Bharat Heavy Electricals (NSE:BHEL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.65 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 82% Above Median

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NSE:BHEL Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd NSE:BHEL
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Price ₹415.50
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What is Bharat Heavy Electricals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bharat Heavy Electricals NSE:BHEL -0.36% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.65 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates NSE:BHEL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹351.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,285 Industrial Products companies, Bharat Heavy Electricals ranks worse than 78.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Bharat Heavy Electricals's current share price is ₹415.50. Bharat Heavy Electricals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹89.40. Bharat Heavy Electricals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.65.

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

NSE:BHEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89   Med: 2.55   Max: 4.76
Current: 4.61

During the past years, Bharat Heavy Electricals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.76. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 2.55.

NSE:BHEL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.21% of 2285 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs NSE:BHEL: 4.61

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.

Bharat Heavy Electricals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹22.069. 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 ₹89.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals  (NSE:BHEL) 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.


Bharat Heavy Electricals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bharat Heavy Electricals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bharat Heavy Electricals'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.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bharat Heavy Electricals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Bharat Heavy Electricals Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.71 2.40 2.97 2.73 4.63

NSE:BHEL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Bharat Heavy Electricals'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.


Bharat Heavy Electricals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Heavy Electricals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bharat Heavy Electricals 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.

Bharat Heavy Electricals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=415.50/89.40
=4.65

* 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.

Bharat Heavy Electricals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bharat Heavy Electricals's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.069/167.3573*167.3573
=22.069

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201403 42.321 91.425 77.470
201503 0.000 97.163 0.000
201603 0.000 102.518 0.000
201606 15.121 105.961 23.882
201703 0.000 105.196 0.000
201706 14.647 107.109 22.886
201803 0.000 109.786 0.000
201806 15.671 111.317 23.560
201809 17.588 115.142 25.564
201812 19.569 115.142 28.443
201903 28.444 118.202 40.273
201906 12.764 120.880 17.672
201909 17.342 123.175 23.562
201912 15.678 126.235 20.785
202003 13.194 124.705 17.707
202006 5.438 127.000 7.166
202009 9.921 130.118 12.760
202012 12.178 130.889 15.571
202103 19.316 131.771 24.533
202106 7.852 134.084 9.800
202109 13.884 135.847 17.104
202112 14.564 138.161 17.642
202203 21.826 138.822 26.312
202206 12.781 142.347 15.027
202209 12.218 144.661 14.135
202212 14.019 145.763 16.096
202303 23.133 146.865 26.361
202306 14.421 150.280 16.060
202309 14.641 151.492 16.174
202312 15.514 152.924 16.978
202403 20.481 153.035 22.398
202406 15.827 155.789 17.002
202409 18.608 157.882 19.725
202412 21.070 158.323 22.272
202503 25.851 157.552 27.460
202506 15.780 159.755 16.531
202509 21.640 162.289 22.316
202512 24.308 163.281 24.915
202603 35.391 164.272 36.056
202606 22.069 167.357 22.069

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 4.65 mean?
Bharat Heavy Electricals (NSE:BHEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.65 as of Aug. 27, 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 Bharat Heavy Electricals and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Bharat Heavy Electricals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Heavy Electricals ranks #1787 out of 2285 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Bharat Heavy Electricals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bharat Heavy Electricals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.65 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 4.76. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.80. Bharat Heavy Electricals' value of 4.65 is 158.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Heavy Electricals ranks #1787 out of 2285 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bharat Heavy Electricals has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Heavy Electricals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bharat Heavy Electricals ranks #1787 out of 2285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bharat Heavy Electricals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.80. Bharat Heavy Electricals' value of 4.65 is 158.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bharat Heavy Electricals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 4.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Bharat Heavy Electricals 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 1.80, based on 2,285 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. Bharat Heavy Electricals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.65 is 158.3% 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 Bharat Heavy Electricals and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Heavy Electricals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.65, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Heavy Electricals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Heavy Electricals (NSE:BHEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹351.59, compared to a current price of ₹415.50 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.65, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 158.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.80. Bharat Heavy Electricals' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Bharat Heavy Electricals (NSE:BHEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.65 as of Aug. 27, 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 Bharat Heavy Electricals (NSE:BHEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Heavy Electricals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹415.50 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹351.59. GuruFocus considers Bharat Heavy Electricals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BHEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.65 (82% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: ₹351.59 vs. price of ₹415.50 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 158.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1787 of 2285)

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


Bharat Heavy Electricals Business Description

Other Exchanges 500103:India
Address BHEL House, Siri Fort, New Delhi, IND, 110 049
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is an integrated power plant equipment manufacturer and engineering company in India. Its products and services serve power, transportation, energy, oil and gas, defense, and other industrial markets. The company has three business segments: Power (which contributes the majority of total revenue), Industry sector and International Operations. Bharat's product portfolio consists of heavy industrial equipment and components, including turbines, valves, pumps, boilers, and insulators. In addition, the company offers aftersales service to customers for maintenance and repairs and can help synchronize power plants. The majority of total revenue is derived from India, but the company has a footprint in many different regions.
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