Larsen & Toubro (NSE:LT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.55 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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NSE:LT Larsen & Toubro Ltd NSE:LT
92 GF Score
Price ₹3,817.40
GF Value ₹4,430.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Larsen & Toubro Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Larsen & Toubro NSE:LT -0.76% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:LT with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,430.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,358 Construction companies, Larsen & Toubro ranks worse than 84.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Larsen & Toubro's current share price is ₹3817.40. Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,494.37. Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.55.

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

NSE:LT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 1.98   Max: 3.11
Current: 2.55

During the past years, Larsen & Toubro's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.98.

NSE:LT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.24% of 1358 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs NSE:LT: 2.55

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.

Larsen & Toubro's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹601.415. 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 ₹1,494.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Larsen & Toubro  (NSE:LT) 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.


Larsen & Toubro Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Larsen & Toubro Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Larsen & Toubro'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.

Larsen & Toubro Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Larsen & Toubro Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Larsen & Toubro 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 2.60 2.65 2.56 2.79 2.34

NSE:LT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Larsen & Toubro'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.


Larsen & Toubro Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Larsen & Toubro 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.

Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3817.40/1494.37
=2.55

* 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.

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

For example, Larsen & Toubro'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)
=601.415/164.2724*164.2724
=601.415

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Larsen & Toubro Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 154.861 105.961 240.082
201609 177.070 105.961 274.513
201612 186.081 105.196 290.581
201703 258.967 105.196 404.399
201706 169.670 107.109 260.223
201709 188.337 109.021 283.784
201712 203.936 109.404 306.214
201803 289.597 109.786 433.321
201806 192.291 111.317 283.768
201809 218.413 115.142 311.609
201812 243.807 115.142 347.838
201903 294.830 118.202 409.743
201906 210.912 120.880 286.624
201909 251.481 123.175 335.388
201912 257.938 126.235 335.660
202003 306.568 124.705 403.838
202006 151.486 127.000 195.944
202009 221.056 130.118 279.081
202012 253.259 130.889 317.853
202103 330.439 131.771 411.944
202106 208.563 134.084 255.520
202109 247.306 135.847 299.054
202112 281.308 138.161 334.474
202203 369.793 138.822 437.588
202206 254.880 142.347 294.138
202209 304.081 144.661 345.304
202212 329.808 145.763 371.688
202303 402.880 146.865 450.633
202306 340.534 150.280 372.240
202309 362.893 151.492 393.508
202312 400.643 152.924 430.374
202403 473.040 153.035 507.777
202406 400.678 155.789 422.497
202409 447.434 157.882 465.544
202412 469.966 158.323 487.627
202503 540.628 157.552 563.690
202506 462.823 159.755 475.910
202509 494.021 162.289 500.058
202512 519.132 163.281 522.285
202603 601.415 164.272 601.415

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 2.55 mean?
Larsen & Toubro (NSE:LT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 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 Larsen & Toubro and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Larsen & Toubro ranks #1144 out of 1358 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Larsen & Toubro's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 3.11. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Larsen & Toubro's value of 2.55 is 264.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Larsen & Toubro ranks #1144 out of 1358 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Larsen & Toubro has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Larsen & Toubro's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Larsen & Toubro ranks #1144 out of 1358 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Larsen & Toubro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Larsen & Toubro's value of 2.55 is 264.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Larsen & Toubro's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Larsen & Toubro 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Construction companies is 0.70, based on 1,358 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. Larsen & Toubro's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 is 264.3% 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 Larsen & Toubro and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Larsen & Toubro's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Larsen & Toubro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Larsen & Toubro (NSE:LT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,430.02, compared to a current price of ₹3,817.40 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 264.3% above the Construction industry median of 0.70. Larsen & Toubro's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Larsen & Toubro (NSE:LT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55 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 Larsen & Toubro (NSE:LT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Larsen & Toubro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹3,817.40 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,430.02. GuruFocus considers Larsen & Toubro to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.55 (29% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: ₹4,430.02 vs. price of ₹3,817.40 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 264.3% above the Construction median (#1144 of 1358)

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


Larsen & Toubro Business Description

Address Norottarn Morarjee Marg, L&T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400001
Larsen & Toubro Ltd is engaged in core, high-impact sectors of the economy, and its integrated capabilities span the entire spectrum of design to delivery. The company's operating segments are: Infrastructure projects, Energy projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Infrastructure projects segment, which comprises engineering and construction of buildings and factories, transportation infrastructure, heavy civil infrastructure, power transmission & distribution, renewables, water & effluent treatment, and minerals and metals. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its operations in India.
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