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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCCKUW:GFC -4.76%13 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 314% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFC with a GF Score™ of 13/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks worse than 84.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:GFC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.79 Max: 4.08
Current: 3.35
During the past years, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.08. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.79.
KUW:GFC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 84.22% of 716
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs KUW:GFC: 3.35
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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.086. 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 KWD0.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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.
* 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.
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 3.27 mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27 as of Aug. 07, 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 314% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #603 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27 is 314% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 4.08. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 3.27 is 261.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #603 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 13/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #603 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 3.27 is 261.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 4.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 716 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. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27 is 261.3% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27, which is 314% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27, which is 314% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 261.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.91. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27 as of Aug. 07, 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.27 (314% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (63.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.3% above the Business Services median (#603 of 716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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