Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.53 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
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Price ₨370.06
GF Value ₨457.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Archroma Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨457.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Archroma Pakistan ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Archroma Pakistan's current share price is ₨370.06. Archroma Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨703.25. Archroma Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.53.

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

KAR:ARPL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.55

During the past years, Archroma Pakistan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.72.

KAR:ARPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
75.61% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs KAR:ARPL: 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.

Archroma Pakistan's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨207.790. 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 ₨703.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Archroma Pakistan  (KAR:ARPL) 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.


Archroma Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Archroma Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.13 0.78 0.47 0.69

Archroma Pakistan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.75 0.61 0.69 0.65 0.47

KAR:ARPL vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Archroma Pakistan'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.


Archroma Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Archroma Pakistan 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.

Archroma Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=370.06/703.25
=0.53

* 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.

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

For example, Archroma Pakistan'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)
=207.79/330.2130*330.2130
=207.790

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Archroma Pakistan Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 84.637 241.018 115.959
201609 89.781 241.428 122.798
201612 78.288 241.432 107.077
201703 90.171 243.801 122.131
201706 96.395 244.955 129.946
201709 93.981 246.819 125.735
201712 87.877 246.524 117.709
201803 101.547 249.554 134.368
201806 116.724 251.989 152.958
201809 112.695 252.439 147.415
201812 119.251 251.233 156.740
201903 120.016 254.202 155.903
201906 140.714 256.143 181.405
201909 128.637 256.759 165.438
201912 135.724 256.974 174.406
202003 149.949 258.115 191.834
202006 53.882 257.797 69.018
202009 101.236 260.280 128.436
202012 149.490 260.474 189.514
202103 144.836 264.877 180.562
202106 140.747 271.696 171.061
202109 147.383 274.310 177.419
202112 198.193 278.802 234.740
202203 190.070 287.504 218.305
202206 180.822 296.311 201.510
202209 168.181 296.808 187.109
202212 165.296 296.797 183.906
202303 253.527 301.836 277.362
202306 197.751 305.109 214.022
202309 263.100 307.789 282.268
202312 209.277 306.746 225.287
202403 203.927 312.332 215.602
202406 138.262 314.175 145.320
202409 165.286 315.301 173.103
202412 208.812 315.605 218.477
202503 214.713 319.799 221.705
202506 198.763 322.561 203.478
202509 170.659 324.800 173.503
202512 226.915 324.054 231.228
202603 207.790 330.213 207.790

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 0.53 mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.53 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Archroma Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #312 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Archroma Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.53 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.18. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Archroma Pakistan's value of 0.53 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #312 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #312 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Archroma Pakistan in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Archroma Pakistan's value of 0.53 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Archroma Pakistan's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Archroma Pakistan 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 1.32, based on 1,279 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. Archroma Pakistan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.53 is 59.8% 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archroma Pakistan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.53, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨457.91, compared to a current price of ₨370.06 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.53, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 59.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.53 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨370.06 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨457.91. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.53 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: ₨457.91 vs. price of ₨370.06 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.8% below the Chemicals median (#312 of 1279)

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


Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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