Befesa (FRA:BFSA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.32 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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FRA:BFSA Befesa SA FRA:BFSA
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GF Value €28.38
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What is Befesa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Befesa FRA:BFSA +0.28% 18 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:BFSA with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 51.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Befesa's current share price is €36.30. Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €27.55. Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

FRA:BFSA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.11   Max: 1.39
Current: 1.31

During the past years, Befesa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.11.

FRA:BFSA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
51.92% of 156 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs FRA:BFSA: 1.31

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.

Befesa's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.628. 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 €27.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Befesa  (FRA:BFSA) 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.


Befesa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Befesa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Befesa'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.

Befesa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Befesa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Befesa Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.05 1.08 1.09 1.07 1.08

FRA:BFSA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.


Befesa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Befesa 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.

Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=36.30/27.55
=1.32

* 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.

Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Befesa'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)
=7.628/128.6000*128.6000
=7.628

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6000.

Befesa Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.391 100.750 5.605
201612 4.734 101.040 6.025
201703 5.072 101.780 6.409
201706 5.918 102.170 7.449
201709 5.094 102.520 6.390
201712 5.192 102.410 6.520
201803 5.736 102.900 7.169
201806 5.488 103.650 6.809
201809 4.600 104.580 5.657
201812 5.313 104.320 6.550
201903 5.258 105.140 6.431
201906 4.987 105.550 6.076
201909 4.332 105.900 5.261
201912 4.442 106.080 5.385
202003 5.255 106.040 6.373
202006 3.530 106.340 4.269
202009 4.261 106.620 5.139
202012 4.637 106.670 5.590
202103 5.655 108.140 6.725
202106 5.523 108.680 6.535
202109 4.749 109.470 5.579
202112 6.181 111.090 7.155
202203 6.488 114.780 7.269
202206 7.832 116.750 8.627
202209 6.699 117.000 7.363
202212 7.386 117.060 8.114
202303 8.072 118.910 8.730
202306 7.496 120.460 8.003
202309 7.116 121.740 7.517
202312 6.874 121.170 7.296
202403 7.580 122.590 7.952
202406 7.933 123.120 8.286
202409 7.120 123.300 7.426
202412 8.105 122.430 8.513
202503 7.783 124.210 8.058
202506 7.387 125.820 7.550
202509 7.297 126.570 7.414
202512 7.248 126.180 7.387
202603 7.163 127.160 7.244
202606 7.628 128.600 7.628

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 1.32 mean?
Befesa (FRA:BFSA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.32 as of Aug. 12, 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 Befesa and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #75 out of 156 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Befesa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.32 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 1.39. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Befesa's value of 1.32 is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #75 out of 156 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #75 out of 156 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Befesa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Befesa's value of 1.32 is 5% below this benchmark. Historically, Befesa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Befesa 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.39, based on 156 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. Befesa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.32 is 5% 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 Befesa and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befesa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (FRA:BFSA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.38, compared to a current price of €36.30 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 5% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.39. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 8 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 Befesa (FRA:BFSA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 12, 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 Befesa (FRA:BFSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.30 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.38. GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BFSA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.32 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: €28.38 vs. price of €36.30 (27.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5% below the Waste Management median (#75 of 156)

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


Befesa Business Description

Address 68-70, Boulevard de la Petrusse, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, LUX, L-2320
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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