AKZOF (Akzo Nobel NV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.99 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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Price $67.50
GF Value $63.71
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What is Akzo Nobel NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Akzo Nobel NV AKZOF 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates AKZOF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Akzo Nobel NV ranks better than 57.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Akzo Nobel NV's current share price is $67.50. Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $67.89. Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.99.

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

AKZOF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78   Med: 1.2   Max: 1.82
Current: 1.02

During the past years, Akzo Nobel NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.82. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.20.

AKZOF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
57.6% of 1276 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.275 vs AKZOF: 1.02

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.

Akzo Nobel NV's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.402. 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 $67.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Akzo Nobel NV  (OTCPK:AKZOF) 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.


Akzo Nobel NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Akzo Nobel NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akzo Nobel NV'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.

Akzo Nobel NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Akzo Nobel NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.61 1.00 1.23 0.95 0.99

Akzo Nobel NV 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 0.98 1.00 0.99 0.82 0.99

AKZOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Akzo Nobel NV'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.


Akzo Nobel NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Akzo Nobel NV 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.

Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=67.50/67.89
=0.99

* 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.

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

For example, Akzo Nobel NV'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)
=17.402/137.7700*137.7700
=17.402

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 137.7700.

Akzo Nobel NV Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 18.066 100.570 24.748
201612 -6.151 100.710 -8.414
201703 11.381 101.440 15.457
201706 12.591 101.370 17.112
201709 12.877 102.030 17.388
201712 12.033 101.970 16.258
201803 10.605 102.470 14.258
201806 11.228 103.100 15.004
201809 10.550 103.950 13.982
201812 11.530 103.970 15.278
201903 10.537 105.370 13.777
201906 12.840 105.840 16.714
201909 12.927 106.700 16.691
201912 12.481 106.800 16.100
202003 11.722 106.850 15.114
202006 11.734 107.510 15.037
202009 14.065 107.880 17.962
202012 13.902 107.850 17.759
202103 14.269 108.870 18.057
202106 16.112 109.670 20.240
202109 15.401 110.790 19.152
202112 14.846 114.010 17.940
202203 15.529 119.460 17.909
202206 17.145 119.050 19.841
202209 16.285 126.890 17.681
202212 16.198 124.940 17.861
202303 16.685 124.720 18.431
202306 17.407 125.830 19.059
202309 17.026 127.160 18.447
202312 16.166 126.450 17.613
202403 16.820 128.580 18.022
202406 17.439 129.910 18.494
202409 17.337 131.610 18.148
202412 16.056 131.630 16.805
202503 16.368 133.330 16.913
202506 17.587 133.960 18.087
202509 17.482 135.920 17.720
202512 16.163 135.270 16.462
202603 16.112 136.910 16.213
202606 17.402 137.770 17.402

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 0.99 mean?
Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 as of Aug. 02, 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 Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #541 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Akzo Nobel NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.82. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 0.99 is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #541 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Akzo Nobel NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akzo Nobel NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #541 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Akzo Nobel NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 0.99 is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Akzo Nobel NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Akzo Nobel NV has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,276 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. Akzo Nobel NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 is 22.4% below 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 Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akzo Nobel NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akzo Nobel NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.71, compared to a current price of $67.50 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 22.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Akzo Nobel NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 02, 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 Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $67.50 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.71. GuruFocus considers Akzo Nobel NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AKZOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.99 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: $63.71 vs. price of $67.50 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.4% below the Chemicals median (#541 of 1276)

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


Akzo Nobel NV Business Description

Address Christian Neefestraat 2, P.O. Box 75730, Amsterdam, NH, NLD, 1077 WW
AkzoNobel is the world's third-largest paints and coatings producer, with its largest market being Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, which accounted for roughly 48% of revenue in 2025. The company operates through two segments: decorative paints, which focuses on architectural interior and exterior coatings, and performance coatings, which serves industrial end markets such as automotive refinish, aerospace, and marine and protective applications.
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