Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.46 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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CHIX:CARDL Card Factory PLC CHIX:CARDL
81 GF Score
Price £0.71
GF Value £1.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Card Factory CHIX:CARDL +1.43% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CARDL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 794 Retail - Cyclical companies, Card Factory ranks better than 52.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Card Factory's current share price is £0.709. Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £1.53. Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.46.

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

CHIX:CARDl' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.63   Max: 0.99
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, Card Factory's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.99. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.63.

CHIX:CARDl's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.64% of 794 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.495 vs CHIX:CARDl: 0.46

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.

Card Factory's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £1.670. 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 £1.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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Card Factory  (CHIX:CARDl) 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.


Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Card Factory'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.

Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Card Factory Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.71 0.66 0.64 0.44

Card Factory Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.66 0.00 0.64 0.00 0.44

CHIX:CARDL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Card Factory'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.


Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Card Factory 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.

Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.709/1.53
=0.46

* 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.

Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, Card Factory's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=1.67/139.4000*139.4000
=1.670

Current CPI (Jan26) = 139.4000.

Card Factory Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201701 1.168 101.800 1.599
201801 1.237 104.500 1.650
201901 1.277 106.400 1.673
202001 1.322 108.300 1.702
202101 0.834 109.300 1.064
202201 1.060 114.600 1.289
202301 1.347 124.800 1.505
202401 1.471 130.000 1.577
202501 1.554 135.100 1.603
202601 1.670 139.400 1.670

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 0.46 mean?
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.46 as of Jul. 17, 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 Card Factory and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #376 out of 794 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Card Factory's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.46 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.99. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Card Factory's value of 0.46 is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #376 out of 794 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #376 out of 794 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Card Factory in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Card Factory's value of 0.46 is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Card Factory's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Card Factory 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.50, based on 794 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. Card Factory's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.46 is 7.1% 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 Card Factory and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Card Factory's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.12, compared to a current price of £0.71 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 7.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.50. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 17, 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.71 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.12. GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARDL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.46 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: £1.12 vs. price of £0.71 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#376 of 794)

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


Card Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges CRFCF:USACARD:UK0CT:Germany
Address Century House, Brunel Road, 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GBR, WF2 0XG
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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