Accenture (XSGO:ACNCL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.93 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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XSGO:ACNCL Accenture PLC XSGO:ACNCL
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Price CLP376,130.00
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What is Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Accenture XSGO:ACNCL 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ACNCL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP745,933.40. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Software companies, Accenture ranks worse than 52.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Accenture's current share price is CLP376130.00. Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was CLP195,051.97. Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.93.

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

XSGO:ACNCL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 3.83   Max: 6.89
Current: 1.86

During the past years, Accenture's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.89. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 3.83.

XSGO:ACNCL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
52.4% of 1603 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs XSGO:ACNCL: 1.86

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.

Accenture's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was CLP27,276.658. 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 CLP195,051.97 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Accenture  (XSGO:ACNCL) 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.


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accenture'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.

Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Accenture Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Accenture Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 3.58 2.87 2.72 2.23 1.93

XSGO:ACNCL vs FISV, CTSH, FIS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accenture'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.


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Accenture 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=376130.00/195051.97
=1.93

* 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.

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

For example, Accenture'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)
=27276.658/128.3100*128.3100
=27,276.658

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 128.3100.

Accenture Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 8,882.830 100.673 11,321.389
201611 9,047.251 99.676 11,646.250
201702 8,526.783 99.776 10,965.310
201705 9,536.302 100.573 12,166.304
201708 8,845.957 101.072 11,229.919
201711 9,552.533 100.174 12,235.516
201802 9,004.624 100.274 11,522.251
201805 10,248.453 100.972 13,023.230
201808 10,573.619 101.769 13,331.156
201811 11,014.353 100.773 14,024.180
201902 10,565.127 100.872 13,438.900
201905 11,849.205 101.969 14,910.193
201908 12,145.612 102.467 15,208.833
201911 13,634.898 101.869 17,173.973
202002 13,698.001 101.969 17,236.586
202005 13,960.622 101.470 17,653.335
202008 13,152.896 101.470 16,631.958
202011 13,864.099 100.773 17,652.659
202102 13,510.147 101.570 17,066.936
202105 14,660.192 103.165 18,233.458
202108 16,247.696 104.361 19,976.293
202111 18,877.072 106.155 22,816.797
202202 18,848.855 107.251 22,549.790
202205 21,383.371 111.239 24,665.025
202208 21,734.825 113.383 24,596.239
202211 22,566.591 115.677 25,031.029
202302 19,871.177 116.402 21,904.068
202305 20,729.649 118.696 22,408.704
202308 21,422.185 120.628 22,786.441
202311 22,532.829 120.145 24,064.170
202402 23,962.370 120.386 25,539.527
202405 23,753.906 121.835 25,016.241
202408 24,010.163 122.681 25,111.909
202411 27,082.381 121.352 28,635.118
202502 25,079.962 122.560 26,256.630
202505 26,444.961 123.888 27,388.853
202508 26,942.059 125.050 27,644.427
202511 27,985.473 125.170 28,687.513
202602 25,001.425 125.770 25,506.344
202605 27,276.658 128.310 27,276.658

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 1.93 mean?
Accenture (XSGO:ACNCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.93 as of Aug. 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 Accenture and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #840 out of 1603 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.93 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 6.89. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. Accenture's value of 1.93 is 17.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accenture ranks #840 out of 1603 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accenture has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FISV and CTSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #840 out of 1603 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Accenture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. Accenture's value of 1.93 is 17.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Accenture's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 6.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Accenture 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 1.64, based on 1,603 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. Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.93 is 17.7% 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 Accenture and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accenture stock overvalued right now?
Accenture (XSGO:ACNCL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.93. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP745,933.40, compared to a current price of CLP376,130.00 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 17.7% above the Software industry median of 1.64. Accenture's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Accenture (XSGO:ACNCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93 as of Aug. 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 Accenture (XSGO:ACNCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP376,130.00 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP745,933.40.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:ACNCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.93 (50% below median its 10-year median of 3.83)
  • GF Value™: CLP745,933.40 vs. price of CLP376,130.00 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.7% above the Software median (#840 of 1603)

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


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Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Customers of Accenture come from a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture is the world's largest professional services company by headcount, with around 800,000 employees in over 120 countries.
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