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KSB SE KGaAFRA:KSB -1.91%81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €732.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,299 Industrial Products companies, KSB SE KGaA ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KSB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.75
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, KSB SE KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.75. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.33.
FRA:KSB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 78.43% of 2299
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs FRA:KSB: 0.57
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.
KSB SE KGaA's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €1,733.124. 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 €1,601.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) 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.
KSB SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
KSB SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSB SE KGaA'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.
FRA:KSB vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KSB SE KGaA'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.
KSB SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
KSB SE KGaA 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.
KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.58 mean?
KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 as of Jul. 25, 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 KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #496 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
KSB SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.75. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. KSB SE KGaA's value of 0.58 is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #496 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSB SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSB SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #496 out of 2299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places KSB SE KGaA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. KSB SE KGaA's value of 0.58 is 66.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KSB SE KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.75, KSB SE KGaA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.75, based on 2,299 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. KSB SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 is 66.9% 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 KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSB SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58, which is 76% 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 KSB SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €732.00, compared to a current price of €926.00 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 66.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. KSB SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 25, 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 KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €926.00 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €732.00.
GuruFocus considers KSB SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSB:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.58 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: €732.00 vs. price of €926.00 (26.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% below the Industrial Products median (#496 of 2299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSB SE & Co KGaA is a German-based supplier of pumps, valves, and related services. Its operations are carried out in three segments, namely Pumps, Valves, and the KSB SupremeServ segment, which comprises the spare parts business for pumps and valves. Maximum revenue is generated from the Pumps segment, which offers single and multistage pumps, submersible pumps, and associated control and drive systems. The company's pumps are used in various applications where fluids need to be transported, as well as in other applications that belong to industry, building services, water engineering, wastewater engineering, energy supply, and mining, among other sectors. Geographically, it generates revenue from Germany, China, France, the USA, India, and other countries.
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