Adyen NV (XSWX:ADYEN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 15.39 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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What is Adyen NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Adyen NV XSWX:ADYEN 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.39 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 13.02. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADYEN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1,678.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,596 Software companies, Adyen NV ranks worse than 89.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Adyen NV's current share price is CHF1005.40. Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF65.33. Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 15.39.

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

XSWX:ADYEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.87   Med: 13.02   Max: 17.23
Current: 8.84

During the past 12 years, Adyen NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 17.23. The lowest was 6.87. And the median was 13.02.

XSWX:ADYEN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
89.22% of 1596 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.675 vs XSWX:ADYEN: 8.84

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.

Adyen NV's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF78.135. 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 CHF65.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Adyen NV  (XSWX:ADYEN) 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.


Adyen NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Adyen NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adyen NV'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.

Adyen NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Adyen NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 12.10 13.46 11.79

Adyen NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.00 13.46 0.00 11.79 0.00

XSWX:ADYEN vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Adyen NV'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.


Adyen NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Adyen NV 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.

Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1005.40/65.33
=15.39

* 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.

Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Adyen NV's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=78.135/135.2700*135.2700
=78.135

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.2700.

Adyen NV Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 23.131 100.710 31.069
201712 38.682 101.970 51.314
201812 60.948 103.970 79.296
201912 95.015 106.800 120.343
202012 128.327 107.850 160.953
202112 203.394 114.010 241.322
202212 284.038 124.940 307.522
202312 56.402 126.450 60.336
202412 66.461 131.630 68.299
202512 78.135 135.270 78.135

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 15.39 mean?
Adyen NV (XSWX:ADYEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.39 as of Aug. 20, 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 Adyen NV and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 13.02. Over the past decade, Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.87 to 17.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Adyen NV ranks #1424 out of 1596 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Adyen NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.39 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 13.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.87 to a high of 17.23. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68. Adyen NV's value of 15.39 is 818.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adyen NV ranks #1424 out of 1596 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adyen NV has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adyen NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adyen NV ranks #1424 out of 1596 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Adyen NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68. Adyen NV's value of 15.39 is 818.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Adyen NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.87 to 17.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.02 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Adyen NV 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 1.68, based on 1,596 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. Adyen NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.39 is 818.8% 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 Adyen NV and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adyen NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.39, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 13.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adyen NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adyen NV (XSWX:ADYEN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1,678.94, compared to a current price of CHF1,005.40 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.39, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 13.02 and 818.8% above the Software industry median of 1.68. Adyen NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Adyen NV (XSWX:ADYEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.39 as of Aug. 20, 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 Adyen NV (XSWX:ADYEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adyen NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF1,005.40 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1,678.94. GuruFocus considers Adyen NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADYEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 15.39 (18% above median its 10-year median of 13.02)
  • GF Value™: CHF1,678.94 vs. price of CHF1,005.40 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 818.8% above the Software median (#1424 of 1596)

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


Adyen NV Business Description

Address Simon Carmiggeltstraat 6-50, Amsterdam, NLD, 1011 DJ
Adyen is a payment company that provides merchants with a single platform to accept e-commerce, mobile, and point-of-sale payments in multiple countries using various payment schemes and methodologies. Adyen started out providing only gateway and payment processing services to merchants but soon expanded into merchant acquiring services as well. Adyen obtained a banking license to improve settlement of merchant accounts.
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