Carborundum Universal (BOM:513375) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.92 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:513375 Carborundum Universal Ltd BOM:513375
92 GF Score
Price ₹1,120.05
GF Value ₹1,242.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Carborundum Universal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Carborundum Universal BOM:513375 +1.67% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.92 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates BOM:513375 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,242.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Conglomerates companies, Carborundum Universal ranks worse than 88.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Carborundum Universal's current share price is ₹1120.05. Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹227.73. Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.92.

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

BOM:513375' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 4.85   Max: 9.5
Current: 4.92

During the past years, Carborundum Universal's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.50. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 4.85.

BOM:513375's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.07% of 461 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs BOM:513375: 4.92

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.

Carborundum Universal's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹74.590. 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 ₹227.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Carborundum Universal  (BOM:513375) 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.


Carborundum Universal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Carborundum Universal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carborundum Universal'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.

Carborundum Universal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Carborundum Universal Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Carborundum Universal 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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BOM:513375 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Carborundum Universal'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.


Carborundum Universal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Carborundum Universal 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.

Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1120.05/227.73
=4.92

* 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.

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

For example, Carborundum Universal'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)
=74.59/167.3573*167.3573
=74.590

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Carborundum Universal Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 27.144 105.961 42.872
201612 27.468 105.196 43.699
201703 29.020 105.196 46.168
201706 27.046 107.109 42.259
201709 30.665 109.021 47.073
201712 31.727 109.404 48.533
201803 33.776 109.786 51.488
201806 33.052 111.317 49.692
201809 34.331 115.142 49.900
201812 36.115 115.142 52.493
201903 36.766 118.202 52.055
201906 34.958 120.880 48.399
201909 35.716 123.175 48.527
201912 33.940 126.235 44.996
202003 30.929 124.705 41.507
202006 23.393 127.000 30.827
202009 36.057 130.118 46.376
202012 38.314 130.889 48.989
202103 39.512 131.771 50.183
202106 37.151 134.084 46.370
202109 43.907 135.847 54.091
202112 46.848 138.161 56.748
202203 44.975 138.822 54.220
202206 59.330 142.347 69.754
202209 58.719 144.661 67.932
202212 61.574 145.763 70.696
202303 62.043 146.865 70.700
202306 62.476 150.280 69.576
202309 58.994 151.492 65.172
202312 59.316 152.924 64.914
202403 62.229 153.035 68.053
202406 62.056 155.789 66.664
202409 63.354 157.882 67.156
202412 64.952 158.323 68.658
202503 71.179 157.552 75.609
202506 63.754 159.755 66.788
202509 68.040 162.289 70.165
202512 67.229 163.281 68.907
202603 73.130 164.272 74.503
202606 74.590 167.357 74.590

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 4.92 mean?
Carborundum Universal (BOM:513375) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.92 as of Aug. 29, 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 Carborundum Universal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Carborundum Universal ranks #406 out of 461 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Carborundum Universal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.92 is near median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 9.50. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Carborundum Universal's value of 4.92 is 522.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carborundum Universal ranks #406 out of 461 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carborundum Universal has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carborundum Universal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Carborundum Universal ranks #406 out of 461 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Carborundum Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Carborundum Universal's value of 4.92 is 522.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carborundum Universal's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 9.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Carborundum Universal 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.79, based on 461 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. Carborundum Universal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.92 is 522.8% 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 Carborundum Universal and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carborundum Universal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carborundum Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carborundum Universal (BOM:513375) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,242.80, compared to a current price of ₹1,120.05 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 522.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.79. Carborundum Universal's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Carborundum Universal (BOM:513375), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.92 as of Aug. 29, 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 Carborundum Universal (BOM:513375) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carborundum Universal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,120.05 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,242.80. GuruFocus considers Carborundum Universal to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:513375:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.92 (near median its 10-year median of 4.85)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,242.80 vs. price of ₹1,120.05 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 522.8% above the Conglomerates median (#406 of 461)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carborundum Universal Business Description

Other Exchanges CARBORUNIV:India
Address 43 Moore Street, Parry House, Chennai, TN, IND, 600001
Carborundum Universal Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it mainly provides solutions predominantly for industrial manufacturing needs by developing, manufacturing, and marketing products using the properties of materials known as electrominerals. The company's reportable business segments are; Surface engineering (material removal, cutting, polishing) known as Abrasives; Ceramics; Electrominerals; Power; IT services; and others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Abrasives segment which is comprised of bonded, coated, processed cloth, polymers, power tools, and coolants. The company generates maximum revenue through exports and the rest from its business in India.
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