Arkema (LTS:0IB0) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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LTS:0IB0 Arkema SA LTS:0IB0
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Price €55.18
GF Value €73.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arkema Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Arkema LTS:0IB0 +1.47% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IB0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Chemicals companies, Arkema ranks better than 82.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Arkema's current share price is €55.175. Arkema's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €130.87. Arkema's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.42.

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

LTS:0IB0' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.2
Current: 0.42

During the past years, Arkema's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.20. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.82.

LTS:0IB0's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
82.07% of 1277 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs LTS:0IB0: 0.42

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.

Arkema's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.732. 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 €130.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arkema  (LTS:0IB0) 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.


Arkema Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Arkema Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arkema'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.

Arkema Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Arkema 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 1.12 0.70 0.81 0.57 0.40

Arkema 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 0.54 0.48 0.41 0.40 0.44

LTS:0IB0 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arkema'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.


Arkema Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arkema's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arkema 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=55.175/130.87
=0.42

* 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.

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

For example, Arkema'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)
=28.732/122.4200*122.4200
=28.732

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Arkema Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 25.808 100.630 31.396
201609 24.124 100.340 29.433
201612 24.334 100.650 29.597
201703 28.365 101.170 34.323
201706 28.968 101.320 35.001
201709 26.730 101.330 32.293
201712 25.709 101.850 30.901
201803 28.512 102.750 33.970
201806 29.806 103.370 35.299
201809 28.271 103.560 33.420
201812 28.815 103.470 34.092
201903 28.919 103.890 34.077
201906 29.417 104.580 34.435
201909 29.037 104.500 34.016
201912 21.351 104.980 24.898
202003 27.238 104.590 31.881
202006 24.806 104.790 28.979
202009 21.165 104.550 24.783
202012 25.888 104.960 30.194
202103 29.009 105.750 33.582
202106 31.211 106.340 35.931
202109 30.679 106.810 35.163
202112 35.044 107.850 39.778
202203 38.863 110.490 43.059
202206 42.861 112.550 46.620
202209 37.946 112.740 41.204
202212 29.628 114.160 31.772
202303 33.634 116.790 35.255
202306 32.541 117.650 33.860
202309 27.953 118.260 28.936
202312 29.609 118.390 30.617
202403 31.195 119.470 31.965
202406 33.794 120.200 34.418
202409 28.809 119.560 29.498
202412 30.115 119.950 30.735
202503 31.325 120.380 31.856
202506 31.528 121.360 31.803
202509 28.743 120.950 29.092
202512 27.725 120.900 28.074
202603 28.732 122.420 28.732

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 0.42 mean?
Arkema (LTS:0IB0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arkema and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Arkema's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Arkema ranks #229 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Arkema's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Arkema's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.20. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Arkema's value of 0.42 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arkema ranks #229 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arkema has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arkema's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arkema ranks #229 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Arkema in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Arkema's value of 0.42 is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Arkema's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Arkema 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,277 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. Arkema's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 67.4% 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 Arkema and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arkema's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arkema stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arkema (LTS:0IB0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.30, compared to a current price of €55.18 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 67.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Arkema's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Arkema (LTS:0IB0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arkema (LTS:0IB0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arkema stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €55.18 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.30. GuruFocus considers Arkema to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IB0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: €73.30 vs. price of €55.18 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.4% below the Chemicals median (#229 of 1277)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IB0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arkema Business Description

Address 51 Esplanade du General de Gaulle, Puteaux - La Defense, Paris, FRA, 92800
Arkema SA operates in the specialty materials industry, offering adhesives, acrylics, technical fluids, chemicals, additives, and other materials that are used in various industries globally. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, Intermediates, and Coating Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which offers high-performance polymers, like specialty polyamides, PVDF, polyimides, fluorospecialties, and PEKK; and performance additives, covering interface agents, organic peroxides, thiochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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