Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.70 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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LSE:RKW Rockwood Strategic PLC LSE:RKW
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Price £3.16
GF Value £0.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Rockwood Strategic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Rockwood Strategic LSE:RKW -1.86% 45 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.70 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates LSE:RKW with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Asset Management companies, Rockwood Strategic ranks worse than 68.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Rockwood Strategic's current share price is £3.16. Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £0.27. Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 11.70.

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

LSE:RKW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76   Med: 8.69   Max: 14.58
Current: 11.83

During the past 13 years, Rockwood Strategic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.58. The lowest was 3.76. And the median was 8.69.

LSE:RKW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
68.4% of 921 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8 vs LSE:RKW: 11.83

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.

Rockwood Strategic's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £0.123. 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 £0.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Rockwood Strategic  (LSE:RKW) 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.


Rockwood Strategic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Rockwood Strategic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rockwood Strategic'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.

Rockwood Strategic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Rockwood Strategic Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.05 12.36 10.78 10.09 9.69

Rockwood Strategic Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 10.78 0.00 10.09 0.00 9.69

LSE:RKW vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Rockwood Strategic'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.


Rockwood Strategic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rockwood Strategic 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.

Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.16/0.27
=11.70

* 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.

Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Rockwood Strategic's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=0.123/140.8000*140.8000
=0.123

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Rockwood Strategic Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201703 0.096 102.700 0.132
201803 0.145 105.100 0.194
201903 0.108 107.000 0.142
202003 -0.156 108.600 -0.202
202103 0.502 109.700 0.644
202203 0.536 116.500 0.648
202303 0.375 126.800 0.416
202403 0.133 131.600 0.142
202503 0.418 136.100 0.432
202603 0.123 140.800 0.123

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 11.70 mean?
Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.70 as of Aug. 09, 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 Rockwood Strategic and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 14.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #630 out of 921 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Rockwood Strategic's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.70 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 14.58. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.00. Rockwood Strategic's value of 11.70 is 46.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #630 out of 921 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rockwood Strategic has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockwood Strategic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #630 out of 921 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Rockwood Strategic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.00. Rockwood Strategic's value of 11.70 is 46.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Rockwood Strategic's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 14.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Rockwood Strategic 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 8.00, based on 921 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. Rockwood Strategic's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.70 is 46.3% 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 Rockwood Strategic and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rockwood Strategic's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.70, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockwood Strategic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £3.16 — trading 345.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.70, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 46.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 8.00. Rockwood Strategic's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.70 as of Aug. 09, 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 Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.16 is trading 345.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71. GuruFocus considers Rockwood Strategic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RKW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.70 (35% above median its 10-year median of 8.69)
  • GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £3.16 (345.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.3% above the Asset Management median (#630 of 921)

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


Rockwood Strategic Business Description

Address 8 Bishopsgate, 2nd Floor, London, GBR, EC2N 4BQ
Rockwood Strategic plc is an investment trust listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange that invests in a focused portfolio of smaller UK public companies. The Company's objective is to maximise shareholder value from its assets through the realisation of its portfolio at an advantageous time and the reinvestment of proceeds to grow shareholder value per share over the long term.
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