Kia (KIMTF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.67 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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What is Kia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kia KIMTF 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates KIMTF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.81. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,041 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kia ranks better than 51.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Kia's current share price is $30.30. Kia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.07. Kia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.67.

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

KIMTF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.48   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.68

During the past years, Kia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.48.

KIMTF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
51.97% of 1041 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs KIMTF: 0.68

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.

Kia's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.934. 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 $45.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kia  (OTCPK:KIMTF) 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.


Kia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kia'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.

Kia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.37 0.57 0.53 0.58

Kia 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 0.47 0.48 0.49 0.58 0.67

KIMTF vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Kia'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.


Kia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kia 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=30.30/45.07
=0.67

* 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.

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

For example, Kia'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)
=50.934/125.2360*125.2360
=50.934

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

Kia Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 30.925 100.791 38.425
201609 28.576 101.461 35.272
201612 27.244 101.561 33.595
201703 28.253 102.851 34.402
201706 29.957 102.611 36.562
201709 31.107 103.491 37.643
201712 29.935 102.991 36.401
201803 29.274 104.101 35.217
201806 32.052 104.130 38.548
201809 31.364 105.651 37.178
201812 29.927 104.351 35.917
201903 27.429 104.491 32.875
201906 30.836 104.881 36.821
201909 31.533 105.200 37.539
201912 34.199 105.121 40.743
202003 29.808 105.354 35.433
202006 23.491 105.112 27.988
202009 34.547 106.198 40.740
202012 38.535 105.765 45.629
202103 36.598 107.357 42.693
202106 40.740 107.579 47.427
202109 37.752 108.759 43.471
202112 36.221 109.676 41.360
202203 37.506 111.848 41.995
202206 42.716 114.072 46.896
202209 41.368 114.715 45.162
202212 44.698 115.179 48.601
202303 45.557 116.507 48.970
202306 51.206 117.182 54.725
202309 48.460 118.964 51.015
202312 47.162 118.837 49.701
202403 49.948 120.123 52.074
202406 51.020 120.007 53.243
202409 50.859 120.861 52.700
202412 48.015 121.135 49.640
202503 48.805 122.590 49.858
202506 55.009 122.611 56.187
202509 52.989 123.402 53.777
202512 49.505 123.939 50.023
202603 50.934 125.236 50.934

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 0.67 mean?
Kia (KIMTF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.67 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kia and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Kia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kia ranks #500 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Kia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.67 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.98. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Kia's value of 0.67 is 9.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kia ranks #500 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kia has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kia ranks #500 out of 1041 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Kia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Kia's value of 0.67 is 9.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Kia 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,041 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. Kia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.67 is 9.5% 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 Kia and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia stock overvalued right now?
Kia (KIMTF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.67. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.81, compared to a current price of $30.30 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 9.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. Kia's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kia (KIMTF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kia (KIMTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.30 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.81.

Key valuation signals for KIMTF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.67 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: $23.81 vs. price of $30.30 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 9.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#500 of 1041)

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


Kia Business Description

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Kia Corp is a Korean motor-vehicle manufacturer. It is engaged in manufacturing and selling finished vehicles and automotive parts, along with providing rental and maintenance services. The company's main products include passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs), and commercial vehicles. Its geographical segments include South Korea, America, Europe, and Others, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from South Korea.
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