WDFC (WD-40 Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.79 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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What is WD-40 Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

WD-40 Co WDFC +0.05% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.79 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates WDFC with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks worse than 86.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), WD-40 Co's current share price is $249.24. WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $43.05. WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WDFC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.33   Med: 6.07   Max: 11.74
Current: 5.79

During the past years, WD-40 Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.74. The lowest was 4.33. And the median was 6.07.

WDFC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.55% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs WDFC: 5.79

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.

WD-40 Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $14.474. 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 $43.05 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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WD-40 Co  (NAS:WDFC) 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.


WD-40 Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


WD-40 Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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.

WD-40 Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

WD-40 Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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WD-40 Co Quarterly Data
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WDFC vs HWKN, FUL, AVNT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 Co'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.


WD-40 Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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WD-40 Co 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.

WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=249.24/43.05
=5.79

* 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.

WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, WD-40 Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=14.474/335.1230*335.1230
=14.474

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

WD-40 Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 6.805 240.849 9.469
201611 6.276 241.353 8.714
201702 6.825 243.603 9.389
201705 6.969 244.733 9.543
201708 6.878 245.519 9.388
201711 6.966 246.669 9.464
201802 7.235 248.991 9.738
201805 7.679 251.588 10.229
201808 7.382 252.146 9.811
201811 7.296 252.038 9.701
201902 7.313 252.776 9.695
201905 8.248 256.092 10.793
201908 7.757 256.558 10.132
201911 7.170 257.208 9.342
202002 7.283 258.678 9.435
202005 7.171 256.394 9.373
202008 8.152 259.918 10.511
202011 9.088 260.229 11.704
202102 8.151 263.014 10.386
202105 9.923 269.195 12.353
202108 8.380 273.567 10.266
202111 9.798 277.948 11.813
202202 9.485 283.716 11.204
202205 9.040 292.296 10.365
202208 9.556 296.171 10.813
202211 9.177 297.711 10.330
202302 9.567 300.840 10.657
202305 10.420 304.127 11.482
202308 10.329 307.026 11.274
202311 10.337 307.051 11.282
202402 10.241 310.326 11.059
202405 11.420 314.069 12.186
202408 11.489 314.796 12.231
202411 11.309 315.493 12.013
202502 10.765 319.082 11.306
202505 11.566 321.465 12.057
202508 12.057 323.976 12.472
202511 11.397 324.122 11.784
202602 11.969 326.785 12.274
202605 14.474 335.123 14.474

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 5.79 mean?
WD-40 Co (WDFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.79 as of Jul. 16, 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.33 to 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #1107 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
WD-40 Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.79 is near median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 11.74. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. WD-40 Co's value of 5.79 is 338.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #1107 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #1107 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places WD-40 Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. WD-40 Co's value of 5.79 is 338.6% above this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.33 to 11.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 1.32, WD-40 Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.32, based on 1,279 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. WD-40 Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.79 is 338.6% 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co (WDFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.01, compared to a current price of $249.24 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 338.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 6 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.79 as of Jul. 16, 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $249.24 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.01. GuruFocus considers WD-40 Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WDFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.79 (near median its 10-year median of 6.07)
  • GF Value™: $269.01 vs. price of $249.24 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 338.6% above the Chemicals median (#1107 of 1279)

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


WD-40 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges WD1:Germany
Address 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92131
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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