Accel (BOM:517494) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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BOM:517494 Accel Ltd BOM:517494
67 GF Score
Price ₹11.90
GF Value ₹19.51
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What is Accel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Accel BOM:517494 +1.28% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates BOM:517494 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Software companies, Accel ranks better than 75.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), Accel's current share price is ₹11.90. Accel's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹18.28. Accel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.65.

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

BOM:517494' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 2.41   Max: 15.08
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Accel's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 15.08. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 2.41.

BOM:517494's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
75.87% of 1583 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs BOM:517494: 0.62

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.

Accel's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7.568. 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 ₹18.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Accel  (BOM:517494) 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.


Accel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Accel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel'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.

Accel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Accel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.68 1.48 1.73 1.07 0.53

Accel 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 1.11 1.03 0.91 0.53 0.73

BOM:517494 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accel'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.


Accel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Accel 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=11.90/18.28
=0.65

* 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.

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

For example, Accel'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)
=7.568/167.3573*167.3573
=7.568

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Accel Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.346 105.961 0.546
201612 0.393 105.196 0.625
201703 0.143 105.196 0.228
201706 0.117 107.109 0.183
201709 0.269 109.021 0.413
201712 0.099 109.404 0.151
201803 5.679 109.786 8.657
201806 0.076 111.317 0.114
201809 0.160 115.142 0.233
201812 0.437 115.142 0.635
201903 0.304 118.202 0.430
201906 0.253 120.880 0.350
201909 0.351 123.175 0.477
201912 0.244 126.235 0.323
202003 0.783 124.705 1.051
202006 0.231 127.000 0.304
202009 3.305 130.118 4.251
202012 3.799 130.889 4.857
202103 3.339 131.771 4.241
202106 3.874 134.084 4.835
202109 4.702 135.847 5.793
202112 4.999 138.161 6.055
202203 7.349 138.822 8.860
202206 5.499 142.347 6.465
202209 5.683 144.661 6.575
202212 6.840 145.763 7.853
202303 8.623 146.865 9.826
202306 6.168 150.280 6.869
202309 6.785 151.492 7.496
202312 7.209 152.924 7.889
202403 9.114 153.035 9.967
202406 6.267 155.789 6.732
202409 6.005 157.882 6.365
202412 7.025 158.323 7.426
202503 8.010 157.552 8.509
202506 6.782 159.755 7.105
202509 7.661 162.289 7.900
202512 6.996 163.281 7.171
202603 7.366 164.272 7.504
202606 7.568 167.357 7.568

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 0.65 mean?
Accel (BOM:517494) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 as of Sep. 01, 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 Accel and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Accel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 15.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel ranks #382 out of 1583 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Accel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Accel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 15.08. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Accel's value of 0.65 is 61.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel ranks #382 out of 1583 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Accel has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accel ranks #382 out of 1583 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Accel in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Accel's value of 0.65 is 61.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Accel's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 15.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Accel 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,583 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. Accel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 61.1% 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 Accel and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel (BOM:517494) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.51, compared to a current price of ₹11.90 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 61.1% below the Software industry median of 1.67. Accel's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Accel (BOM:517494), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Sep. 01, 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 Accel (BOM:517494) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹11.90 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.51. GuruFocus considers Accel to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:517494:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: ₹19.51 vs. price of ₹11.90 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.1% below the Software median (#382 of 1583)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517494 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Accel Business Description

Address No.178, Valluvarkottam High Road, SFI Complex, 3rd Floor, Nungambakkam, Chennai, TN, IND, 600034
Accel Ltd mainly offers turnkey Information Technology services, helping its customers with digital transformation. It offers a wide range of services that include IT Infrastructure Management services, Warranty Management Services, Software Integration, Network design and implementation, Managed Print Services, Cybersecurity, and Software Services, among others, with its presence in both domestic and international markets. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is also engaged in Animation, Engineering, Real Estate, and Academic businesses. The group's operating segments are IT Services, which generate maximum revenue, Media Services, and Realty. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in India, and the rest from other markets.
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