Indian Oil (BOM:530965) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.25 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:530965 Indian Oil Corp Ltd BOM:530965
73 GF Score
Price ₹139.05
GF Value ₹164.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Indian Oil Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Indian Oil BOM:530965 +0.22% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:530965 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹164.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Oil & Gas companies, Indian Oil ranks better than 82.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Indian Oil's current share price is ₹139.05. Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹548.87. Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.25.

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

BOM:530965' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.39
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Indian Oil's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.39. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.27.

BOM:530965's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
82.54% of 710 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs BOM:530965: 0.25

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.

Indian Oil's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹192.772. 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 ₹548.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Indian Oil  (BOM:530965) 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.


Indian Oil Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Indian Oil Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Oil'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.

Indian Oil Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Indian Oil 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 0.00 0.17 0.34 0.25 0.25

Indian Oil 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 0.29 0.29 0.32 0.25 0.25

BOM:530965 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Indian Oil'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.


Indian Oil Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Indian Oil 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.

Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=139.05/548.87
=0.25

* 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.

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

For example, Indian Oil'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)
=192.772/167.3573*167.3573
=192.772

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Indian Oil Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201503 0.000 97.163 0.000
201603 0.000 102.518 0.000
201703 0.000 105.196 0.000
201706 73.850 107.109 115.391
201709 63.015 109.021 96.733
201712 77.374 109.404 118.361
201803 76.264 109.786 116.256
201806 90.494 111.317 136.052
201809 93.172 115.142 135.424
201812 99.395 115.142 144.469
201903 83.884 118.202 118.768
201906 95.319 120.880 131.969
201909 80.728 123.175 109.685
201912 89.899 126.235 119.184
202003 81.630 124.705 109.549
202006 44.036 127.000 58.029
202009 59.302 130.118 76.274
202012 73.978 130.889 94.590
202103 84.938 131.771 107.877
202106 83.811 134.084 104.609
202109 96.615 135.847 119.025
202112 117.083 138.161 141.825
202203 124.895 138.822 150.568
202206 243.340 142.347 286.094
202209 151.586 144.661 175.369
202212 148.986 145.763 171.058
202303 139.343 146.865 158.786
202306 144.131 150.280 160.509
202309 130.256 151.492 143.897
202312 145.232 152.924 158.939
202403 141.739 153.035 155.005
202406 140.639 155.789 151.082
202409 123.818 157.882 131.249
202412 141.249 158.323 149.309
202503 141.820 157.552 150.647
202506 139.731 159.755 146.380
202509 129.786 162.289 133.839
202512 148.897 163.281 152.614
202603 151.267 164.272 154.108
202606 192.772 167.357 192.772

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 0.25 mean?
Indian Oil (BOM:530965) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.25 as of Aug. 27, 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 Indian Oil and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Oil ranks #124 out of 710 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Indian Oil's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05. Indian Oil's value of 0.25 is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Oil ranks #124 out of 710 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Oil has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Oil's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Indian Oil ranks #124 out of 710 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Indian Oil in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05. Indian Oil's value of 0.25 is 76.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Oil's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Indian Oil 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.05, based on 710 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. Indian Oil's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.25 is 76.2% 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 Indian Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Oil's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Oil (BOM:530965) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹164.54, compared to a current price of ₹139.05 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 76.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.05. Indian Oil's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Indian Oil (BOM:530965), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25 as of Aug. 27, 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 Indian Oil (BOM:530965) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Oil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹139.05 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹164.54. GuruFocus considers Indian Oil to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:530965:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: ₹164.54 vs. price of ₹139.05 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#124 of 710)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530965 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Indian Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges IOC:India
Address J.B. Tito Marg, 3079/3, Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi, IND, 110049
Indian Oil Corp Ltd conducts business across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, from refining, pipeline transportation and marketing, to exploration and production of crude oil and gas, petrochemicals, gas marketing, alternative energy sources, and globalisation of downstream operations. The group is engaged in the following business segments: Sale of Petroleum Products, Sale of Petrochemicals, Sale of Gas, and the Other operating segment, which includes oil and gas exploration activities, explosives and cryogenic business, and windmill and solar power generation. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of petroleum products such as motor spirit, high speed diesel, liquified petroleum gas, aviation turbine fuel, and others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from India.
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