International Steels (KAR:ISL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.51 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:ISL International Steels Ltd KAR:ISL
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Price ₨86.02
GF Value ₨100.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is International Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

International Steels KAR:ISL +1.33% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨100.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Steel companies, International Steels ranks worse than 52.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), International Steels's current share price is ₨86.02. International Steels's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨169.65. International Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.51.

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

KAR:ISL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.52   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.48

During the past years, International Steels's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.83. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.52.

KAR:ISL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
52.43% of 515 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs KAR:ISL: 0.48

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.

International Steels's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨53.538. 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 ₨169.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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International Steels  (KAR:ISL) 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.


International Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


International Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Steels'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.

International Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

International Steels 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 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.58 0.60

International Steels 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 0.51 0.60 0.79 0.65 0.41

KAR:ISL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, International Steels'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.


International Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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International Steels 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.

International Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=86.02/169.65
=0.51

* 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.

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

For example, International Steels'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)
=53.538/330.2130*330.2130
=53.538

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Steels Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 12.912 241.018 17.690
201609 15.134 241.428 20.700
201612 19.913 241.432 27.236
201703 21.982 243.801 29.773
201706 20.523 244.955 27.666
201709 24.653 246.819 32.983
201712 26.409 246.524 35.374
201803 29.030 249.554 38.413
201806 29.492 251.989 38.647
201809 26.674 252.439 34.892
201812 32.614 251.233 42.867
201903 38.236 254.202 49.669
201906 34.860 256.143 44.941
201909 26.547 256.759 34.142
201912 31.618 256.974 40.629
202003 30.464 258.115 38.973
202006 21.914 257.797 28.070
202009 36.146 260.280 45.858
202012 41.017 260.474 51.999
202103 40.028 264.877 49.902
202106 43.443 271.696 52.800
202109 56.275 274.310 67.744
202112 43.265 278.802 51.243
202203 62.643 287.504 71.949
202206 47.978 296.311 53.467
202209 37.998 296.808 42.275
202212 39.912 296.797 44.406
202303 54.862 301.836 60.020
202306 43.690 305.109 47.285
202309 44.189 307.789 47.408
202312 47.196 306.746 50.807
202403 37.363 312.332 39.502
202406 30.546 314.175 32.105
202409 30.825 315.301 32.283
202412 42.340 315.605 44.300
202503 31.919 319.799 32.958
202506 38.083 322.561 38.986
202509 48.223 324.800 49.027
202512 53.016 324.054 54.024
202603 53.538 330.213 53.538

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 0.51 mean?
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 as of Aug. 04, 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 International Steels and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, International Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #270 out of 515 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is International Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
International Steels' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 is near median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.83. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. International Steels' value of 0.51 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #270 out of 515 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #270 out of 515 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places International Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. International Steels' value of 0.51 is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, International Steels' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.45, International Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 515 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. International Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 is 13.3% 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨100.33, compared to a current price of ₨86.02 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 13.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.45. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 as of Aug. 04, 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨86.02 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨100.33. GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.51 (near median its 10-year median of 0.52)
  • GF Value™: ₨100.33 vs. price of ₨86.02 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.3% above the Steel median (#270 of 515)

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


International Steels Business Description

Address 10 Beaumont Road, 101 Beaumont Plaza, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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