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Alfa Laval ABMIL:1ALFA 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.19 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ALFA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,298 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 76.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1ALFA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 2.96 Max: 4.24
Current: 4.12
During the past years, Alfa Laval AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.24. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 2.96.
MIL:1ALFA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 76.11% of 2298
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.745
vs MIL:1ALFA: 4.12
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.
Alfa Laval AB's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.998. 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 €11.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Alfa Laval AB (MIL:1ALFA) 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.
Alfa Laval AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
MIL:1ALFA vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Alfa Laval AB 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.
Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 4.19 mean?
Alfa Laval AB (MIL:1ALFA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.19 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 4.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1749 out of 2298 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.19 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 4.24. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Alfa Laval AB's value of 4.19 is 140.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1749 out of 2298 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1749 out of 2298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Alfa Laval AB's value of 4.19 is 140.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 4.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Alfa Laval AB 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.75, based on 2,298 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.19 is 140.1% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.19, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (MIL:1ALFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.75, compared to a current price of €49.69 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.19, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 140.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (MIL:1ALFA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.19 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 Alfa Laval AB (MIL:1ALFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.69 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.75.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ALFA:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.19 (42% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: €41.75 vs. price of €49.69 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1749 of 2298)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ALFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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