AEye (LIDR) PS Ratio: 120.45 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 230% Above Median

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LIDR AEye Inc LIDR
36 GF Score
Price $1.33
GF Value $0.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AEye PS Ratio?

AEye LIDR +6.45% 36 PS Ratio is 120.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 230% above its 10-year median of 36.46. GuruFocus rates LIDR with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,782 Software companies, AEye ranks worse than 98.2% on this metric.

The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, AEye's share price is $1.325. AEye's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.01. Hence, AEye's PS Ratio for today is 120.45.

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

LIDR' s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.49   Med: 36.46   Max: 501.96
Current: 120.45

During the past 6 years, AEye's highest PS Ratio was 501.96. The lowest was 4.49. And the median was 36.46.

LIDR's PS Ratio is ranked worse than
98.2% of 2782 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.98 vs LIDR: 120.45

AEye's Revenue per Sharefor the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.01.

Warning Sign:

AEye Inc revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of AEye was -52.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -75.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -58.00% per year.

During the past 6 years, AEye's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -18.70% per year. The lowest was -75.70% per year. And the median was -67.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PS Ratio


AEye  (NAS:LIDR) PS Ratio Explanation

The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.

When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.

Similar to the PE Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PS Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.


AEye PS Ratio Related Terms


AEye PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AEye's 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.

AEye PS Ratio Chart

AEye Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PS Ratio
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AEye Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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LIDR vs VHC, WHEN, USIO: PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, AEye's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


AEye PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, AEye's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AEye's PS Ratio falls into.


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AEye PS Ratio Calculation

The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.

AEye's PS Ratio for today is calculated as

PS Ratio=Share Price/Revenue per Share (TTM)
=1.325/0.011
=120.45

AEye's Share Price of today is $1.325.
AEye's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.01.

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

PS Ratio=Market Cap/Revenue

The Revenue here is for the trailing 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PS Ratio →
What does a PS Ratio of 120.45 mean?
AEye (LIDR) has a PS Ratio of 120.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on AEye and its competitors. This is 230% above median its historical median of 36.46. Over the past decade, AEye's PS Ratio has ranged from 4.49 to 501.96. According to the industry distribution chart, AEye ranks #2732 out of 2782 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is AEye's PS Ratio too high?
AEye's current PS Ratio of 120.45 is 230% above median its 10-year median of 36.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.49 to a high of 501.96. The Software industry median PS Ratio is 1.98. AEye's value of 120.45 is 5983.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AEye ranks #2732 out of 2782 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AEye has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEye's PS Ratio compare to VHC and WHEN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, AEye ranks #2732 out of 2782 companies for PS Ratio. This places AEye in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.98. AEye's value of 120.45 is 5983.3% above this benchmark. Historically, AEye's own PS Ratio has ranged from 4.49 to 501.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.46 vs. the industry median of 1.98, AEye 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 PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.98, based on 2,782 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AEye's current PS Ratio of 120.45 is 5983.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on AEye and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AEye's current PS Ratio is 120.45, which is 230% above median its own 10-year median of 36.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEye stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEye (LIDR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.28, compared to a current price of $1.33 — trading 373.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 120.45, which is 230% above median its 10-year median of 36.46 and 5983.3% above the Software industry median of 1.98. AEye's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AEye (LIDR), the current PS Ratio is 120.45 as of Aug. 09, 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 AEye (LIDR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEye stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.33 is trading 373.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.28. GuruFocus considers AEye to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIDR:

  • PS Ratio: 120.45 (230% above median its 10-year median of 36.46)
  • GF Value™: $0.28 vs. price of $1.33 (373.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5983.3% above the Software median (#2732 of 2782)

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


AEye Business Description

Address 4670 Willow Road, Suite 125, Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588
AEye Inc is a provider of high-performance, active lidar systems for vehicle autonomy, driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and robotic vision applications. The company's software-definable 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform combines solid-state active lidar, an optionally fused low-light HD camera, and integrated deterministic artificial intelligence to capture more intelligent information with less data, enabling faster, more accurate, and more reliable perception of the surroundings. Majority of the Company's revenue is generated from customers located in the United States followed by Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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