Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.18 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG BSE:LHA +1.90% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates BSE:LHA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of lei40.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks better than 88.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current share price is lei40.77. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was lei222.79. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.18.

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: 0.18

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
88.42% of 760 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.915 vs BSE:LHA: 0.18

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 Jun. 2026 was lei47.549. 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 lei222.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 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
=40.77/222.79
=0.18

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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)
=47.549/131.3638*131.3638
=47.549

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 69.335 101.017 90.164
201612 56.840 101.217 73.769
201703 57.057 101.417 73.905
201706 72.242 102.117 92.932
201709 81.134 102.717 103.761
201712 69.808 102.617 89.364
201803 65.007 102.917 82.975
201806 74.686 104.017 94.321
201809 79.882 104.718 100.209
201812 67.559 104.217 85.157
201903 60.607 104.217 76.394
201906 74.750 105.718 92.884
201909 76.230 106.018 94.455
201912 67.376 105.818 83.642
202003 48.400 105.718 60.141
202006 14.495 106.618 17.859
202009 17.755 105.818 22.041
202012 24.046 105.518 29.936
202103 23.232 107.518 28.385
202106 29.380 108.486 35.576
202109 41.502 109.435 49.818
202112 25.121 110.384 29.896
202203 20.997 113.968 24.202
202206 32.731 115.760 37.143
202209 35.990 118.818 39.790
202212 33.738 119.345 37.136
202303 28.635 122.402 30.731
202306 34.724 123.140 37.043
202309 41.919 124.195 44.339
202312 36.409 123.773 38.642
202403 30.596 125.038 32.144
202406 40.815 125.882 42.593
202409 45.626 126.198 47.494
202412 37.648 127.041 38.929
202503 33.409 127.779 34.346
202506 45.028 128.412 46.063
202509 50.221 129.255 51.040
202512 44.292 129.361 44.978
202603 38.417 131.258 38.448
202606 47.549 131.364 47.549

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 0.18 mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (BSE:LHA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 as of Sep. 15, 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 13% 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 #88 out of 760 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 is 13% 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 0.92. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 0.18 is 80.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #88 out of 760 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 #88 out of 760 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 0.18 is 80.3% 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 0.92, 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 0.92, based on 760 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 0.18 is 80.3% 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 0.92 — 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 0.18, which is 13% 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 lei40.71, compared to a current price of lei40.77 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 80.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.92. 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 0.18 as of Sep. 15, 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 lei40.77 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei40.71. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:LHA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.18 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: lei40.71 vs. price of lei40.77 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.3% below the Transportation median (#88 of 760)

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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