AlseaB de CV (FRA:4FU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.48 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:4FU Alsea SAB de CV FRA:4FU
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Price €2.02
GF Value €2.91
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What is AlseaB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AlseaB de CV FRA:4FU 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:4FU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Restaurants companies, AlseaB de CV ranks better than 63.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), AlseaB de CV's current share price is €2.02. AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.17. AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.48.

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

FRA:4FU' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.81   Max: 2.4
Current: 0.46

During the past years, AlseaB de CV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.81.

FRA:4FU's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.78% of 254 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs FRA:4FU: 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.

AlseaB de CV's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.206. 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 €4.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AlseaB de CV  (FRA:4FU) 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.


AlseaB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AlseaB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AlseaB de CV'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.

AlseaB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AlseaB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.59 0.90 0.55 0.62

AlseaB de CV 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 0.54 0.61 0.72 0.62 0.65

FRA:4FU vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, AlseaB de CV'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.


AlseaB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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AlseaB de CV 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.

AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.02/4.17
=0.48

* 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.

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

For example, AlseaB de CV'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)
=1.206/166.0400*166.0400
=1.206

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 166.0400.

AlseaB de CV Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.521 101.905 0.849
201609 0.529 103.084 0.852
201612 0.579 105.002 0.916
201703 0.601 108.063 0.923
201706 0.600 108.339 0.920
201709 0.581 109.628 0.880
201712 0.600 112.114 0.889
201803 0.590 113.505 0.863
201806 0.588 113.373 0.861
201809 0.622 115.130 0.897
201812 0.663 117.530 0.937
201903 0.747 118.050 1.051
201906 0.808 117.848 1.138
201909 0.802 118.581 1.123
201912 0.876 120.854 1.204
202003 0.560 121.885 0.763
202006 0.240 121.777 0.327
202009 0.457 123.341 0.615
202012 0.557 124.661 0.742
202103 0.500 127.574 0.651
202106 0.620 128.936 0.798
202109 0.688 130.742 0.874
202112 0.861 133.830 1.068
202203 0.829 137.082 1.004
202206 0.959 139.233 1.144
202209 1.071 142.116 1.251
202212 1.131 144.291 1.301
202303 1.123 146.472 1.273
202306 1.241 146.272 1.409
202309 1.285 148.446 1.437
202312 1.318 151.017 1.449
202403 1.248 152.947 1.355
202406 1.176 153.551 1.272
202409 1.145 155.246 1.225
202412 1.244 157.378 1.312
202503 1.116 158.761 1.167
202506 1.231 160.180 1.276
202509 1.223 161.030 1.261
202512 1.304 163.190 1.327
202603 1.206 166.040 1.206

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 0.48 mean?
AlseaB de CV (FRA:4FU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.48 as of Jul. 23, 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 AlseaB de CV and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, AlseaB de CV ranks #92 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AlseaB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.48 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.40. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. AlseaB de CV's value of 0.48 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AlseaB de CV ranks #92 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AlseaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AlseaB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, AlseaB de CV ranks #92 out of 254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts AlseaB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. AlseaB de CV's value of 0.48 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, AlseaB de CV's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.69, AlseaB de CV 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.69, based on 254 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. AlseaB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.48 is 30.4% 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 AlseaB de CV and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AlseaB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AlseaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV (FRA:4FU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.91, compared to a current price of €2.02 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 30.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.69. AlseaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 AlseaB de CV (FRA:4FU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48 as of Jul. 23, 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 AlseaB de CV (FRA:4FU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.02 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.91. GuruFocus considers AlseaB de CV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4FU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.48 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: €2.91 vs. price of €2.02 (30.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.4% below the Restaurants median (#92 of 254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AlseaB de CV Business Description

Address Avenida Revolucion N 1267, Corporate Tower, 21st and 22nd Floor, Colonia Los Alpes, Mexico, DF, MEX, 01040
Alsea SAB de CV operates and franchises thousands of restaurants in Mexico, South America, and Spain. The majority of its restaurants are international brands that the company operates under license or as a franchisee. Its brands are Starbucks, Burger King, and Domino's Pizza, which collectively provide nearly 60% of the company's total revenue and total number of stores. The company's proprietary brands include Vips, El Porton, and Foster's Hollywood. Alsea generates more than half of its revenue in Mexico, while the remaining revenue is split roughly evenly between South America and Spain.
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