HUN (Huntsman) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.25 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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HUN Huntsman Corp HUN
68 GF Score
Price $9.76
GF Value $16.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Huntsman HUN -19.14% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates HUN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Huntsman ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Huntsman's current share price is $9.76. Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $39.57. Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.25.

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

HUN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.58   Max: 0.99
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Huntsman's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.99. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.58.

HUN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
90.59% of 1275 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs HUN: 0.25

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.

Huntsman's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.613. 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 $39.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Huntsman  (NYSE:HUN) 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.


Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huntsman'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.

Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Huntsman 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 0.84 0.65 0.61 0.46 0.25

Huntsman 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 0.27 0.23 0.25 0.34 0.27

HUN vs OLN, REX, GPRE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Huntsman'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.


Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Huntsman 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.

Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9.76/39.57
=0.25

* 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.

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

For example, Huntsman'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)
=9.613/333.9520*333.9520
=9.613

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Huntsman Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 7.626 241.428 10.549
201612 7.897 241.432 10.923
201703 7.967 243.801 10.913
201706 8.428 244.955 11.490
201709 8.889 246.819 12.027
201712 2.815 246.524 3.813
201803 9.333 249.554 12.489
201806 9.905 251.989 13.127
201809 8.173 252.439 10.812
201812 7.671 251.233 10.197
201903 7.099 254.202 9.326
201906 7.686 256.143 10.021
201909 7.419 256.759 9.649
201912 7.319 256.974 9.511
202003 7.137 258.115 9.234
202006 5.676 257.797 7.353
202009 6.823 260.280 8.754
202012 7.407 260.474 9.496
202103 8.252 264.877 10.404
202106 9.080 271.696 11.161
202109 9.476 274.310 11.536
202112 9.644 278.802 11.552
202203 10.176 287.504 11.820
202206 10.483 296.311 11.815
202209 10.095 296.808 11.358
202212 8.666 296.797 9.751
202303 8.709 301.836 9.636
202306 8.852 305.109 9.689
202309 8.508 307.789 9.231
202312 8.143 306.746 8.865
202403 8.556 312.332 9.148
202406 9.109 314.175 9.682
202409 8.948 315.301 9.477
202412 8.422 315.605 8.912
202503 8.179 319.799 8.541
202506 8.447 322.561 8.745
202509 8.459 324.800 8.697
202512 7.837 324.054 8.076
202603 8.208 330.213 8.301
202606 9.613 333.952 9.613

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 0.25 mean?
Huntsman (HUN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.25 as of Aug. 03, 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 Huntsman and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #120 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Huntsman's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.25 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.99. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Huntsman's value of 0.25 is 80.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #120 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huntsman has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to OLN and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #120 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Huntsman in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Huntsman's value of 0.25 is 80.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Huntsman's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Huntsman 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Huntsman's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.25 is 80.5% 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 Huntsman and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huntsman's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntsman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntsman (HUN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.89, compared to a current price of $9.76 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 80.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Huntsman's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Huntsman (HUN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.25 as of Aug. 03, 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 Huntsman (HUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntsman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.76 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.89. GuruFocus considers Huntsman to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HUN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.25 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: $16.89 vs. price of $9.76 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.5% below the Chemicals median (#120 of 1275)

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


Huntsman Business Description

Other Exchanges HTR:Germany
Address 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Huntsman Corp is a USA-based manufacturer of differentiated organic chemical products. The product portfolio of the company comprises Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), Amines, Maleic anhydride, and Epoxy-based polymer formulations. The company's products are used in adhesives, aerospace, automotive, and construction products, and others. Its operating segments are Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Polyurethanes segment, which includes MDI, polyols, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), and other polyurethane-related products. Its geographical segments are the United States & Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world.
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