DLF (NSE:DLF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.84 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 69% Above Median

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NSE:DLF DLF Ltd NSE:DLF
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What is DLF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

DLF NSE:DLF -3.29% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.84 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 9.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:DLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹864.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Real Estate companies, DLF ranks worse than 95.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), DLF's current share price is ₹651.50. DLF's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38.69. DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 16.84.

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

NSE:DLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38   Med: 9.97   Max: 20.92
Current: 17.29

During the past years, DLF's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 20.92. The lowest was 2.38. And the median was 9.97.

NSE:DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
95.88% of 1359 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.83 vs NSE:DLF: 17.29

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.

DLF's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7.322. 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 ₹38.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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DLF  (NSE:DLF) 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.


DLF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


DLF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DLF'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.

DLF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

DLF Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.51 7.46 20.19 16.18 13.03

DLF Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 16.18 20.13 17.36 17.35 13.03

DLF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, DLF'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.


DLF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DLF 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.

DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=651.50/38.69
=16.84

* 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.

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

For example, DLF'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)
=7.322/164.2724*164.2724
=7.322

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

DLF Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 10.412 105.961 16.142
201609 11.253 105.961 17.446
201612 11.533 105.196 18.010
201703 11.339 105.196 17.707
201706 11.469 107.109 17.590
201709 8.970 109.021 13.516
201712 9.422 109.404 14.147
201803 6.284 109.786 9.403
201806 6.892 111.317 10.171
201809 9.704 115.142 13.845
201812 10.065 115.142 14.360
201903 11.362 118.202 15.790
201906 5.585 120.880 7.590
201909 6.926 123.175 9.237
201912 5.413 126.235 7.044
202003 6.804 124.705 8.963
202006 2.252 127.000 2.913
202009 6.519 130.118 8.230
202012 6.224 130.889 7.811
202103 6.843 131.771 8.531
202106 4.597 134.084 5.632
202109 5.979 135.847 7.230
202112 6.248 138.161 7.429
202203 6.199 138.822 7.335
202206 5.833 142.347 6.731
202209 5.269 144.661 5.983
202212 6.046 145.763 6.814
202303 5.836 146.865 6.528
202306 5.752 150.280 6.288
202309 5.453 151.492 5.913
202312 6.140 152.924 6.596
202403 7.899 153.035 8.479
202406 5.508 155.789 5.808
202409 7.980 157.882 8.303
202412 6.180 158.323 6.412
202503 12.635 157.552 13.174
202506 10.971 159.755 11.281
202509 6.641 162.289 6.722
202512 8.159 163.281 8.209
202603 7.322 164.272 7.322

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 16.84 mean?
DLF (NSE:DLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.84 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 DLF and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 9.97. Over the past decade, DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, DLF ranks #1303 out of 1359 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
DLF's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.84 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 9.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 20.92. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.83. DLF's value of 16.84 is 820.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLF ranks #1303 out of 1359 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DLF has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, DLF ranks #1303 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places DLF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.83. DLF's value of 16.84 is 820.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DLF's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.97 vs. the industry median of 1.83, DLF 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Real Estate companies is 1.83, based on 1,359 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. DLF's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.84 is 820.2% 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 DLF and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLF's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.84, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 9.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLF (NSE:DLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹864.05, compared to a current price of ₹651.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.84, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 9.97 and 820.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.83. DLF's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 DLF (NSE:DLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.84 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 DLF (NSE:DLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLF stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹651.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹864.05. GuruFocus considers DLF to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.84 (69% above median its 10-year median of 9.97)
  • GF Value™: ₹864.05 vs. price of ₹651.50 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 820.2% above the Real Estate median (#1303 of 1359)

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


DLF Business Description

Other Exchanges 532868:India
Address DLF Gateway Tower, R Block, DLF City, Phase - III, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122 002
DLF Ltd is a general real estate company. The company's development business majorly focuses on developing and selling residential real estate. This includes plotted developments, houses, villas, and apartments of varying sizes and integrated townships, with a focus on high-end, luxury residential developments. DLF's business also consists of commercial and shopping complexes. The company considers merger and acquisition investment as a potential component of its operational growth strategy.
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