Touchstar (LSE:TST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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What is Touchstar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Touchstar LSE:TST 46 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:TST with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,976 Hardware companies, Touchstar ranks better than 65.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Touchstar's current share price is £0.87. Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.06. Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

LSE:TST' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.6   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.77

During the past 13 years, Touchstar's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.94. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.60.

LSE:TST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
65.23% of 1976 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.425 vs LSE:TST: 0.77

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.

Touchstar's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.838. 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 £1.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Touchstar  (LSE:TST) 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.


Touchstar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Touchstar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Touchstar'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.

Touchstar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Touchstar 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 0.61 0.69 0.77 0.84 0.57

Touchstar Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.77 0.00 0.84 0.00 0.57

LSE:TST vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Touchstar'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.


Touchstar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Touchstar 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.87/1.06
=0.82

* 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.

Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Touchstar's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=0.838/139.9000*139.9000
=0.838

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Touchstar Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 1.209 102.200 1.655
201712 1.247 105.000 1.661
201812 0.741 107.100 0.968
201912 0.785 108.500 1.012
202012 0.695 109.400 0.889
202112 0.720 114.700 0.878
202212 0.796 125.300 0.889
202312 0.857 130.500 0.919
202412 0.834 135.100 0.864
202512 0.838 139.900 0.838

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 0.82 mean?
Touchstar (LSE:TST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 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 Touchstar and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Touchstar ranks #687 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Touchstar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.94. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Touchstar's value of 0.82 is 42.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Touchstar ranks #687 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Touchstar has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Touchstar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Touchstar ranks #687 out of 1976 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Touchstar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Touchstar's value of 0.82 is 42.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Touchstar's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Touchstar 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.43, based on 1,976 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. Touchstar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 42.5% 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 Touchstar and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Touchstar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Touchstar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstar (LSE:TST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.89, compared to a current price of £0.87 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 42.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.43. Touchstar's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Touchstar (LSE:TST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 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 Touchstar (LSE:TST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.87 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.89. GuruFocus considers Touchstar to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: £0.89 vs. price of £0.87 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.5% below the Hardware median (#687 of 1976)

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


Touchstar Business Description

Address 7 Commerce Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, GBR, M17 1HW
Touchstar PLC design and build rugged mobile computing devices and develop software solutions used in a wide variety of field-based delivery, logistics and service applications. The Group's operations remain focused on the logistics, transport distribution, warehousing, fuel delivery and secure access control markets. The group comprises one segment, being the supply and maintenance of real time electronic data systems. The company has presence in UK, Europe, and Rest of World. The company generates majority of revenue from United Kingdom.
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