PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.08 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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FRA:PK3 PKP Cargo SA FRA:PK3
59 GF Score
Price €2.47
GF Value €3.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PKP Cargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PKP Cargo FRA:PK3 +8.14% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.08 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:PK3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Transportation companies, PKP Cargo ranks better than 95.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), PKP Cargo's current share price is €2.47. PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €32.03. PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.08.

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

FRA:PK3' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.11   Max: 0.18
Current: 0.08

During the past years, PKP Cargo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.18. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.11.

FRA:PK3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
95.26% of 760 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.915 vs FRA:PK3: 0.08

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.

PKP Cargo's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.729. 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 €32.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PKP Cargo  (FRA:PK3) 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.


PKP Cargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PKP Cargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PKP Cargo'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.

PKP Cargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PKP Cargo Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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PKP Cargo Quarterly Data
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FRA:PK3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, PKP Cargo'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.


PKP Cargo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PKP Cargo 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.

PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.47/32.032
=0.08

* 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.

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

For example, PKP Cargo'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)
=4.729/163.0700*163.0700
=4.729

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

PKP Cargo Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.516 99.552 9.035
201609 5.588 99.064 9.198
201612 6.033 100.366 9.802
201703 5.621 101.018 9.074
201706 6.134 101.180 9.886
201709 6.228 101.343 10.021
201712 6.624 102.564 10.532
201803 6.438 102.564 10.236
201806 6.713 103.378 10.589
201809 6.839 103.378 10.788
201812 7.158 103.785 11.247
201903 6.545 104.274 10.236
201906 6.071 105.983 9.341
201909 6.157 105.983 9.473
201912 6.071 107.123 9.242
202003 5.346 109.076 7.992
202006 4.601 109.402 6.858
202009 5.074 109.320 7.569
202012 5.460 109.565 8.126
202103 4.893 112.658 7.083
202106 5.173 113.960 7.402
202109 5.379 115.588 7.589
202112 5.419 119.088 7.420
202203 5.633 125.031 7.347
202206 6.172 131.705 7.642
202209 6.418 135.531 7.722
202212 7.441 139.113 8.722
202303 7.416 145.950 8.286
202306 6.564 147.009 7.281
202309 6.294 146.113 7.024
202312 6.686 147.741 7.380
202403 6.086 149.044 6.659
202406 5.813 150.997 6.278
202409 5.584 153.439 5.934
202412 5.646 154.660 5.953
202503 4.932 157.021 5.122
202506 4.682 157.509 4.847
202509 4.945 158.000 5.104
202512 5.385 158.320 5.547
202603 4.729 163.070 4.729

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 0.08 mean?
PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.08 as of Sep. 17, 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 PKP Cargo and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #36 out of 760 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PKP Cargo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.08 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.18. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92. PKP Cargo's value of 0.08 is 91.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #36 out of 760 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PKP Cargo has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PKP Cargo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #36 out of 760 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PKP Cargo in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92. PKP Cargo's value of 0.08 is 91.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PKP Cargo's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.92, PKP Cargo 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.92, based on 760 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. PKP Cargo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.08 is 91.3% 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 PKP Cargo and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PKP Cargo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.08, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PKP Cargo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.15, compared to a current price of €2.47 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.08, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 91.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.92. PKP Cargo's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.08 as of Sep. 17, 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 PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKP Cargo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.47 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.15. GuruFocus considers PKP Cargo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PK3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.08 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.11)
  • GF Value™: €3.15 vs. price of €2.47 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.3% below the Transportation median (#36 of 760)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PK3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PKP Cargo Business Description

Other Exchanges PKP:PolandPK3:Germany
Address Grojecka Street No. 17, Warsaw, POL, 02-021
PKP Cargo SA provides an integrated chain of logistics services. Its business activities involve domestic and international transport of freight and the provision of comprehensive logistics services relating to rail transport of freight. The company's logistics services portfolio covers transport, intermodal, forwarding, terminals, sidings, rolling stock. The company's main geographical area of operations is Poland.
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