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Astral FoodsJSE:ARL +0.39%85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates JSE:ARL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R202.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,451 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Foods ranks better than 68.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astral Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ARL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.45 Max: 1.04
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, Astral Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.04. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.45.
JSE:ARL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 68.85% of 1451
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.76
vs JSE:ARL: 0.42
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.
Astral Foods's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R582.457. 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 R502.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.
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Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) 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.
Astral Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Astral Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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.
JSE:ARL vs ADM, BG, TSN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astral Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Astral Foods 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.
Astral Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 0.42 mean?
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 01, 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Astral Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #452 out of 1451 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Astral Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Astral Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Astral Foods' value of 0.42 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #452 out of 1451 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #452 out of 1451 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Astral Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Astral Foods' value of 0.42 is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Astral Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.76, Astral Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.76, based on 1,451 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. Astral Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 44.7% 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R202.74, compared to a current price of R212.20 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 44.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.76. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 01, 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R212.20 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R202.74.
GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: R202.74 vs. price of R212.20 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#452 of 1451)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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