JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.22 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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FRA:JFR JFE Holdings Inc FRA:JFR
62 GF Score
Price €9.40
GF Value €9.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is JFE Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

JFE Holdings FRA:JFR -0.53% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:JFR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, JFE Holdings ranks better than 72.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), JFE Holdings's current share price is €9.40. JFE Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €42.99. JFE Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.22.

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

FRA:JFR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.45
Current: 0.23

During the past years, JFE Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.45. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.25.

FRA:JFR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
72.76% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs FRA:JFR: 0.23

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.

JFE Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.497. 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 €42.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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JFE Holdings  (FRA:JFR) 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.


JFE Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


JFE Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JFE 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.

JFE Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

JFE Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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JFE Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:JFR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, JFE 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.


JFE Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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JFE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9.40/42.99
=0.22

* 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.

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

For example, JFE 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)
=9.497/112.7000*112.7000
=9.497

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

JFE Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 10.849 98.100 12.464
201609 11.519 98.000 13.247
201612 11.509 98.400 13.182
201703 14.321 98.100 16.452
201706 11.786 98.500 13.485
201709 11.538 98.800 13.161
201712 12.269 99.400 13.911
201803 12.687 99.200 14.414
201806 12.517 99.200 14.220
201809 12.796 99.900 14.436
201812 13.577 99.700 15.347
201903 13.586 99.700 15.357
201906 13.185 99.800 14.889
201909 13.837 100.100 15.579
201912 13.182 100.500 14.782
202003 13.695 100.300 15.388
202006 10.664 99.900 12.030
202009 10.450 99.900 11.789
202012 11.360 99.300 12.893
202103 12.197 99.900 13.760
202106 11.635 99.500 13.179
202109 14.121 100.100 15.898
202112 15.582 100.100 17.543
202203 16.852 101.100 18.786
202206 15.366 101.800 17.011
202209 15.930 103.100 17.413
202212 16.179 104.100 17.516
202303 16.354 104.400 17.654
202306 14.175 105.200 15.186
202309 13.828 106.200 14.674
202312 12.346 106.800 13.028
202403 12.104 107.200 12.725
202406 10.724 108.200 11.170
202409 11.709 108.900 12.118
202412 11.428 110.700 11.634
202503 11.058 111.100 11.217
202506 10.158 111.700 10.249
202509 9.624 112.000 9.684
202512 9.444 113.000 9.419
202603 9.497 112.700 9.497

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 0.22 mean?
JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 JFE Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, JFE Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #140 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is JFE Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
JFE Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.22 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.45. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. JFE Holdings' value of 0.22 is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #140 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JFE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #140 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts JFE Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. JFE Holdings' value of 0.22 is 51.1% below this benchmark. Historically, JFE Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.45, JFE Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 514 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. JFE Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.22 is 51.1% 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 JFE Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JFE Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.66, compared to a current price of €9.40 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 51.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.45. JFE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.40 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.66. GuruFocus considers JFE Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JFR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.22 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: €9.66 vs. price of €9.40 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.1% below the Steel median (#140 of 514)

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


JFE Holdings Business Description

Address 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, 28th Floor, Hibiya International Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0011
JFE Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and related products. The company operates its business through three segments. The Engineering segment covers energy, urban environment, steel structure, and industrial machinery projects, along with recycling and electricity retail businesses. The Iron and Steel segment manufactures and sells steel products, processed steel products, raw materials, and engages in related services such as transportation, equipment maintenance, and construction. The Trading Company segment handles steel products, steelmaking raw materials, non-ferrous metals, foodstuffs, and other trading activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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