Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.19 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG BSE:LHA +0.51% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates BSE:LHA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of lei45.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks better than 87.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current share price is lei47.76. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei250.18. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.19.

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

BSE:LHA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.16   Max: 0.39
Current: 0.2

During the past years, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.39. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.16.

BSE:LHA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.55% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs BSE:LHA: 0.20

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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei38.349. 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 lei250.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG  (BSE:LHA) 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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Quarterly Data
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BSE:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=47.76/250.18
=0.19

* 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.

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

For example, Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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)
=38.349/131.2583*131.2583
=38.349

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 63.755 100.717 83.088
201609 69.213 101.017 89.933
201612 56.740 101.217 73.581
201703 56.957 101.417 73.716
201706 72.115 102.117 92.695
201709 80.991 102.717 103.495
201712 69.686 102.617 89.136
201803 64.892 102.917 82.762
201806 74.555 104.017 94.080
201809 79.742 104.718 99.953
201812 67.441 104.217 84.940
201903 60.500 104.217 76.198
201906 74.618 105.718 92.645
201909 76.096 106.018 94.213
201912 67.258 105.818 83.428
202003 48.315 105.718 59.988
202006 14.469 106.618 17.813
202009 17.724 105.818 21.985
202012 24.004 105.518 29.860
202103 23.191 107.518 28.312
202106 29.328 108.486 35.484
202109 41.429 109.435 49.691
202112 25.077 110.384 29.819
202203 20.960 113.968 24.140
202206 32.674 115.760 37.048
202209 35.927 118.818 39.689
202212 33.679 119.345 37.041
202303 28.585 122.402 30.653
202306 34.663 123.140 36.948
202309 41.845 124.195 44.225
202312 36.345 123.773 38.543
202403 30.542 125.038 32.061
202406 40.743 125.882 42.483
202409 45.546 126.198 47.372
202412 37.581 127.041 38.828
202503 33.351 127.779 34.259
202506 44.949 128.412 45.945
202509 50.133 129.255 50.910
202512 44.215 129.361 44.864
202603 38.349 131.258 38.349

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 0.19 mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.19 as of Aug. 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #95 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.19 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.39. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 0.19 is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #95 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #95 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 0.19 is 78.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.89, based on 763 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.19 is 78.7% 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.19, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei45.02, compared to a current price of lei47.76 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.19, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 78.7% below the Transportation industry median of 0.89. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei47.76 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei45.02. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:LHA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.19 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: lei45.02 vs. price of lei47.76 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.7% below the Transportation median (#95 of 763)

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


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Business Description

Address Venloer Street 151-153, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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