Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.12 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:LCI Lucky Core Industries Ltd KAR:LCI
88 GF Score
Price ₨224.21
GF Value ₨215.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lucky Core Industries KAR:LCI +0.04% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.12 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:LCI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨215.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Chemicals companies, Lucky Core Industries ranks better than 53.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Lucky Core Industries's current share price is ₨224.21. Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨200.55. Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.12.

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

KAR:LCI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 1.13   Max: 2
Current: 1.16

During the past years, Lucky Core Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.00. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.13.

KAR:LCI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
53.95% of 1277 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs KAR:LCI: 1.16

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.

Lucky Core Industries's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨62.907. 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 ₨200.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lucky Core Industries  (KAR:LCI) 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.


Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lucky Core Industries'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.

Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lucky Core Industries 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 1.10 0.83 1.12 1.71

Lucky Core Industries 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 1.53 1.71 1.76 1.49 1.16

KAR:LCI vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Lucky Core Industries'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.


Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Lucky Core Industries 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.

Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=224.21/200.55
=1.12

* 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.

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

For example, Lucky Core Industries'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)
=62.907/330.2130*330.2130
=62.907

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lucky Core Industries Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 20.896 241.018 28.629
201609 19.240 241.428 26.315
201612 22.472 241.432 30.736
201703 23.464 243.801 31.781
201706 24.474 244.955 32.992
201709 24.660 246.819 32.992
201712 26.281 246.524 35.203
201803 28.634 249.554 37.889
201806 28.682 251.989 37.586
201809 28.801 252.439 37.674
201812 32.719 251.233 43.005
201903 33.636 254.202 43.694
201906 33.429 256.143 43.096
201909 31.425 256.759 40.415
201912 32.974 256.974 42.372
202003 32.070 258.115 41.028
202006 23.194 257.797 29.709
202009 31.319 260.280 39.734
202012 34.503 260.474 43.741
202103 38.299 264.877 47.746
202106 36.125 271.696 43.905
202109 46.489 274.310 55.963
202112 54.468 278.802 64.512
202203 56.090 287.504 64.422
202206 31.291 296.311 34.871
202209 52.609 296.808 58.530
202212 54.757 296.797 60.922
202303 66.797 301.836 73.077
202306 63.016 305.109 68.201
202309 62.785 307.789 67.359
202312 67.268 306.746 72.414
202403 67.216 312.332 71.064
202406 63.972 314.175 67.238
202409 66.542 315.301 69.689
202412 68.249 315.605 71.408
202503 64.539 319.799 66.641
202506 60.397 322.561 61.830
202509 61.981 324.800 63.014
202512 60.015 324.054 61.156
202603 62.907 330.213 62.907

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 1.12 mean?
Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.12 as of Jul. 25, 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Lucky Core Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #588 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Lucky Core Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lucky Core Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.00. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Lucky Core Industries' value of 1.12 is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #588 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lucky Core Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Core Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #588 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Lucky Core Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Lucky Core Industries' value of 1.12 is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Core Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Lucky Core Industries 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 1.29, based on 1,277 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. Lucky Core Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.12 is 13.2% 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Core Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Core Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨215.36, compared to a current price of ₨224.21 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 13.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Lucky Core Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.12 as of Jul. 25, 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨224.21 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨215.36. GuruFocus considers Lucky Core Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:LCI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: ₨215.36 vs. price of ₨224.21 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.2% below the Chemicals median (#588 of 1277)

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


Lucky Core Industries Business Description

Address 5 West Wharf Road, ICI House, Karachi, PAK, 74000
Lucky Core Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company in AgriSciences. The company is organised into business units based on its products and services and has five reportable segments, namely Polyester, Soda Ash, Animal Health, Pharma and Chemicals, and Agri Sciences. It exports its products and services in Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, the UAE, and other countries.
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