Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.81 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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FRA:2PO Post Holdings Inc FRA:2PO
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Price €76.00
GF Value €115.53
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What is Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Post Holdings FRA:2PO +3.40% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,450 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks worse than 50.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Post Holdings's current share price is €76.00. Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €93.83. Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.81.

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

FRA:2PO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 1.02   Max: 1.21
Current: 0.8

During the past years, Post Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.02.

FRA:2PO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
50.76% of 1450 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs FRA:2PO: 0.80

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.

Post Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €32.664. 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 €93.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Post Holdings  (FRA:2PO) 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.


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.

Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Post Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.98 0.92 1.16 1.02

Post Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.14 1.05 1.02 0.93 0.90

FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Post Holdings 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.

Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=76.00/93.83
=0.81

* 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.

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

For example, Post Holdings'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)
=32.664/330.2130*330.2130
=32.664

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Post Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 16.026 241.018 21.957
201609 16.187 241.428 22.140
201612 14.755 241.432 20.181
201703 17.211 243.801 23.311
201706 16.773 244.955 22.611
201709 17.846 246.819 23.876
201712 15.666 246.524 20.984
201803 16.925 249.554 22.395
201806 18.354 251.989 24.052
201809 18.624 252.439 24.362
201812 16.518 251.233 21.711
201903 16.311 254.202 21.188
201906 16.892 256.143 21.777
201909 17.585 256.759 22.616
201912 18.185 256.974 23.368
202003 19.513 258.115 24.963
202006 17.149 257.797 21.966
202009 5.336 260.280 6.770
202012 17.914 260.474 22.710
202103 15.503 264.877 19.327
202106 16.255 271.696 19.756
202109 17.896 274.310 21.543
202112 18.939 278.802 22.431
202203 20.579 287.504 23.636
202206 23.418 296.311 26.097
202209 24.959 296.808 27.768
202212 22.471 296.797 25.001
202303 23.029 301.836 25.194
202306 25.054 305.109 27.115
202309 26.846 307.789 28.802
202312 26.786 306.746 28.835
202403 27.205 312.332 28.762
202406 27.006 314.175 28.385
202409 27.566 315.301 28.870
202412 28.924 315.605 30.263
202503 28.616 319.799 29.548
202506 27.570 322.561 28.224
202509 31.488 324.800 32.013
202512 31.909 324.054 32.515
202603 32.664 330.213 32.664

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 0.81 mean?
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.81 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #736 out of 1450 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Post Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.81 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 1.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Post Holdings' value of 0.81 is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #736 out of 1450 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #736 out of 1450 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Post Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Post Holdings' value of 0.81 is 6.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.76, Post Holdings has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.76, based on 1,450 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. Post Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.81 is 6.6% above 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.81, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.53, compared to a current price of €76.00 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.81, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 6.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.76. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.81 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.00 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.53. GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.81 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: €115.53 vs. price of €76.00 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#736 of 1450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Post Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges POST:USA0KJZ:UK2PO:Germany
Address 2503 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63144
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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