Smurfit WestRock (FRA:N4U) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.86 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:N4U Smurfit WestRock PLC FRA:N4U
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Price €40.00
GF Value €41.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Smurfit WestRock FRA:N4U -3.38% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:N4U with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 58.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Smurfit WestRock's current share price is €40.00. Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €46.53. Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

FRA:N4U' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 0.85   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.87

During the past years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.85.

FRA:N4U's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
58.88% of 321 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs FRA:N4U: 0.87

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.

Smurfit WestRock's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.253. 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 €46.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Smurfit WestRock  (FRA:N4U) 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.


Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Smurfit WestRock 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 0.00 0.00 0.82 1.07 0.74

Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 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 0.84 0.82 0.74 0.75 0.86

FRA:N4U vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.


Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Smurfit WestRock 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.

Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=40.00/46.53
=0.86

* 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.

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

For example, Smurfit WestRock'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)
=13.253/128.6700*128.6700
=13.253

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201312 9.144 99.875 11.780
201403 8.389 100.573 10.733
201406 8.776 100.773 11.206
201409 8.667 100.474 11.099
201412 7.204 99.576 9.309
201503 8.390 99.975 10.798
201506 8.670 100.573 11.092
201509 8.605 100.274 11.042
201512 7.935 99.676 10.243
201603 8.629 99.676 11.139
201606 8.579 101.072 10.922
201609 8.683 100.274 11.142
201612 6.867 99.676 8.864
201703 8.976 100.374 11.506
201706 9.035 100.673 11.548
201709 8.816 100.474 11.290
201712 10.023 100.075 12.887
201806 0.000 101.072 0.000
201812 0.000 100.773 0.000
201906 0.000 102.168 0.000
201912 0.000 102.068 0.000
202006 0.000 101.769 0.000
202012 0.000 101.072 0.000
202106 0.000 103.364 0.000
202112 0.000 106.653 0.000
202206 0.000 112.779 0.000
202212 0.000 115.436 0.000
202306 0.000 119.662 0.000
202309 10.546 120.749 11.238
202312 9.979 120.749 10.634
202403 10.368 120.990 11.026
202406 10.608 122.318 11.159
202409 13.605 121.594 14.397
202412 13.740 122.439 14.439
202503 13.463 123.405 14.037
202506 13.188 124.492 13.631
202509 12.963 124.810 13.364
202512 12.237 125.770 12.519
202603 12.682 127.830 12.765
202606 13.253 128.670 13.253

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 0.86 mean?
Smurfit WestRock (FRA:N4U) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 as of Aug. 08, 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #189 out of 321 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.14. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.86 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #189 out of 321 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #189 out of 321 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.86 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Smurfit WestRock has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.70, based on 321 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 is 22.9% above 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (FRA:N4U) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.38, compared to a current price of €40.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 22.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.70. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Smurfit WestRock (FRA:N4U), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Aug. 08, 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 Smurfit WestRock (FRA:N4U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.38. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:N4U:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.86 (near median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: €41.38 vs. price of €40.00 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#189 of 321)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:N4U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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