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Spotify TechnologyXSWX:SPOT -1.98%76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.12 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SPOT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF424.84. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Interactive Media companies, Spotify Technology ranks worse than 90.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spotify Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SPOT'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 7.35 Max: 8.14
Current: 8.07
During the past years, Spotify Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.14. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 7.35.
XSWX:SPOT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 90.86% of 339
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs XSWX:SPOT: 8.07
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.
Spotify Technology's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF21.062. 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 CHF54.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) 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.
Spotify Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Spotify Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spotify Technology'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.
Spotify Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
XSWX:SPOT vs NBIS, BIDU, RDDT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Spotify Technology'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.
Spotify Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Spotify Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spotify Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Spotify Technology 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.
Spotify Technology'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 8.12 mean?
Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.12 as of Sep. 07, 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 Spotify Technology and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Spotify Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.11 to 8.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Spotify Technology ranks #308 out of 339 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Spotify Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Spotify Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.12 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 8.14. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.30. Spotify Technology's value of 8.12 is 524.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spotify Technology ranks #308 out of 339 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spotify Technology has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spotify Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NBIS and BIDU?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Spotify Technology ranks #308 out of 339 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Spotify Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.30. Spotify Technology's value of 8.12 is 524.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Spotify Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.11 to 8.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Spotify Technology 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.30, based on 339 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. Spotify Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.12 is 524.6% 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 Spotify Technology and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spotify Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.12, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spotify Technology stock overvalued right now?
Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.12. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF424.84, compared to a current price of CHF445.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.12, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 524.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.30. Spotify Technology's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.12 as of Sep. 07, 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 Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotify Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF445.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF424.84.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SPOT:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.12 (10% above median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: CHF424.84 vs. price of CHF445.00 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 524.6% above the Interactive Media median (#308 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SPOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service, with over 750 million monthly active users and nearly 300 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that includes most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also offers access to audiobooks and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog, but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
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