National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.36 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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NSE:NFL National Fertilizers Ltd NSE:NFL
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What is National Fertilizers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

National Fertilizers NSE:NFL -1.06% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates NSE:NFL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹304.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 196 Agriculture companies, National Fertilizers ranks better than 79.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), National Fertilizers's current share price is ₹72.56. National Fertilizers's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹199.59. National Fertilizers's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.36.

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

NSE:NFL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.91
Current: 0.36

During the past years, National Fertilizers's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.91. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.41.

NSE:NFL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
79.59% of 196 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.925 vs NSE:NFL: 0.36

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.

National Fertilizers's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹88.642. 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 ₹199.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Fertilizers  (NSE:NFL) 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.


National Fertilizers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Fertilizers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Fertilizers'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.

National Fertilizers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

National Fertilizers 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 0.32 0.44 0.55 0.45 0.32

National Fertilizers 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 0.45 0.56 0.49 0.47 0.32

NSE:NFL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, National Fertilizers'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.


National Fertilizers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, National Fertilizers's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Fertilizers 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.

National Fertilizers's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=72.56/199.59
=0.36

* 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.

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

For example, National Fertilizers'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)
=88.642/164.2724*164.2724
=88.642

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

National Fertilizers Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201506 32.074 99.841 52.773
201509 45.783 101.753 73.913
201512 47.755 102.901 76.237
201603 33.327 102.518 53.402
201606 22.919 105.961 35.532
201612 49.281 105.196 76.956
201703 -76.117 105.196 -118.863
201803 0.000 109.786 0.000
201806 44.195 111.317 65.220
201809 66.043 115.142 94.223
201812 76.660 115.142 109.370
201903 -106.246 118.202 -147.656
201906 53.070 120.880 72.121
201909 76.124 123.175 101.523
201912 77.121 126.235 100.359
202003 -110.472 124.705 -145.523
202006 57.782 127.000 74.740
202009 64.661 130.118 81.634
202012 60.007 130.889 75.312
202103 -86.860 131.771 -108.284
202106 53.583 134.084 65.647
202109 74.534 135.847 90.130
202112 103.687 138.161 123.283
202203 -132.676 138.822 -157.000
202206 131.707 142.347 151.993
202209 136.991 144.661 155.562
202212 206.517 145.763 232.741
202303 -330.820 146.865 -370.032
202306 102.859 150.280 112.436
202309 115.576 151.492 125.326
202312 154.802 152.924 166.289
202403 -221.368 153.035 -237.624
202406 105.468 155.789 111.211
202409 90.935 157.882 94.616
202412 118.881 158.323 123.348
202503 90.922 157.552 94.800
202506 71.687 159.755 73.714
202509 137.868 162.289 139.553
202512 140.240 163.281 141.092
202603 88.642 164.272 88.642

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 0.36 mean?
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.36 as of Jul. 19, 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 National Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, National Fertilizers' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #40 out of 196 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is National Fertilizers' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Fertilizers' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.36 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.91. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93. National Fertilizers' value of 0.36 is 61.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #40 out of 196 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fertilizers' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #40 out of 196 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places National Fertilizers in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93. National Fertilizers' value of 0.36 is 61.1% below this benchmark. Historically, National Fertilizers' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.93, National Fertilizers has consistently been below 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Agriculture companies is 0.93, based on 196 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. National Fertilizers's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.36 is 61.1% below 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 National Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fertilizers's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹304.67, compared to a current price of ₹72.56 — trading 76.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 61.1% below the Agriculture industry median of 0.93. National Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 19, 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹72.56 is trading 76.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹304.67. GuruFocus considers National Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NFL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.36 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: ₹304.67 vs. price of ₹72.56 (76.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.1% below the Agriculture median (#40 of 196)

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


National Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 523630:India
Address A-11, Sector-24, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
National Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing agro chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Neem Coated Urea, four strains of Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid), Bentonite Sulphur, and other allied Industrial products like Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate. The brand name of the company is known in the market as KISAN. The company also provides agriculture extension services to educate farmers on fertilizers and the know-how on scientific methods of cultivation. Its operating segments include Manufactured Fertilizers which derive key revenue, Manufactured Chemicals, Traded Imported Fertilizers, and Others. Geographically, the company caters only to the Indian market.
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