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Aspen Pharmacare HoldingsJSE:APN +0.21%72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates JSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R167.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 Drug Manufacturers companies, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings ranks better than 63.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:APN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 1.88 Max: 8.19
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.19. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.88.
JSE:APN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 63.02% of 749
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.95
vs JSE:APN: 1.38
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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was R97.664. 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 R106.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.
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Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) 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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspen Pharmacare Holdings'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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
JSE:APN vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings'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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings 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.
* 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.
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 1.41 mean?
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.41 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 8.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings ranks #277 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.41 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 8.19. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' value of 1.41 is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings ranks #277 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings ranks #277 out of 749 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Aspen Pharmacare Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' value of 1.41 is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 8.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.95, based on 749 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. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.41 is 27.7% 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Pharmacare Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R167.42, compared to a current price of R149.32 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 27.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.95. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R149.32 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R167.42.
GuruFocus considers Aspen Pharmacare Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:APN:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.41 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: R167.42 vs. price of R149.32 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#277 of 749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:APN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd is a multinational pharmaceutical company. The group focuses on marketing and manufacturing a broad range of post-patent, branded medicines and domestic brands covering both hospital and consumer markets. The business segments of the group are split between the Commercial Pharmaceuticals and Manufacturing segments. The Commercial Pharmaceuticals business segments are: Injectables, Over-the-counter, and Prescription. The Manufacturing business segments are: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Finished Dose Form, and Heparin. Its geographic regions are Africa Middle East, Europe CIS, Australasia, Asia, and America.
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