CSL Finance (NSE:CSLFINANCE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.53 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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NSE:CSLFINANCE CSL Finance Ltd NSE:CSLFINANCE
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Price ₹214.40
GF Value ₹447.67
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What is CSL Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

CSL Finance NSE:CSLFINANCE -1.31% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.53 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:CSLFINANCE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹447.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Credit Services companies, CSL Finance ranks worse than 53.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), CSL Finance's current share price is ₹214.40. CSL Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹60.74. CSL Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.53.

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

NSE:CSLFINANCE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 4.17   Max: 10.38
Current: 3.54

During the past years, CSL Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 10.38. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 4.17.

NSE:CSLFINANCE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
53.92% of 421 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.17 vs NSE:CSLFINANCE: 3.54

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.

CSL Finance's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹29.746. 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 ₹60.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CSL Finance  (NSE:CSLFINANCE) 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.


CSL Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


CSL Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSL Finance'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.

CSL Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

CSL Finance Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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CSL Finance Quarterly Data
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NSE:CSLFINANCE vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, CSL Finance'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.


CSL Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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CSL Finance 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.

CSL Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=214.40/60.74
=3.53

* 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.

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

For example, CSL Finance'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)
=29.746/164.2724*164.2724
=29.746

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

CSL Finance Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 13.456 105.961 20.861
201609 6.045 105.961 9.372
201612 4.962 105.196 7.749
201703 4.415 105.196 6.894
201706 5.836 107.109 8.951
201709 6.476 109.021 9.758
201712 5.937 109.404 8.915
201803 6.768 109.786 10.127
201806 7.293 111.317 10.762
201809 7.244 115.142 10.335
201812 8.060 115.142 11.499
201903 8.340 118.202 11.591
201906 8.207 120.880 11.153
201909 8.033 123.175 10.713
201912 8.322 126.235 10.830
202003 8.252 124.705 10.870
202006 8.059 127.000 10.424
202009 8.246 130.118 10.410
202012 8.110 130.889 10.178
202103 9.023 131.771 11.249
202106 8.419 134.084 10.314
202109 9.166 135.847 11.084
202112 10.056 138.161 11.957
202203 10.631 138.822 12.580
202206 11.561 142.347 13.342
202209 12.735 144.661 14.461
202212 14.738 145.763 16.609
202303 14.624 146.865 16.357
202306 16.505 150.280 18.042
202309 17.849 151.492 19.355
202312 19.710 152.924 21.173
202403 21.672 153.035 23.263
202406 21.936 155.789 23.131
202409 22.761 157.882 23.682
202412 22.764 158.323 23.619
202503 24.135 157.552 25.165
202506 25.467 159.755 26.187
202509 26.863 162.289 27.191
202512 27.739 163.281 27.907
202603 29.746 164.272 29.746

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 3.53 mean?
CSL Finance (NSE:CSLFINANCE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.53 as of Jul. 29, 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 CSL Finance and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, CSL Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 10.38. According to the industry distribution chart, CSL Finance ranks #227 out of 421 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is CSL Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
CSL Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.53 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 10.38. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17. CSL Finance's value of 3.53 is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSL Finance ranks #227 out of 421 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSL Finance has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSL Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, CSL Finance ranks #227 out of 421 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places CSL Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17. CSL Finance's value of 3.53 is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CSL Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 10.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 3.17, CSL Finance 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 3.17, based on 421 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. CSL Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.53 is 11.4% 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 CSL Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSL Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.53, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSL Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSL Finance (NSE:CSLFINANCE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹447.67, compared to a current price of ₹214.40 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.53, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 11.4% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.17. CSL Finance's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 CSL Finance (NSE:CSLFINANCE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.53 as of Jul. 29, 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 CSL Finance (NSE:CSLFINANCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSL Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹214.40 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹447.67. GuruFocus considers CSL Finance to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CSLFINANCE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.53 (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.17)
  • GF Value™: ₹447.67 vs. price of ₹214.40 (52.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.4% above the Credit Services median (#227 of 421)

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


CSL Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 530067:India
Address World Trade Tower, 716-717, 7th Floor, Tower B, Sector 16, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
CSL Finance Ltd operates as a non-banking financial institution. The business activity of the company is to offer secured and unsecured lending to small and medium-size business units to fulfil their financial needs. The company's business is classified into two broader segments of SME business and Wholesale business. SME business is mainly focused on micro and small business loans to various business entities, which is secured mostly against self-occupied Residential or Commercial properties. Wholesale business is focused on big ticket size loans for the working capital requirement of businesses. The primary revenue source of the company is interest income. The company operates within India.
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