LY (YAHOY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.12 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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What is LY Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

LY YAHOY +0.32% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates YAHOY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Retail - Cyclical companies, LY ranks worse than 84.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), LY's current share price is $6.23. LY's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.94. LY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.12.

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

YAHOY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 3.14   Max: 7.42
Current: 2.08

During the past years, LY's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.42. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 3.14.

YAHOY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.41% of 802 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs YAHOY: 2.08

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.

LY's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.002. 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 $2.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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LY  (OTCPK:YAHOY) 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.


LY Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


LY Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LY'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.

LY Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

LY Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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LY Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 2.40 2.10 1.80 1.63 1.81

YAHOY vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, LY'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.


LY Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LY 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6.23/2.94
=2.12

* 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.

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

For example, LY'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)
=1.002/113.6000*113.6000
=1.002

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

LY Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.709 98.000 0.822
201612 0.670 98.400 0.773
201703 0.693 98.100 0.802
201706 0.674 98.500 0.777
201709 0.683 98.800 0.785
201712 0.718 99.400 0.821
201803 0.790 99.200 0.905
201806 0.740 99.200 0.847
201809 0.758 99.900 0.862
201812 0.851 99.700 0.970
201903 0.874 99.700 0.996
201906 0.871 99.800 0.991
201909 0.959 100.100 1.088
201912 1.060 100.500 1.198
202003 1.144 100.300 1.296
202006 1.069 99.900 1.216
202009 1.127 99.900 1.282
202012 1.281 99.300 1.465
202103 0.804 99.900 0.914
202106 0.889 99.500 1.015
202109 0.896 100.100 1.017
202112 0.942 100.100 1.069
202203 0.908 101.100 1.020
202206 0.776 101.800 0.866
202209 0.734 103.100 0.809
202212 0.895 104.100 0.977
202303 0.864 104.400 0.940
202306 0.810 105.200 0.875
202309 0.794 106.200 0.849
202312 0.876 106.800 0.932
202403 0.830 107.200 0.880
202406 0.780 108.200 0.819
202409 0.860 108.900 0.897
202412 0.884 110.700 0.907
202503 0.943 111.100 0.964
202506 0.946 111.700 0.962
202509 0.972 112.000 0.986
202512 0.919 113.000 0.924
202603 0.929 112.700 0.936
202606 1.002 113.600 1.002

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 2.12 mean?
LY (YAHOY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.12 as of Aug. 14, 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 LY and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, LY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, LY ranks #677 out of 802 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is LY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
LY's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.12 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 7.42. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. LY's value of 2.12 is 324% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LY ranks #677 out of 802 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LY has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, LY ranks #677 out of 802 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places LY in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. LY's value of 2.12 is 324% above this benchmark. Historically, LY's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 0.50, LY 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.50, based on 802 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. LY's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.12 is 324% 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 LY and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LY's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LY stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LY (YAHOY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $6.23 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 324% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.50. LY's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 LY (YAHOY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 14, 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 LY (YAHOY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LY stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.23 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25. GuruFocus considers LY to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for YAHOY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.12 (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
  • GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $6.23 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 324% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#677 of 802)

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


LY Business Description

Address Tokyo Kioicho Kioi Tower, 1-3 Kioicho Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Garden Terrace, Tokyo, JPN, 102 - 8282
LY is a leading Japanese internet services conglomerate. Its main services are Yahoo Japan, the oldest portal site in Japan that offers a wide variety of services, such as news, e-commerce, financial information, and Line, a national messenger application. In 2019, the company acquired Zozo, a leading online apparel retailer, to grow its e-commerce business. In 2022, LY consolidated with its wholly owned subsidiary PayPay, the most popular QR code payment service in Japan.
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