plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.21 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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FRA:PLEK plenum AG FRA:PLEK
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Price €2.68
GF Value €5.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is plenum AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

plenum AG FRA:PLEK -2.90% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:PLEK with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, plenum AG ranks better than 84.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), plenum AG's current share price is €2.68. plenum AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €12.68. plenum AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.21.

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

FRA:PLEK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, plenum AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.69.

FRA:PLEK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
84.64% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.905 vs FRA:PLEK: 0.22

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.

plenum AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €13.346. 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 €12.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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plenum AG  (FRA:PLEK) 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.


plenum AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


plenum AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for plenum 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.

plenum AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

plenum 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 0.90 0.60 0.67 0.70 0.49

plenum 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 0.67 0.00 0.70 0.00 0.49

FRA:PLEK vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, plenum 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.


plenum AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, plenum AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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plenum 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.68/12.68
=0.21

* 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.

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

For example, plenum 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)
=13.346/129.3606*129.3606
=13.346

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

plenum AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 6.480 101.217 8.282
201712 5.996 102.617 7.559
201812 6.708 104.217 8.326
201912 10.820 105.818 13.227
202012 10.784 105.518 13.221
202112 10.197 110.384 11.950
202212 14.246 119.345 15.442
202312 17.017 123.773 17.785
202412 17.339 127.041 17.656
202512 13.346 129.361 13.346

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 0.21 mean?
plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 as of Jul. 14, 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 plenum AG and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, plenum AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, plenum AG ranks #110 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is plenum AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
plenum AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.18. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. plenum AG's value of 0.21 is 76.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, plenum AG ranks #110 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, plenum AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does plenum AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, plenum AG ranks #110 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places plenum AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. plenum AG's value of 0.21 is 76.8% below this benchmark. Historically, plenum AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.91, plenum AG 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 716 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. plenum AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.21 is 76.8% 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 plenum AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. plenum AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is plenum AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.96, compared to a current price of €2.68 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 76.8% below the Business Services industry median of 0.91. plenum AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 plenum AG (FRA:PLEK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.21 as of Jul. 14, 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 plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, plenum AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.68 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.96. GuruFocus considers plenum AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PLEK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.21 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: €5.96 vs. price of €2.68 (55% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.8% below the Business Services median (#110 of 716)

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


plenum AG Business Description

Other Exchanges PLEK:Germany
Address 53, Hagenauer Strasse, Wiesbaden, DEU, 65203
plenum AG is a German company which offers consulting services to financial companies, telecom, utilities, and logistics firms. The firm offers marketing, process optimization, and IT consulting services.
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