Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.18 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 55% Below Median


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What is Randstad NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Randstad NV WBO:RAND +2.95% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAND with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks better than 87.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Randstad NV's current share price is €28.66. Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €157.35. Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.18.

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

WBO:RAND' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.18

During the past years, Randstad NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.59. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.40.

WBO:RAND's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.43% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs WBO:RAND: 0.18

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.

Randstad NV's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.324. 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 €157.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Randstad NV  (WBO:RAND) 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.


Randstad NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Randstad NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Randstad NV'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.

Randstad NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Randstad NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Randstad NV Quarterly Data
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WBO:RAND vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Randstad NV'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.


Randstad NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Randstad NV 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.

Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=28.66/157.35
=0.18

* 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.

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

For example, Randstad NV'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)
=31.324/136.9100*136.9100
=31.324

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 136.9100.

Randstad NV Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 27.807 100.260 37.972
201609 29.120 100.570 39.642
201612 29.963 100.710 40.733
201703 30.300 101.440 40.895
201706 31.898 101.370 43.081
201709 31.913 102.030 42.823
201712 32.436 101.970 43.550
201803 30.970 102.470 41.379
201806 32.764 103.100 43.508
201809 32.712 103.950 43.084
201812 33.140 103.970 43.639
201903 31.144 105.370 40.466
201906 32.393 105.840 41.902
201909 32.659 106.700 41.906
201912 32.493 106.800 41.654
202003 29.472 106.850 37.763
202006 24.114 107.510 30.708
202009 28.120 107.880 35.687
202012 30.707 107.850 38.981
202103 29.962 108.870 37.679
202106 32.854 109.670 41.014
202109 33.882 110.790 41.870
202112 36.351 114.010 43.652
202203 36.042 119.460 41.307
202206 37.485 119.050 43.109
202209 38.420 126.890 41.454
202212 38.061 124.940 41.707
202303 35.501 124.720 38.971
202306 35.251 125.830 38.355
202309 34.377 127.160 37.013
202312 34.873 126.450 37.758
202403 33.229 128.580 35.382
202406 34.320 129.910 36.169
202409 34.157 131.610 35.533
202412 34.608 131.630 35.996
202503 32.173 133.330 33.037
202506 32.920 133.960 33.645
202509 32.955 135.920 33.195
202512 32.995 135.270 33.395
202603 31.324 136.910 31.324

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 0.18 mean?
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 as of Jul. 13, 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #90 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Randstad NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.59. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Randstad NV's value of 0.18 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #90 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #90 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Randstad NV in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Randstad NV's value of 0.18 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Randstad NV has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 716 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. Randstad NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 is 80% below 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.75, compared to a current price of €28.66 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 80% below the Business Services industry median of 0.90. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 13, 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.66 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.75. GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:RAND:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.18 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: €40.75 vs. price of €28.66 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80% below the Business Services median (#90 of 716)

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


Randstad NV Business Description

Address Diemermere 25, Diemen, NH, NLD, 1112 TC
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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