L&T Finance (NSE:LTF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.17 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 86% Above Median

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NSE:LTF L&T Finance Ltd NSE:LTF
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Price ₹311.00
GF Value ₹246.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is L&T Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

L&T Finance NSE:LTF -0.40% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.17 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 4.92. GuruFocus rates NSE:LTF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹246.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Credit Services companies, L&T Finance ranks worse than 78.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), L&T Finance's current share price is ₹311.00. L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹33.92. L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 9.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:LTF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.75   Med: 4.92   Max: 9.89
Current: 8.92

During the past years, L&T Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.89. The lowest was 2.75. And the median was 4.92.

NSE:LTF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.62% of 421 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.17 vs NSE:LTF: 8.92

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.

L&T Finance's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹12.275. 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 ₹33.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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L&T Finance  (NSE:LTF) 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.


L&T Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


L&T Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L&T 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.

L&T Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

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

For the Credit Services subindustry, L&T 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.


L&T Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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L&T 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.

L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=311.00/33.92
=9.17

* 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.

L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, L&T Finance's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.275/166.1454*166.1454
=12.275

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

L&T Finance Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.521 105.961 7.089
201612 4.712 105.196 7.442
201703 5.722 105.196 9.037
201706 5.957 107.109 9.240
201709 4.397 109.021 6.701
201712 6.016 109.404 9.136
201803 6.997 109.786 10.589
201806 5.735 111.317 8.560
201809 5.494 115.142 7.928
201812 5.539 115.142 7.993
201903 1.957 118.202 2.751
201906 7.957 120.880 10.937
201909 7.971 123.175 10.752
201912 5.812 126.235 7.650
202003 4.758 124.705 6.339
202006 5.827 127.000 7.623
202009 6.510 130.118 8.313
202012 3.568 130.889 4.529
202103 7.962 131.771 10.039
202106 6.037 134.084 7.481
202109 3.287 135.847 4.020
202112 5.954 138.161 7.160
202203 7.186 138.822 8.600
202206 6.491 142.347 7.576
202209 4.983 144.661 5.723
202212 7.229 145.763 8.240
202303 5.984 146.865 6.770
202306 7.342 150.280 8.117
202309 8.246 151.492 9.044
202312 8.231 152.924 8.943
202403 7.691 153.035 8.350
202406 9.105 155.789 9.710
202409 9.783 157.882 10.295
202412 10.419 158.323 10.934
202503 9.313 157.552 9.821
202506 10.121 159.755 10.526
202509 10.217 162.289 10.460
202512 10.816 163.281 11.006
202603 11.228 164.272 11.356
202606 12.275 166.145 12.275

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 9.17 mean?
L&T Finance (NSE:LTF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.17 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 L&T Finance and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 4.92. Over the past decade, L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.75 to 9.89. According to the industry distribution chart, L&T Finance ranks #331 out of 421 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
L&T Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.17 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 9.89. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17. L&T Finance's value of 9.17 is 189.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L&T Finance ranks #331 out of 421 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, L&T Finance has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L&T Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, L&T Finance ranks #331 out of 421 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places L&T Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.17. L&T Finance's value of 9.17 is 189.3% above this benchmark. Historically, L&T Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.75 to 9.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.92 vs. the industry median of 3.17, L&T 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. L&T Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.17 is 189.3% 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 L&T 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. L&T Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.17, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 4.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L&T Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L&T Finance (NSE:LTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹246.38, compared to a current price of ₹311.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.17, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.92 and 189.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.17. L&T Finance's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 L&T Finance (NSE:LTF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.17 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 L&T Finance (NSE:LTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L&T Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹311.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹246.38. GuruFocus considers L&T Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LTF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.17 (86% above median its 10-year median of 4.92)
  • GF Value™: ₹246.38 vs. price of ₹311.00 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.3% above the Credit Services median (#331 of 421)

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


L&T Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 533519:India
Address C.S.T. Road, Plot No. 177, Brindavan, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400098
L&T Finance Ltd upper layer Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India, offering lending options and catering to diverse financing needs of both urban and rural segments. It has a lending business catering to the diverse financing needs of served and underserved customers. L&T Finance offers Personal loans, Two-Wheeler loans, Home loans, Rural Business loans, Farm loans, and SME loans.
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