Xylem (XYL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.41 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — Near Median


XYL Xylem Inc XYL
86 GF Score
Price $121.22
GF Value $136.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Xylem XYL +1.96% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.70. GuruFocus rates XYL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,296 Industrial Products companies, Xylem ranks worse than 67.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Xylem's current share price is $121.22. Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.54. Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.41.

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

XYL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38   Med: 3.7   Max: 5.18
Current: 3.41

During the past years, Xylem's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.18. The lowest was 2.38. And the median was 3.70.

XYL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
67.77% of 2296 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs XYL: 3.41

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.

Xylem's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.732. 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 $35.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Xylem  (NYSE:XYL) 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.


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xylem'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.

Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Xylem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Xylem Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.57 3.80 4.27 3.93 3.36

XYL vs INIO, OTIS, DOV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Xylem'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.


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Xylem 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=121.22/35.54
=3.41

* 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.

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

For example, Xylem's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=8.732/330.2130*330.2130
=8.732

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Xylem Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.181 241.018 7.098
201609 4.975 241.428 6.805
201612 6.063 241.432 8.293
201703 5.927 243.801 8.028
201706 6.445 244.955 8.688
201709 6.606 246.819 8.838
201712 7.036 246.524 9.425
201803 6.709 249.554 8.877
201806 7.276 251.989 9.535
201809 7.107 252.439 9.297
201812 7.666 251.233 10.076
201903 6.830 254.202 8.872
201906 7.423 256.143 9.570
201909 7.152 256.759 9.198
201912 7.567 256.974 9.724
202003 6.194 258.115 7.924
202006 6.423 257.797 8.227
202009 6.740 260.280 8.551
202012 7.569 260.474 9.596
202103 6.920 264.877 8.627
202106 7.452 271.696 9.057
202109 6.966 274.310 8.386
202112 7.289 278.802 8.633
202203 7.028 287.504 8.072
202206 7.553 296.311 8.417
202209 7.627 296.808 8.485
202212 8.303 296.797 9.238
202303 7.987 301.836 8.738
202306 8.331 305.109 9.016
202309 8.571 307.789 9.195
202312 8.734 306.746 9.402
202403 8.366 312.332 8.845
202406 8.908 314.175 9.363
202409 8.632 315.301 9.040
202412 9.258 315.605 9.687
202503 8.487 319.799 8.763
202506 9.434 322.561 9.658
202509 9.292 324.800 9.447
202512 9.813 324.054 10.000
202603 8.732 330.213 8.732

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 3.41 mean?
Xylem (XYL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.41 as of Jul. 12, 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 Xylem and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.70. Over the past decade, Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1556 out of 2296 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.41 is near median its 10-year median of 3.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 5.18. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89. Xylem's value of 3.41 is 80.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1556 out of 2296 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to INIO and OTIS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1556 out of 2296 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Xylem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89. Xylem's value of 3.41 is 80.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Xylem's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 5.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.70 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Xylem 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.89, based on 2,296 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. Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.41 is 80.4% 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 Xylem and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (XYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.28, compared to a current price of $121.22 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.70 and 80.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.89. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Xylem (XYL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 as of Jul. 12, 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 Xylem (XYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $121.22 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.28. GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XYL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.41 (near median its 10-year median of 3.70)
  • GF Value™: $136.28 vs. price of $121.22 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1556 of 2296)

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


Xylem Business Description

Address 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, USA, 20003
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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