Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.55 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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JSE:TPC Transpaco Ltd JSE:TPC
87 GF Score
Price R44.00
GF Value R35.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Transpaco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Transpaco JSE:TPC 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates JSE:TPC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R35.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Packaging & Containers companies, Transpaco ranks better than 57.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Transpaco's current share price is R44.00. Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was R79.89. Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.55.

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

JSE:TPC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.44   Max: 0.84
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, Transpaco's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.84. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.44.

JSE:TPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
57.37% of 319 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs JSE:TPC: 0.55

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.

Transpaco's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was R85.298. 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 R79.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Transpaco  (JSE:TPC) 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.


Transpaco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Transpaco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transpaco'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.

Transpaco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Transpaco Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.32 0.43 0.40 0.47

Transpaco 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 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.47 0.00

JSE:TPC vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Transpaco'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.


Transpaco Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


JSE:TPC
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Transpaco 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=44.00/79.89
=0.55

* 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.

Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Transpaco's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=85.298/160.9852*160.9852
=85.298

Current CPI (Jun25) = 160.9852.

Transpaco Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 52.075 106.713 78.560
201706 49.784 112.054 71.524
201806 52.771 116.959 72.635
201906 57.542 122.191 75.811
202006 57.951 124.807 74.749
202106 63.602 131.113 78.093
202206 73.923 140.835 84.500
202306 83.298 148.802 90.118
202406 85.042 156.269 87.609
202506 85.298 160.985 85.298

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 0.55 mean?
Transpaco (JSE:TPC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 as of Jul. 17, 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 Transpaco and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #136 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Transpaco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.84. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Transpaco's value of 0.55 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #136 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transpaco has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transpaco's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #136 out of 319 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Transpaco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Transpaco's value of 0.55 is 21.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Transpaco's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Transpaco 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.70, based on 319 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. Transpaco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 is 21.4% 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 Transpaco and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transpaco's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transpaco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco (JSE:TPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R35.48, compared to a current price of R44.00 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 21.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.70. Transpaco's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 17, 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R44.00 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of R35.48. GuruFocus considers Transpaco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TPC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.55 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
  • GF Value™: R35.48 vs. price of R44.00 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#136 of 319)

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


Transpaco Business Description

Address 331 - 6th Street, PO Box 39601, Bramley, 2018, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2090
Transpaco Ltd is a manufacturer, recycler, and distributor of paper and plastic packaging products. It operates in three business segments: Plastics Products, Paper and Board Products, and Property and Group Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Plastic products segment. Its Plastic products segment manufactures flexible plastic packaging solutions. Some of its products include Retail vest-type plastic bags; Refuse bags; Tubing and sheeting; Scholastic stationery; Heavy duty cores; Yarn cores; Conical containers; Stretch film and others.
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