Wells Fargo (WBO:WFC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.72 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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WBO:WFC Wells Fargo & Co WBO:WFC
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What is Wells Fargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Wells Fargo WBO:WFC 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.72 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates WBO:WFC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Wells Fargo ranks worse than 56.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Wells Fargo's current share price is €76.26. Wells Fargo's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.50. Wells Fargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.72.

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

WBO:WFC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 2.71   Max: 4.08
Current: 3.65

During the past years, Wells Fargo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.08. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 2.71.

WBO:WFC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
56.12% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.37 vs WBO:WFC: 3.65

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.

Wells Fargo's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.950. 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 €20.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wells Fargo  (WBO:WFC) 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.


Wells Fargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Wells Fargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wells Fargo'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.

Wells Fargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Wells Fargo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Wells Fargo Quarterly Data
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WBO:WFC vs C, BAC, BNY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Wells Fargo'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.


Wells Fargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Wells Fargo 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.

Wells Fargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=76.26/20.50
=3.72

* 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.

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

For example, Wells Fargo'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)
=5.95/330.2130*330.2130
=5.950

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Wells Fargo Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.821 241.018 5.235
201609 3.880 241.428 5.307
201612 4.136 241.432 5.657
201703 4.104 243.801 5.559
201706 3.928 244.955 5.295
201709 3.669 246.819 4.909
201712 3.754 246.524 5.028
201803 3.608 249.554 4.774
201806 3.765 251.989 4.934
201809 3.899 252.439 5.100
201812 3.925 251.233 5.159
201903 4.172 254.202 5.420
201906 4.250 256.143 5.479
201909 4.553 256.759 5.856
201912 4.599 256.974 5.910
202003 3.877 258.115 4.960
202006 3.955 257.797 5.066
202009 3.969 260.280 5.035
202012 3.616 260.474 4.584
202103 3.732 264.877 4.653
202106 4.048 271.696 4.920
202109 3.914 274.310 4.712
202112 4.806 278.802 5.692
202203 4.161 287.504 4.779
202206 4.220 296.311 4.703
202209 5.166 296.808 5.747
202212 4.935 296.797 5.491
202303 5.070 301.836 5.547
202306 5.088 305.109 5.507
202309 5.310 307.789 5.697
202312 5.135 306.746 5.528
202403 5.332 312.332 5.637
202406 5.513 314.175 5.794
202409 5.357 315.301 5.610
202412 5.792 315.605 6.060
202503 5.611 319.799 5.794
202506 5.459 322.561 5.589
202509 5.666 324.800 5.760
202512 5.757 324.054 5.866
202603 5.950 330.213 5.950

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 3.72 mean?
Wells Fargo (WBO:WFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.72 as of Jul. 22, 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 Wells Fargo and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Wells Fargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #729 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Wells Fargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Wells Fargo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.72 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 4.08. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37. Wells Fargo's value of 3.72 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #729 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wells Fargo has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wells Fargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to C and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #729 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Wells Fargo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37. Wells Fargo's value of 3.72 is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wells Fargo's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 4.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 3.37, Wells Fargo 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 3.37, based on 1,299 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. Wells Fargo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.72 is 10.4% 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 Wells Fargo and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wells Fargo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.72, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wells Fargo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo (WBO:WFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.53, compared to a current price of €76.26 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.72, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 10.4% above the Banks industry median of 3.37. Wells Fargo's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Wells Fargo (WBO:WFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.72 as of Jul. 22, 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 Wells Fargo (WBO:WFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €76.26 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €66.53. GuruFocus considers Wells Fargo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:WFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.72 (37% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: €66.53 vs. price of €76.26 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.4% above the Banks median (#729 of 1299)

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


Wells Fargo Business Description

Address 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Wells Fargo is a premier, North American-focused banking titan that commands a $2.2 trillion balance sheet and the third-highest deposit market share in the United States. The bank uses a dense, expansive network of 4,093 branches to champion retail consumers and the middle market, where the firm has built a particularly strong reputation. Following the removal of its federal asset cap in 2025, the firm is set to deploy its legacy excess liquidity to expand each of its four segments: consumer & business lending, commercial banking, corporate & investment banking, and wealth & investment management.
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