IST (BOM:508807) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.28 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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BOM:508807 IST Ltd BOM:508807
68 GF Score
Price ₹649.55
GF Value ₹948.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is IST Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

IST BOM:508807 -1.73% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.28 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:508807 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹948.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Vehicles & Parts companies, IST ranks worse than 93.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), IST's current share price is ₹649.55. IST's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹123.07. IST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.28.

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

BOM:508807' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.81   Med: 7.25   Max: 8.97
Current: 5.28

During the past years, IST's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.97. The lowest was 4.81. And the median was 7.25.

BOM:508807's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
93.08% of 1040 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.755 vs BOM:508807: 5.28

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.

IST's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹29.520. 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 ₹123.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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IST  (BOM:508807) 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.


IST Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


IST Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IST'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.

IST Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

IST Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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IST 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 6.93 7.94 7.50 6.25 4.26

BOM:508807 vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, IST'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.


IST Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IST 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=649.55/123.07
=5.28

* 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.

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

For example, IST'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)
=29.52/164.2724*164.2724
=29.520

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

IST Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201209 4.594 82.244 9.176
201212 4.860 83.774 9.530
201303 39.962 85.687 76.612
201403 0.000 91.425 0.000
201503 0.000 97.163 0.000
201603 0.000 102.518 0.000
201703 0.000 105.196 0.000
201803 0.000 109.786 0.000
201806 24.648 111.317 36.374
201809 24.135 115.142 34.433
201812 25.890 115.142 36.937
201903 24.489 118.202 34.034
201906 23.244 120.880 31.588
201909 24.540 123.175 32.728
201912 25.615 126.235 33.333
202003 27.533 124.705 36.269
202006 22.794 127.000 29.484
202009 31.394 130.118 39.635
202012 27.298 130.889 34.260
202103 34.763 131.771 43.337
202106 24.950 134.084 30.567
202109 29.914 135.847 36.173
202112 23.631 138.161 28.097
202203 28.348 138.822 33.545
202206 24.101 142.347 27.813
202209 26.427 144.661 30.010
202212 21.480 145.763 24.208
202303 31.097 146.865 34.783
202306 24.470 150.280 26.748
202309 20.593 151.492 22.330
202312 24.131 152.924 25.922
202403 24.527 153.035 26.328
202406 24.676 155.789 26.020
202409 26.305 157.882 27.370
202412 23.456 158.323 24.337
202503 24.185 157.552 25.217
202506 25.198 159.755 25.910
202509 24.893 162.289 25.197
202512 28.861 163.281 29.036
202603 29.520 164.272 29.520

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 5.28 mean?
IST (BOM:508807) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.28 as of Aug. 16, 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 IST and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 7.25. Over the past decade, IST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.81 to 8.97. According to the industry distribution chart, IST ranks #968 out of 1040 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is IST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
IST's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.28 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.81 to a high of 8.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. IST's value of 5.28 is 599.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IST ranks #968 out of 1040 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IST has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, IST ranks #968 out of 1040 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places IST in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. IST's value of 5.28 is 599.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IST's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.81 to 8.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.25 vs. the industry median of 0.76, IST 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.76, based on 1,040 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. IST's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.28 is 599.3% 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 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 IST and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IST's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.28, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IST stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IST (BOM:508807) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹948.02, compared to a current price of ₹649.55 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.28, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.25 and 599.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.76. IST's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 IST (BOM:508807), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.28 as of Aug. 16, 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 IST (BOM:508807) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IST stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹649.55 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹948.02. GuruFocus considers IST to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:508807:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.28 (27% below median its 10-year median of 7.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹948.02 vs. price of ₹649.55 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 599.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#968 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:508807 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IST Business Description

Address A-23, New Office Complex, Defence Colony, New Delhi, IND, 110024
IST Ltd manufactures high-precision auto components. The company's business segments are based on its principal activities in precision engineering components and assemblies, SEZ development, and trading. Its products include Piston Cooling Nozzles Assembly, Throttle Shaft and Throttle Valve, Carburetor and Automotive Assembly Components, CNG Kit Components, and Tractor and Automotive Assembly Components. The company produces precision turned, milled, and drilled components, as well as stampings for various industries. IST Ltd operates both in India and internationally, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Indian market.
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