EPL (NSE:EPL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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

EPL NSE:EPL -0.96% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:EPL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹254.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Packaging & Containers companies, EPL ranks worse than 79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), EPL's current share price is ₹237.45. EPL's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹127.44. EPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.86.

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

NSE:EPL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 1.82   Max: 3.23
Current: 1.88

During the past years, EPL's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.23. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 1.82.

NSE:EPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
79% of 319 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs NSE:EPL: 1.88

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.

EPL's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹40.570. 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 ₹127.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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EPL  (NSE:EPL) 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.


EPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


EPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EPL'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.

EPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

EPL 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 1.92 1.49 1.57 1.71 1.61

EPL 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 1.71 2.02 1.66 1.72 1.61

NSE:EPL vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, EPL'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.


EPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EPL 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=237.45/127.44
=1.86

* 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.

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

For example, EPL'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)
=40.57/164.2724*164.2724
=40.570

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

EPL Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 16.773 105.961 26.003
201609 18.074 105.961 28.020
201612 20.231 105.196 31.592
201703 19.365 105.196 30.240
201706 17.824 107.109 27.337
201709 20.231 109.021 30.484
201712 19.027 109.404 28.569
201803 19.922 109.786 29.809
201806 20.292 111.317 29.945
201809 21.643 115.142 30.878
201812 22.002 115.142 31.390
201903 21.533 118.202 29.926
201906 19.903 120.880 27.048
201909 23.162 123.175 30.890
201912 22.593 126.235 29.401
202003 21.458 124.705 28.266
202006 23.548 127.000 30.459
202009 24.405 130.118 30.811
202012 24.283 130.889 30.476
202103 25.123 131.771 31.320
202106 25.257 134.084 30.943
202109 27.459 135.847 33.205
202112 27.848 138.161 33.111
202203 27.049 138.822 32.008
202206 26.398 142.347 30.464
202209 29.962 144.661 34.024
202212 29.791 145.763 33.574
202303 29.625 146.865 33.136
202306 28.664 150.280 31.333
202309 31.337 151.492 33.981
202312 30.578 152.924 32.847
202403 30.937 153.035 33.209
202406 31.540 155.789 33.258
202409 33.959 157.882 35.333
202412 31.677 158.323 32.867
202503 34.526 157.552 35.999
202506 34.566 159.755 35.543
202509 37.576 162.289 38.035
202512 35.856 163.281 36.074
202603 40.570 164.272 40.570

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 1.86 mean?
EPL (NSE:EPL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 as of Jul. 22, 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 EPL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, EPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, EPL ranks #252 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is EPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
EPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is near median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 3.23. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. EPL's value of 1.86 is 169.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPL ranks #252 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EPL has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, EPL ranks #252 out of 319 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places EPL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. EPL's value of 1.86 is 169.6% above this benchmark. Historically, EPL's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 3.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 0.69, EPL 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.69, based on 319 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. EPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 169.6% 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 EPL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPL (NSE:EPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹254.47, compared to a current price of ₹237.45 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 169.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.69. EPL's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 EPL (NSE:EPL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 22, 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 EPL (NSE:EPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹237.45 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹254.47. GuruFocus considers EPL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:EPL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (near median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: ₹254.47 vs. price of ₹237.45 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#252 of 319)

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


EPL Business Description

Other Exchanges 500135:India
Address Senapati Bapat Marg, Times Tower, Top Floor, Kamala City, Lower Parel, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 013
EPL Ltd is a packaging company. The company manufactures laminated plastic tubes catering to the FMCG and Pharma space. It provides solutions customized to an increasing variety of applications and new innovations in material, technology, and process. The company's products are laminated tubes, seamless plastic tubes, laminates, caps and closures, and dispensing systems. Its geographical segments are the Americas (with operations in the USA, Mexico, and Colombia); Europe (with operations in the UK, Germany, Poland, and Russia); Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (with operations in Egypt and India); East Asia Pacific (with operations in China, Philippines, and Indonesia). The company derives a majority of its revenue from the AMESA segment.
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