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Palo Alto NetworksXSWX:PANW +1.67%76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 40.21 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 21.78. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PANW with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF172.17. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Palo Alto Networks ranks worse than 98.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PANW'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.43 Med: 21.78 Max: 38.53
Current: 38.52
During the past years, Palo Alto Networks's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 38.53. The lowest was 13.43. And the median was 21.78.
XSWX:PANW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 98.87% of 1590
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.665
vs XSWX:PANW: 38.52
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.
Palo Alto Networks's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2.952. 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 CHF7.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
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Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) 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.
Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palo Alto Networks'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.
Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
XSWX:PANW vs PLTR, CRWD, FTNT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palo Alto Networks'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.
Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Palo Alto Networks 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.
Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 40.21 mean?
Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 40.21 as of Jul. 18, 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 Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 21.78. Over the past decade, Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.43 to 38.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #1572 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 40.21 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 21.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.43 to a high of 38.53. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Palo Alto Networks' value of 40.21 is 2315% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #1572 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PLTR and CRWD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #1572 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Palo Alto Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Palo Alto Networks' value of 40.21 is 2315% above this benchmark. Historically, Palo Alto Networks' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 13.43 to 38.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.78 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Palo Alto Networks 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 1.67, based on 1,590 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. Palo Alto Networks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 40.21 is 2315% 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 Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palo Alto Networks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 40.21, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 21.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palo Alto Networks stock overvalued right now?
Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 40.21. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF172.17, compared to a current price of CHF292.35 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 40.21, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 21.78 and 2315% above the Software industry median of 1.67. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 40.21 as of Jul. 18, 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 Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF292.35 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF172.17.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PANW:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 40.21 (85% above median its 10-year median of 21.78)
GF Value™: CHF172.17 vs. price of CHF292.35 (69.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2315% above the Software median (#1572 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PANW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three-fourths of the Global 2000.
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