Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.57 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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MIL:1SYM Symrise AG MIL:1SYM
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Price €85.62
GF Value €105.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Symrise AG MIL:1SYM 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SYM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks worse than 73.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Symrise AG's current share price is €85.62. Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €33.32. Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.57.

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

MIL:1SYM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12   Med: 4.19   Max: 6.34
Current: 2.75

During the past 13 years, Symrise AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.34. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 4.19.

MIL:1SYM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.94% of 1278 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs MIL:1SYM: 2.75

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.

Symrise AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €35.267. 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 €33.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Symrise AG  (MIL:1SYM) 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.


Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.

Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Symrise AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Symrise AG 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 3.49 0.00 3.34 0.00 2.14

MIL:1SYM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.


Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Symrise AG 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.

Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=85.62/33.32
=2.57

* 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.

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

For example, Symrise AG'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)
=35.267/129.3606*129.3606
=35.267

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

Symrise AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 22.364 101.217 28.582
201712 22.678 102.617 28.588
201812 23.508 104.217 29.179
201912 24.489 105.818 29.937
202012 25.185 105.518 30.876
202112 27.551 110.384 32.288
202212 33.043 119.345 35.816
202312 33.842 123.773 35.370
202412 35.762 127.041 36.415
202512 35.267 129.361 35.267

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 2.57 mean?
Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.57 as of Jul. 21, 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 4.19. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 6.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #945 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Symrise AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.57 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 6.34. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Symrise AG's value of 2.57 is 99.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #945 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #945 out of 1278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Symrise AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Symrise AG's value of 2.57 is 99.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 6.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Symrise AG 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,278 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. Symrise AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.57 is 99.2% 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 Symrise AG 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. Symrise AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.00, compared to a current price of €85.62 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 99.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.57 as of Jul. 21, 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €85.62 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.00. GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SYM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.57 (39% below median its 10-year median of 4.19)
  • GF Value™: €105.00 vs. price of €85.62 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.2% above the Chemicals median (#945 of 1278)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symrise AG Business Description

Address Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, DEU, 37603
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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