Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.82 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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NSE:NATCOPHARM Natco Pharma Ltd NSE:NATCOPHARM
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What is Natco Pharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Natco Pharma NSE:NATCOPHARM -1.48% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:NATCOPHARM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹826.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 Drug Manufacturers companies, Natco Pharma ranks worse than 77.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Natco Pharma's current share price is ₹889.80. Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹184.65. Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.82.

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

NSE:NATCOPHARM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.5   Med: 6.5   Max: 11.48
Current: 4.82

During the past years, Natco Pharma's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.48. The lowest was 4.50. And the median was 6.50.

NSE:NATCOPHARM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
77.7% of 749 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs NSE:NATCOPHARM: 4.82

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.

Natco Pharma's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹41.050. 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 ₹184.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Natco Pharma  (NSE:NATCOPHARM) 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.


Natco Pharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Natco Pharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natco Pharma'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.

Natco Pharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Natco Pharma Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Natco Pharma Quarterly Data
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NSE:NATCOPHARM vs ZTS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Natco Pharma'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.


Natco Pharma Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Natco Pharma 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.

Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=889.80/184.65
=4.82

* 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.

Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Natco Pharma'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)
=41.05/167.3573*167.3573
=41.050

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Natco Pharma Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 26.164 105.961 41.324
201612 38.319 105.196 60.962
201703 32.246 105.196 51.300
201706 25.413 107.109 39.708
201709 24.253 109.021 37.230
201712 31.664 109.404 48.437
201803 41.501 109.786 63.264
201806 29.125 111.317 43.788
201809 29.364 115.142 42.680
201812 30.271 115.142 43.999
201903 23.147 118.202 32.773
201906 26.987 120.880 37.363
201909 26.652 123.175 36.212
201912 26.440 126.235 35.053
202003 23.394 124.705 31.395
202006 30.877 127.000 40.689
202009 43.954 130.118 56.534
202012 19.431 130.889 24.845
202103 -1.673 131.771 -2.125
202106 22.484 134.084 28.063
202109 20.685 135.847 25.483
202112 30.674 138.161 37.156
202203 30.542 138.822 36.820
202206 48.454 142.347 56.967
202209 23.659 144.661 27.371
202212 26.957 145.763 30.951
202303 48.598 146.865 55.379
202306 63.117 150.280 70.289
202309 57.580 151.492 63.610
202312 42.370 152.924 46.369
202403 58.538 153.035 64.017
202406 76.069 155.789 81.718
202409 76.541 157.882 81.135
202412 26.525 158.323 28.039
202503 68.167 157.552 72.410
202506 74.200 159.755 77.731
202509 76.090 162.289 78.466
202512 36.146 163.281 37.048
202603 41.273 164.272 42.048
202606 41.050 167.357 41.050

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 4.82 mean?
Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.82 as of Aug. 18, 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 Natco Pharma and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.50 to 11.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Natco Pharma ranks #582 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Natco Pharma's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.82 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.50 to a high of 11.48. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.05. Natco Pharma's value of 4.82 is 135.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natco Pharma ranks #582 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natco Pharma has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natco Pharma's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Natco Pharma ranks #582 out of 749 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Natco Pharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.05. Natco Pharma's value of 4.82 is 135.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Natco Pharma's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.50 to 11.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Natco Pharma 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.05, based on 749 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. Natco Pharma's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.82 is 135.1% 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 Natco Pharma and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natco Pharma's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.82, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natco Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹826.40, compared to a current price of ₹889.80 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.82, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 135.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.05. Natco Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.82 as of Aug. 18, 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 Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natco Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹889.80 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹826.40. GuruFocus considers Natco Pharma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NATCOPHARM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.82 (26% below median its 10-year median of 6.50)
  • GF Value™: ₹826.40 vs. price of ₹889.80 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#582 of 749)

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


Natco Pharma Business Description

Other Exchanges 524816:India
Address Road No. 2, NATCO House, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500034
Natco Pharma Ltd is a drug manufacturing company. Natco aims to make specialty medicines accessible to all by manufacturing niche pharmaceutical products backed by its research and development capabilities. While the vast majority of the company's revenue is generated in India, the company looks internationally for growth opportunities. The company maintains a presence in Oncology and Hepatology treatment areas. Natco's active pharmaceutical ingredient segment APIs forms a core part of the company's business. The company operates in two different business segments: pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It derives maximum revenue from Pharmaceuticals Segment.
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