Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.54 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 89% Above Median

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KAR:BWCL Bestway Cement Co Ltd KAR:BWCL
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Price ₨493.33
GF Value ₨325.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bestway Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bestway Cement Co KAR:BWCL -0.74% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨325.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks worse than 86.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Bestway Cement Co's current share price is ₨493.33. Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨139.50. Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.54.

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

KAR:BWCL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27   Med: 1.87   Max: 5.13
Current: 3.56

During the past years, Bestway Cement Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.13. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.87.

KAR:BWCL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.77% of 325 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs KAR:BWCL: 3.56

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.

Bestway Cement Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨45.307. 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 ₨139.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bestway Cement Co  (KAR:BWCL) 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.


Bestway Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bestway Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co'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.

Bestway Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bestway Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Bestway Cement Co 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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KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.


Bestway Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bestway Cement Co 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.

Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=493.33/139.50
=3.54

* 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.

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

For example, Bestway Cement Co'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)
=45.307/330.2130*330.2130
=45.307

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bestway Cement Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 20.568 241.018 28.180
201609 19.417 241.428 26.558
201612 23.934 241.432 32.735
201703 22.300 243.801 30.204
201706 20.965 244.955 28.262
201709 21.678 246.819 29.002
201712 22.706 246.524 30.414
201803 23.116 249.554 30.587
201806 21.192 251.989 27.771
201809 19.883 252.439 26.009
201812 26.522 251.233 34.860
201903 21.968 254.202 28.537
201906 21.460 256.143 27.666
201909 15.457 256.759 19.879
201912 17.595 256.974 22.610
202003 14.768 258.115 18.893
202006 14.179 257.797 18.162
202009 20.328 260.280 25.790
202012 24.403 260.474 30.937
202103 25.605 264.877 31.921
202106 25.067 271.696 30.466
202109 25.777 274.310 31.030
202112 30.342 278.802 35.937
202203 29.968 287.504 34.420
202206 35.286 296.311 39.323
202209 31.206 296.808 34.718
202212 40.479 296.797 45.036
202303 36.449 301.836 39.876
202306 38.965 305.109 42.171
202309 43.391 307.789 46.552
202312 48.657 306.746 52.379
202403 42.251 312.332 44.670
202406 39.998 314.175 42.040
202409 41.591 315.301 43.558
202412 51.653 315.605 54.044
202503 44.283 319.799 45.725
202506 43.199 322.561 44.224
202509 43.427 324.800 44.151
202512 49.443 324.054 50.383
202603 45.307 330.213 45.307

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 3.54 mean?
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.54 as of Jul. 23, 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #282 out of 325 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.54 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 5.13. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.03. Bestway Cement Co's value of 3.54 is 243.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #282 out of 325 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #282 out of 325 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bestway Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.03. Bestway Cement Co's value of 3.54 is 243.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bestway Cement Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 1.03, Bestway Cement Co has consistently been above 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.03, based on 325 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.54 is 243.7% above 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bestway Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨325.86, compared to a current price of ₨493.33 — trading 51.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 243.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.03. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.54 as of Jul. 23, 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨493.33 is trading 51.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨325.86. GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.54 (89% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
  • GF Value™: ₨325.86 vs. price of ₨493.33 (51.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 243.7% above the Building Materials median (#282 of 325)

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


Bestway Cement Co Business Description

Address 19-A, College Road, Bestway Building, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, PB, PAK, 44000
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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