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Indian Metals & Ferro AlloysNSE:IMFA +2.37%70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.79 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹860.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 573 Metals & Mining companies, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks worse than 57.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IMFA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 2.33 Max: 3.19
Current: 2.73
During the past years, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 2.33.
NSE:IMFA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 57.24% of 573
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs NSE:IMFA: 2.73
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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹141.463. 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 ₹491.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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.
* 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.
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 2.79 mean?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.79 as of Jul. 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #328 out of 573 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.79 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 3.19. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 2.79 is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #328 out of 573 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #328 out of 573 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 2.79 is 31.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.12, based on 573 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. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.79 is 31.6% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.79, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹860.44, compared to a current price of ₹1,371.80 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.79, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 31.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.12. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.79 as of Jul. 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,371.80 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹860.44.
GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.79 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: ₹860.44 vs. price of ₹1,371.80 (59.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#328 of 573)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IMFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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