Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.48 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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NSE:ONGC Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd NSE:ONGC
85 GF Score
Price ₹236.40
GF Value ₹292.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Oil & Natural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Oil & Natural Gas NSE:ONGC -1.46% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates NSE:ONGC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹292.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Oil & Gas companies, Oil & Natural Gas ranks better than 69.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Oil & Natural Gas's current share price is ₹236.40. Oil & Natural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹488.05. Oil & Natural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.48.

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

NSE:ONGC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.55   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.48

During the past years, Oil & Natural Gas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.55.

NSE:ONGC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
69.55% of 716 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs NSE:ONGC: 0.48

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.

Oil & Natural Gas's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹162.971. 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 ₹488.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Oil & Natural Gas  (NSE:ONGC) 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.


Oil & Natural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Oil & Natural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oil & Natural Gas'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.

Oil & Natural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Oil & Natural Gas 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.55 0.60

Oil & Natural Gas Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.53 0.51 0.51 0.60 0.48

NSE:ONGC vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Oil & Natural Gas'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.


Oil & Natural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oil & Natural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oil & Natural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Oil & Natural Gas 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.

Oil & Natural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=236.40/488.05
=0.48

* 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.

Oil & Natural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Oil & Natural Gas'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)
=162.971/167.3573*167.3573
=162.971

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Oil & Natural Gas Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201203 0.000 76.889 0.000
201303 0.000 85.687 0.000
201403 0.000 91.425 0.000
201503 0.000 97.163 0.000
201603 0.000 102.518 0.000
201703 0.000 105.196 0.000
201803 0.000 109.786 0.000
201806 86.033 111.317 129.345
201809 88.356 115.142 128.424
201812 91.389 115.142 132.833
201903 61.608 118.202 87.228
201906 87.041 120.880 120.508
201909 80.703 123.175 109.651
201912 87.061 126.235 115.422
202003 58.950 124.705 79.112
202006 48.534 127.000 63.957
202009 66.529 130.118 85.569
202012 79.654 130.889 101.847
202103 44.381 131.771 56.367
202106 85.975 134.084 107.310
202109 97.017 135.847 119.521
202112 115.802 138.161 140.274
202203 90.176 138.822 108.712
202206 145.406 142.347 170.953
202209 134.122 144.661 155.165
202212 134.469 145.763 154.390
202303 86.423 146.865 98.482
202306 130.214 150.280 145.011
202309 117.308 151.492 129.593
202312 133.064 152.924 145.623
202403 93.488 153.035 102.238
202406 134.335 155.789 144.310
202409 126.556 157.882 134.151
202412 133.036 158.323 140.627
202503 133.411 157.552 141.714
202506 129.599 159.755 135.766
202509 125.627 162.289 129.550
202512 133.059 163.281 136.381
202603 138.149 164.272 140.743
202606 162.971 167.357 162.971

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 0.48 mean?
Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.48 as of Aug. 17, 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 Oil & Natural Gas and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Oil & Natural Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #218 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Oil & Natural Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Oil & Natural Gas' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.48 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.76. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Oil & Natural Gas' value of 0.48 is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #218 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oil & Natural Gas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil & Natural Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #218 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Oil & Natural Gas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Oil & Natural Gas' value of 0.48 is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil & Natural Gas' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Oil & Natural Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 716 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. Oil & Natural Gas's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.48 is 54.7% 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 Oil & Natural Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oil & Natural Gas's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil & Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹292.43, compared to a current price of ₹236.40 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 54.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Oil & Natural Gas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.48 as of Aug. 17, 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 Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Natural Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹236.40 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹292.43. GuruFocus considers Oil & Natural Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ONGC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.48 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: ₹292.43 vs. price of ₹236.40 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#218 of 716)

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


Oil & Natural Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 500312:India
Address Nelson Mandela Marg, Plot No. 5A-5B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, IND, 110070
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd is an Indian-based company. It engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and value-added products. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Refining and Marketing, which derives maximum revenue, Exploration and Production, and Petrochemicals. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from India, from its offshore and onshore activities, and is also involved in exploration and production activities outside India.
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