Planoptik AG (FRA:P4O) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.00 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 142% Above Median

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FRA:P4O Planoptik AG FRA:P4O
63 GF Score
Price €7.64
GF Value €3.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Planoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Planoptik AG FRA:P4O +0.79% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:P4O with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, Planoptik AG ranks worse than 70.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Planoptik AG's current share price is €7.64. Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.55. Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.00.

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

FRA:P4O' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.24   Max: 5.63
Current: 2.97

During the past 13 years, Planoptik AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.63. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.24.

FRA:P4O's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
70.11% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.36 vs FRA:P4O: 2.97

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.

Planoptik AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.496. 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 €2.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Planoptik AG  (FRA:P4O) 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.


Planoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Planoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Planoptik AG'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.

Planoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Planoptik AG 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 1.27 1.46 1.30 1.29 1.82

Planoptik AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.30 0.00 1.29 0.00 1.82

FRA:P4O vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Planoptik AG'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.


Planoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Planoptik AG 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.

Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=7.64/2.55
=3.00

* 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.

Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Planoptik AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=2.496/129.3606*129.3606
=2.496

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

Planoptik AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 1.781 101.217 2.276
201712 1.721 102.617 2.170
201812 1.944 104.217 2.413
201912 2.087 105.818 2.551
202012 1.977 105.518 2.424
202112 2.219 110.384 2.600
202212 2.687 119.345 2.912
202312 2.934 123.773 3.066
202412 2.623 127.041 2.671
202512 2.496 129.361 2.496

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 3.00 mean?
Planoptik AG (FRA:P4O) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Planoptik AG and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 5.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Planoptik AG ranks #1384 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Planoptik AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 5.63. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.36. Planoptik AG's value of 3.00 is 120.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planoptik AG ranks #1384 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Planoptik AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Planoptik AG ranks #1384 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Planoptik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.36. Planoptik AG's value of 3.00 is 120.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Planoptik AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 5.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Planoptik AG 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.36, based on 1,974 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. Planoptik AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.00 is 120.6% 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 Planoptik AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planoptik AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planoptik AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planoptik AG (FRA:P4O) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.35, compared to a current price of €7.64 — trading 128.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 120.6% above the Hardware industry median of 1.36. Planoptik AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Planoptik AG (FRA:P4O), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Planoptik AG (FRA:P4O) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planoptik AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.64 is trading 128.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.35. GuruFocus considers Planoptik AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:P4O:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.00 (142% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: €3.35 vs. price of €7.64 (128.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120.6% above the Hardware median (#1384 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P4O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Planoptik AG Business Description

Other Exchanges P4O:Germany
Address Uber der Bitz 3, Elsoff, DEU, 56479
Planoptik AG is a German based manufacturer of structured wafers. Its products are Glass wafers, Carriers and tools, Packaging wafers and Interposer. Its products used in consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, chemistry and pharmaceuticals industry.
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