Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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XSWX:AA Alcoa Corp XSWX:AA
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What is Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Alcoa XSWX:AA -2.70% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF27.47. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks better than 77.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Alcoa's current share price is CHF38.75. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF58.76. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

XSWX:AA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.57   Max: 1.1
Current: 0.68

During the past years, Alcoa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.57.

XSWX:AA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.37% of 579 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs XSWX:AA: 0.68

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.

Alcoa's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF11.238. 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 CHF58.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alcoa  (XSWX:AA) 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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.

Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

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XSWX:AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alcoa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=38.75/58.76
=0.66

* 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.

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

For example, Alcoa'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)
=11.238/333.9520*333.9520
=11.238

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alcoa Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 37.514 241.428 51.891
201612 13.945 241.432 19.289
201703 14.420 243.801 19.752
201706 15.297 244.955 20.855
201709 15.428 246.819 20.874
201712 17.168 246.524 23.257
201803 15.716 249.554 21.031
201806 18.834 251.989 24.960
201809 18.094 252.439 23.937
201812 17.825 251.233 23.694
201903 14.744 254.202 19.370
201906 14.698 256.143 19.163
201909 13.676 256.759 17.788
201912 13.079 256.974 16.997
202003 12.438 258.115 16.092
202006 11.169 257.797 14.468
202009 11.820 260.280 15.166
202012 11.787 260.474 15.112
202103 13.950 264.877 17.588
202106 13.925 271.696 17.116
202109 15.342 274.310 18.678
202112 17.046 278.802 20.418
202203 16.723 287.504 19.425
202206 19.553 296.311 22.037
202209 15.585 296.808 17.535
202212 14.714 296.797 16.556
202303 14.221 301.836 15.734
202306 13.742 305.109 15.041
202309 13.179 307.789 14.299
202312 12.912 306.746 14.057
202403 12.954 312.332 13.851
202406 14.146 314.175 15.036
202409 10.479 315.301 11.099
202412 13.397 315.605 14.176
202503 11.320 319.799 11.821
202506 9.350 322.561 9.680
202509 8.919 324.800 9.170
202512 12.342 324.054 12.719
202603 9.024 330.213 9.126
202606 11.238 333.952 11.238

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 0.66 mean?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 as of Sep. 15, 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 Alcoa and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #131 out of 579 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.10. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.29. Alcoa's value of 0.66 is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #131 out of 579 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #131 out of 579 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Alcoa in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.29. Alcoa's value of 0.66 is 71.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcoa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Alcoa 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.29, based on 579 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. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 71.2% 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 Alcoa and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.47, compared to a current price of CHF38.75 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 71.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.29. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Sep. 15, 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF38.75 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.47.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: CHF27.47 vs. price of CHF38.75 (41.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#131 of 579)

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


Alcoa Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5858
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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