Otter Tail (FRA:OT4) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.88 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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FRA:OT4 Otter Tail Corp FRA:OT4
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What is Otter Tail Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Otter Tail FRA:OT4 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:OT4 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.92. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Conglomerates companies, Otter Tail ranks worse than 81.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Otter Tail's current share price is €79.50. Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €27.65. Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.88.

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

FRA:OT4' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.25   Max: 3.38
Current: 2.9

During the past years, Otter Tail's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.38. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.25.

FRA:OT4's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
81.56% of 461 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.8 vs FRA:OT4: 2.90

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.

Otter Tail's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.918. 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 €27.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Otter Tail  (FRA:OT4) 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.


Otter Tail Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Otter Tail Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Otter Tail'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.

Otter Tail Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Otter Tail Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Otter Tail 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 2.49 2.62 2.59 2.75 2.78

FRA:OT4 vs SEB, GHC, TTI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail'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.


Otter Tail Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Otter Tail 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.

Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=79.50/27.65
=2.88

* 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.

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

For example, Otter Tail'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)
=6.918/333.9520*333.9520
=6.918

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Otter Tail Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.504 241.428 6.230
201612 4.713 241.432 6.519
201703 5.050 243.801 6.917
201706 4.754 244.955 6.481
201709 4.564 246.819 6.175
201712 4.382 246.524 5.936
201803 4.908 249.554 6.568
201806 4.859 251.989 6.439
201809 4.889 252.439 6.468
201812 4.870 251.233 6.473
201903 5.455 254.202 7.166
201906 5.082 256.143 6.626
201909 5.197 256.759 6.759
201912 4.847 256.974 6.299
202003 5.253 258.115 6.796
202006 4.208 257.797 5.451
202009 4.873 260.280 6.252
202012 4.502 260.474 5.772
202103 5.272 264.877 6.647
202106 5.669 271.696 6.968
202109 6.421 274.310 7.817
202112 7.041 278.802 8.434
202203 8.130 287.504 9.443
202206 9.022 296.311 10.168
202209 9.237 296.808 10.393
202212 6.785 296.797 7.634
202303 7.545 301.836 8.348
202306 7.412 305.109 8.113
202309 7.977 307.789 8.655
202312 6.851 306.746 7.459
202403 7.596 312.332 8.122
202406 7.560 314.175 8.036
202409 7.238 315.301 7.666
202412 6.878 315.605 7.278
202503 7.419 319.799 7.747
202506 6.856 322.561 7.098
202509 6.583 324.800 6.768
202512 6.242 324.054 6.433
202603 7.135 330.213 7.216
202606 6.918 333.952 6.918

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 2.88 mean?
Otter Tail (FRA:OT4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88 as of Aug. 09, 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #376 out of 461 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Otter Tail's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 3.38. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Otter Tail's value of 2.88 is 260% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #376 out of 461 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SEB and GHC?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #376 out of 461 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Otter Tail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Otter Tail's value of 2.88 is 260% above this benchmark. Historically, Otter Tail's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Otter Tail 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.80, based on 461 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. Otter Tail's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88 is 260% 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Otter Tail's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Otter Tail (FRA:OT4) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.92, compared to a current price of €79.50 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 260% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.80. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Otter Tail (FRA:OT4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88 as of Aug. 09, 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 Otter Tail (FRA:OT4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €79.50 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.92.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OT4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.88 (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: €69.92 vs. price of €79.50 (13.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 260% above the Conglomerates median (#376 of 461)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Otter Tail Business Description

Other Exchanges OTTR:USA
Address 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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