WK (Workiva) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.93 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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WK Workiva Inc WK
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Price $75.71
GF Value $107.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Workiva WK +8.00% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.93 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates WK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Workiva ranks worse than 82.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Workiva's current share price is $75.71. Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.92. Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.93.

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

WK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.52   Med: 9.32   Max: 15.29
Current: 6.42

During the past years, Workiva's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 15.29. The lowest was 4.52. And the median was 9.32.

WK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.4% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs WK: 6.42

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.

Workiva's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.554. 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 $10.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Workiva  (NYSE:WK) 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.


Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workiva'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.

Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Workiva Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Workiva Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.26 8.81 8.60 5.68 4.44

WK vs ADEA, FRSH, KC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Workiva'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.


Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Workiva 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.

Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=75.71/10.92
=6.93

* 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.

Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Workiva's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.554/333.9520*333.9520
=4.554

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Workiva Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.097 241.428 1.517
201612 1.135 241.432 1.570
201703 1.263 243.801 1.730
201706 1.192 244.955 1.625
201709 1.245 246.819 1.685
201712 1.294 246.524 1.753
201803 1.398 249.554 1.871
201806 1.368 251.989 1.813
201809 1.384 252.439 1.831
201812 1.449 251.233 1.926
201903 1.547 254.202 2.032
201906 1.592 256.143 2.076
201909 1.587 256.759 2.064
201912 1.705 256.974 2.216
202003 1.805 258.115 2.335
202006 1.741 257.797 2.255
202009 1.804 260.280 2.315
202012 1.906 260.474 2.444
202103 2.074 264.877 2.615
202106 2.068 271.696 2.542
202109 2.191 274.310 2.667
202112 2.334 278.802 2.796
202203 2.465 287.504 2.863
202206 2.489 296.311 2.805
202209 2.503 296.808 2.816
202212 2.699 296.797 3.037
202303 2.797 301.836 3.095
202306 2.870 305.109 3.141
202309 2.915 307.789 3.163
202312 3.061 306.746 3.332
202403 3.199 312.332 3.420
202406 3.217 314.175 3.420
202409 3.340 315.301 3.538
202412 3.586 315.605 3.794
202503 3.673 319.799 3.836
202506 3.837 322.561 3.973
202509 3.978 324.800 4.090
202512 4.235 324.054 4.364
202603 4.232 330.213 4.280
202606 4.554 333.952 4.554

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 6.93 mean?
Workiva (WK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.93 as of Aug. 19, 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 Workiva and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.52 to 15.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Workiva ranks #1316 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Workiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.93 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.52 to a high of 15.29. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Workiva's value of 6.93 is 310.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workiva ranks #1316 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Workiva has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ADEA and FRSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Workiva ranks #1316 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Workiva in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Workiva's value of 6.93 is 310.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Workiva's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.52 to 15.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Workiva 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.69, based on 1,597 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. Workiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.93 is 310.1% 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 Workiva and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Workiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.93, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 9.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workiva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workiva (WK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.46, compared to a current price of $75.71 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.93, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 310.1% above the Software industry median of 1.69. Workiva's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Workiva (WK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.93 as of Aug. 19, 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 Workiva (WK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workiva stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $75.71 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $107.46. GuruFocus considers Workiva to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.93 (26% below median its 10-year median of 9.32)
  • GF Value™: $107.46 vs. price of $75.71 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 310.1% above the Software median (#1316 of 1597)

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


Workiva Business Description

Other Exchanges 0WKA:Germany
Address 2900 University Boulevard, Ames, IA, USA, 50010
Workiva Inc is an AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability. Accounting, finance, sustainability, risk, and audit teams rely on Workiva for their mission-critical work. It transforms how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, AI-powered, audit-ready, collaborative platform. Company's Geographical region consist of USA, Netherland, UK, and Others. Majority of revenue is from USA.
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