Pasona Group (FRA:9D4) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.17 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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What is Pasona Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Pasona Group FRA:9D4 +2.47% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:9D4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.32. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Pasona Group ranks better than 87.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Pasona Group's current share price is €8.30. Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €47.98. Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.17.

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

FRA:9D4' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.17

During the past years, Pasona Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.52. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.24.

FRA:9D4's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.74% of 718 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs FRA:9D4: 0.17

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.

Pasona Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €10.837. 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 €47.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Pasona Group  (FRA:9D4) 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.


Pasona Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Pasona Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pasona Group'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.

Pasona Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Pasona Group Annual Data
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Pasona Group Quarterly Data
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FRA:9D4 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Pasona Group'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.


Pasona Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pasona Group 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.

Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=8.30/47.98
=0.17

* 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.

Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Pasona Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=10.837/112.2000*112.2000
=10.837

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Pasona Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201605 15.295 98.200 17.476
201608 16.573 97.900 18.994
201611 15.708 98.600 17.875
201702 15.503 98.100 17.731
201705 16.411 98.600 18.675
201708 15.182 98.500 17.294
201711 16.037 99.100 18.157
201802 15.913 99.500 17.944
201805 16.314 99.300 18.433
201808 16.558 99.800 18.615
201811 16.219 100.000 18.198
201902 16.034 99.700 18.044
201905 17.364 100.000 19.482
201908 17.234 100.000 19.337
201911 17.344 100.500 19.363
202002 16.515 100.300 18.474
202005 18.727 100.100 20.991
202008 17.474 100.100 19.586
202011 16.389 99.500 18.481
202102 15.994 99.800 17.981
202105 17.319 99.400 19.549
202108 18.172 99.700 20.450
202111 17.781 100.100 19.930
202202 17.252 100.700 19.222
202205 17.846 101.800 19.669
202208 17.138 102.700 18.723
202211 16.105 103.900 17.392
202302 16.669 104.000 17.983
202305 16.246 105.100 17.343
202308 13.943 105.900 14.772
202311 11.602 106.900 12.177
202402 13.637 106.900 14.313
202405 13.808 108.100 14.332
202408 12.078 109.100 12.421
202411 12.135 110.000 12.378
202502 12.125 110.800 12.278
202505 12.599 111.800 12.644
202508 11.777 112.100 11.788
202511 11.410 113.200 11.309
202602 10.837 112.200 10.837

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 0.17 mean?
Pasona Group (FRA:9D4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17 as of Aug. 04, 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #88 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Pasona Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.52. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Pasona Group's value of 0.17 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #88 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pasona Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasona Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #88 out of 718 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Pasona Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Pasona Group's value of 0.17 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Pasona Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Pasona Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 718 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. Pasona Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17 is 81.3% 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pasona Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasona Group stock overvalued right now?
Pasona Group (FRA:9D4) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.32, compared to a current price of €8.30 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 81.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.91. Pasona Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Pasona Group (FRA:9D4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.17 as of Aug. 04, 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 Pasona Group (FRA:9D4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.30 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.32.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9D4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.17 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: €10.32 vs. price of €8.30 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.3% below the Business Services median (#88 of 718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9D4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pasona Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2168:Japan
Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8228
Pasona Group Inc provides human resource related support services. Its segments are BPO Solutions, Expert Solutions, Career Solutions, Global Solutions, Life Solutions, and Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions.
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