Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 17.50 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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NSE:CHOLAFIN Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd NSE:CHOLAFIN
76 GF Score
Price ₹1,866.20
GF Value ₹2,157.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co NSE:CHOLAFIN -3.80% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.50 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 14.05. GuruFocus rates NSE:CHOLAFIN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,157.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Credit Services companies, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co ranks worse than 89.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's current share price is ₹1866.20. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹106.65. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 17.50.

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

NSE:CHOLAFIN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33   Med: 14.05   Max: 22.31
Current: 17.5

During the past years, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 22.31. The lowest was 3.33. And the median was 14.05.

NSE:CHOLAFIN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
89.62% of 424 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.13 vs NSE:CHOLAFIN: 17.50

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.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹57.764. 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 ₹106.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co  (NSE:CHOLAFIN) 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.


Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co'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.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Quarterly Data
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NSE:CHOLAFIN vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co'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.


Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co 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.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1866.20/106.65
=17.50

* 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.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co'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)
=57.764/166.1454*166.1454
=57.764

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 7.732 105.961 12.124
201612 7.923 105.196 12.513
201703 8.671 105.196 13.695
201706 9.041 107.109 14.024
201709 9.679 109.021 14.751
201712 10.422 109.404 15.827
201803 11.731 109.786 17.753
201806 10.822 111.317 16.152
201809 10.788 115.142 15.567
201812 11.637 115.142 16.792
201903 11.617 118.202 16.329
201906 12.255 120.880 16.844
201909 13.217 123.175 17.828
201912 14.016 126.235 18.447
202003 12.943 124.705 17.244
202006 12.135 127.000 15.875
202009 15.521 130.118 19.819
202012 16.840 130.889 21.376
202103 16.677 131.771 21.028
202106 16.916 134.084 20.961
202109 17.404 135.847 21.286
202112 18.599 138.161 22.366
202203 18.407 138.822 22.030
202206 20.240 142.347 23.624
202209 20.988 144.661 24.105
202212 22.655 145.763 25.823
202303 22.946 146.865 25.958
202306 26.282 150.280 29.057
202309 30.200 151.492 33.121
202312 31.083 152.924 33.770
202403 31.722 153.035 34.440
202406 36.351 155.789 38.768
202409 38.748 157.882 40.776
202412 42.254 158.323 44.342
202503 44.744 157.552 47.185
202506 46.095 159.755 47.939
202509 48.569 162.289 49.723
202512 51.579 163.281 52.484
202603 56.374 164.272 57.017
202606 57.764 166.145 57.764

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 17.50 mean?
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 17.50 as of Aug. 09, 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 14.05. Over the past decade, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 22.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co ranks #380 out of 424 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 17.50 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 14.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 22.31. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's value of 17.50 is 459.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co ranks #380 out of 424 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co ranks #380 out of 424 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's value of 17.50 is 459.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 22.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.05 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.13, based on 424 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. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 17.50 is 459.1% 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.50, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 14.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,157.62, compared to a current price of ₹1,866.20 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.50, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 14.05 and 459.1% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.13. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 17.50 as of Aug. 09, 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,866.20 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,157.62. GuruFocus considers Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CHOLAFIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 17.50 (25% above median its 10-year median of 14.05)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,157.62 vs. price of ₹1,866.20 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 459.1% above the Credit Services median (#380 of 424)

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


Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 511243:India
Address Chola Crest, C54-55 & Super B-4, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600032
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd serves as the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group. Its subsidiaries include Cholamandalam Securities Limited (CSEC) and Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited (CHFL). The company's operating segments include; Vehicle finance loans its key revenue generating segment, which provides loans for the purchase of vehicles, tractors, and construction equipment; the Home Loans segment includes loans given for the acquisition of residential property; Loan against property includes loans to the customer against immovable property; and Other loans represents loans against shares and SME loans. The company operates solely in India.
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