Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.57 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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JSE:LSK Lesaka Technologies Inc JSE:LSK
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Price R81.00
GF Value R77.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lesaka Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lesaka Technologies JSE:LSK +2.53% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates JSE:LSK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R77.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Software companies, Lesaka Technologies ranks better than 77.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Lesaka Technologies's current share price is R81.00. Lesaka Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R141.10. Lesaka Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.57.

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

JSE:LSK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.45   Max: 1.22
Current: 0.56

During the past years, Lesaka Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.45.

JSE:LSK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.62% of 1604 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs JSE:LSK: 0.56

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.

Lesaka Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R38.576. 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 R141.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lesaka Technologies  (JSE:LSK) 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.


Lesaka Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lesaka Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lesaka Technologies'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.

Lesaka Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lesaka Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Lesaka Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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JSE:LSK vs IMXI, IIIV, CINT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Lesaka Technologies'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.


Lesaka Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Lesaka Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lesaka Technologies 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.

Lesaka Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=81.00/141.10
=0.57

* 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.

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

For example, Lesaka Technologies'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)
=38.576/164.7700*164.7700
=38.576

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.7700.

Lesaka Technologies Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 45.054 106.713 69.566
201609 41.077 107.694 62.847
201612 40.554 109.002 61.303
201703 35.506 111.400 52.516
201706 33.453 112.054 49.191
201709 35.492 112.926 51.786
201712 34.713 113.907 50.214
201803 34.479 115.542 49.169
201806 -0.982 116.959 -1.383
201809 33.157 118.376 46.152
201812 19.719 118.921 27.322
201903 9.403 120.774 12.828
201906 2.987 122.191 4.028
201909 12.695 123.281 16.967
201912 9.909 123.717 13.197
202003 10.311 125.679 13.518
202006 7.504 124.807 9.907
202009 10.480 126.878 13.610
202012 8.537 127.467 11.035
202103 7.619 129.628 9.685
202106 8.369 131.113 10.517
202109 8.917 133.273 11.024
202112 8.765 135.029 10.696
202203 9.294 137.594 11.130
202206 32.410 140.835 37.918
202209 36.603 143.671 41.979
202212 39.061 145.156 44.339
202303 39.781 147.586 44.413
202306 41.439 148.802 45.886
202309 42.319 151.502 46.025
202312 43.960 152.718 47.429
202403 40.822 155.483 43.260
202406 41.598 156.269 43.861
202409 43.395 157.212 45.481
202412 41.680 157.212 43.684
202503 37.636 159.728 38.824
202506 31.048 160.985 31.778
202509 37.772 162.570 38.283
202512 37.551 162.880 37.987
202603 38.576 164.770 38.576

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 0.57 mean?
Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 as of Aug. 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 Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Lesaka Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #359 out of 1604 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Lesaka Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lesaka Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.22. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Lesaka Technologies' value of 0.57 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #359 out of 1604 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lesaka Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesaka Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IMXI and IIIV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #359 out of 1604 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lesaka Technologies in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Lesaka Technologies' value of 0.57 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lesaka Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Lesaka Technologies 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,604 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. Lesaka Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 is 65.9% 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 Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lesaka Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 27% above 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 Lesaka Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R77.13, compared to a current price of R81.00 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 65.9% below the Software industry median of 1.67. Lesaka Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R81.00 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R77.13. GuruFocus considers Lesaka Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LSK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.57 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: R77.13 vs. price of R81.00 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.9% below the Software median (#359 of 1604)

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


Lesaka Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges LSAK:USA
Address Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road, President Place, 4th Floor, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Lesaka Technologies Inc provides payment solutions, transaction processing solutions, and financial technologies. The company operates three reportable segments: Merchant, Consumer and Enterprise. Merchant, which focuses on both formal and informal sector merchants. Consumer, which focuses on individuals who have historically been excluded from traditional financial services and to whom it offers transactional accounts (banking), insurance, lending (short-term loans), payments solutions and various value-added services; and Enterprise, which comprises large-scale corporate and government organizations, including but not limited to banks, mobile network operators (MNOs) and municipalities, and, through Recharger, landlords utilizing Recharger's prepaid electricity metering solution.
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