DIC (FRA:DPN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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What is DIC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

DIC FRA:DPN +1.65% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:DPN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.49. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, DIC ranks better than 80.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), DIC's current share price is €24.60. DIC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €55.59. DIC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.44.

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

FRA:DPN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.45

During the past years, DIC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.33.

FRA:DPN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
80.92% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs FRA:DPN: 0.45

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.

DIC's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €15.407. 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 €55.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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DIC  (FRA:DPN) 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.


DIC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


DIC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DIC'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.

DIC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

DIC 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 0.34 0.25 0.29 0.34 0.35

DIC 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 0.30 0.29 0.36 0.35 0.00

FRA:DPN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC'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.


DIC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DIC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=24.60/55.59
=0.44

* 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.

DIC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, DIC's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=15.407/113.0000*113.0000
=15.407

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

DIC Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 15.787 97.900 18.222
201606 16.883 98.100 19.447
201609 16.789 98.000 19.359
201612 16.545 98.400 19.000
201703 16.509 98.100 19.016
201706 16.398 98.500 18.812
201709 16.024 98.800 18.327
201712 16.292 99.400 18.521
201803 15.853 99.200 18.058
201806 16.620 99.200 18.932
201809 16.287 99.900 18.423
201812 16.948 99.700 19.209
201903 16.044 99.700 18.184
201906 16.812 99.800 19.036
201909 17.090 100.100 19.292
201912 16.733 100.500 18.814
202003 16.132 100.300 18.175
202006 14.136 99.900 15.990
202009 14.489 99.900 16.389
202012 15.639 99.300 17.797
202103 15.533 99.900 17.570
202106 16.049 99.500 18.227
202109 18.264 100.100 20.618
202112 19.675 100.100 22.211
202203 20.302 101.100 22.692
202206 20.177 101.800 22.397
202209 20.385 103.100 22.342
202212 19.149 104.100 20.786
202303 18.841 104.400 20.393
202306 17.939 105.200 19.269
202309 17.830 106.200 18.972
202312 17.299 106.800 18.303
202403 16.592 107.200 17.490
202406 17.593 108.200 18.373
202409 17.896 108.900 18.570
202412 17.277 110.700 17.636
202503 17.178 111.100 17.472
202506 16.550 111.700 16.743
202509 15.983 112.000 16.126
202512 15.407 113.000 15.407

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 0.44 mean?
DIC (FRA:DPN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 DIC and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, DIC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC ranks #244 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is DIC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
DIC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.51. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. DIC's value of 0.44 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC ranks #244 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DIC has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC ranks #244 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places DIC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. DIC's value of 0.44 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DIC's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.32, DIC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.32, based on 1,279 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. DIC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44 is 66.7% 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 DIC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DIC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC stock overvalued right now?
DIC (FRA:DPN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.49, compared to a current price of €24.60 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 66.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. DIC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 DIC (FRA:DPN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 DIC (FRA:DPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.60 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.49.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DPN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.44 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: €16.49 vs. price of €24.60 (49.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% below the Chemicals median (#244 of 1279)

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


DIC Business Description

Other Exchanges 4631:Japan
Address 7-20, Nihonbashi 3-chome, DIC Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8233
DIC Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. Packaging & Graphic segment, this segment includes printing and packaging materials. The second segment- Color & display Color Materials which included Pigments for paints, pigments for plastics, pigments for inks, specialty pigments, pigments for color filters, pigments for cosmetics, healthcare foods and third segment-Functional Products including Performance, Composite and Chemitronics materials.
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