
201703 3.995 243.801 5.411
201706 3.777 244.955 5.092
201709 3.693 246.819 4.941
201712 4.242 246.524 5.682
201803 4.198 249.554 5.555
201806 4.619 251.989 6.053
201809 4.768 252.439 6.237
201812 -6.392 251.233 -8.401
201903 5.019 254.202 6.520
201906 2.266 256.143 2.921
201909 2.546 256.759 3.274
201912 2.192 256.974 2.817
202003 2.408 258.115 3.081
202006 2.373 257.797 3.040
202009 1.777 260.280 2.254
202012 1.751 260.474 2.220
202103 1.806 264.877 2.251
202106 1.888 271.696 2.295
202109 2.272 274.310 2.735
202112 2.650 278.802 3.139
202203 2.363 287.504 2.714
202206 2.636 296.311 2.938
202209 2.726 296.808 3.033
202212 2.561 296.797 2.849
202303 2.478 301.836 2.711
202306 2.716 305.109 2.939
202309 2.816 307.789 3.021
202312 2.757 306.746 2.968
202403 2.763 312.332 2.921
202406 2.848 314.175 2.993
202409 2.926 315.301 3.064
202412 3.015 315.605 3.155
202503 2.827 319.799 2.919
202506 2.839 322.561 2.906
202509 2.992 324.800 3.042
202512 2.952 324.054 3.008
202603 2.972 330.213 2.972

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 2.67 mean?
Match Group (WBO:MTC2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.67 as of Jul. 21, 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 Match Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 11.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #215 out of 326 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Match Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.67 is near median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 11.05. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38. Match Group's value of 2.67 is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Match Group ranks #215 out of 326 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Match Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Match Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SNAP and ZG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #215 out of 326 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Match Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38. Match Group's value of 2.67 is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Match Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 11.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Match Group 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.38, based on 326 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. Match Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.67 is 94.2% 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 Match Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Match Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Match Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group (WBO:MTC2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.54, compared to a current price of €34.48 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 94.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.38. Match Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Match Group (WBO:MTC2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.67 as of Jul. 21, 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 Match Group (WBO:MTC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €34.48 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.54. GuruFocus considers Match Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MTC2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.67 (near median its 10-year median of 2.91)
  • GF Value™: €33.54 vs. price of €34.48 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.2% above the Interactive Media median (#215 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MTC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Match Group Business Description

Address 8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75231
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
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