Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 15.06 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 281% Above Median

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KUW:ASC Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC
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Price KWD0.75
GF Value KWD0.21
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What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC +7.88% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 281% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates KUW:ASC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks worse than 95.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current share price is KWD0.753. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.05. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 15.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ASC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16   Med: 3.95   Max: 14.77
Current: 14.77

During the past years, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.77. The lowest was 2.16. And the median was 3.95.

KUW:ASC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
95.09% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs KUW:ASC: 14.77

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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.010. 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 KWD0.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)  (KUW:ASC) 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.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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 3.37 3.44 3.79 2.88 2.38

KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.753/0.05
=15.06

* 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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)
=0.01/330.2130*330.2130
=0.010

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 0.000 236.525 0.000
201609 0.018 241.428 0.025
201612 0.019 241.432 0.026
201703 0.021 243.801 0.028
201706 0.024 244.955 0.032
201709 0.023 246.819 0.031
201712 -0.032 246.524 -0.043
201803 0.007 249.554 0.009
201806 0.010 251.989 0.013
201809 0.010 252.439 0.013
201812 0.012 251.233 0.016
201903 0.009 254.202 0.012
201906 0.009 256.143 0.012
201909 0.009 256.759 0.012
201912 0.009 256.974 0.012
202003 0.009 258.115 0.012
202006 0.007 257.797 0.009
202009 0.007 260.280 0.009
202012 0.007 260.474 0.009
202103 0.006 264.877 0.007
202106 0.007 271.696 0.009
202109 0.007 274.310 0.008
202112 0.007 278.802 0.008
202203 0.007 287.504 0.008
202206 0.008 296.311 0.009
202209 0.008 296.808 0.009
202212 0.008 296.797 0.009
202303 0.009 301.836 0.010
202306 0.009 305.109 0.010
202309 0.009 307.789 0.010
202312 0.010 306.746 0.011
202403 0.010 312.332 0.011
202406 0.009 314.175 0.009
202409 0.009 315.301 0.009
202412 0.014 315.605 0.015
202503 0.010 319.799 0.010
202506 0.010 322.561 0.010
202509 0.009 324.800 0.009
202512 0.024 324.054 0.024
202603 0.010 330.213 0.010

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 15.06 mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.06 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. This is 281% above median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.16 to 14.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #1512 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.06 is 281% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 14.77. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 15.06 is 804.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #1512 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #1512 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 15.06 is 804.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.16 to 14.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,590 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. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.06 is 804.5% 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.06, which is 281% above median its own 10-year median of 3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.75 — trading 258.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.06, which is 281% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 804.5% above the Software industry median of 1.67. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.06 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.75 is trading 258.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 15.06 (281% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.75 (258.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 804.5% above the Software median (#1512 of 1590)

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


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Business Description

Address Free zone, Future Area, P.O.Box 27159, Plot No. 28B / 29B, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13132
Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.
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