Power Finance (NSE:PFC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.98 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:PFC Power Finance Corp Ltd NSE:PFC
70 GF Score
Price ₹411.90
GF Value ₹384.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Power Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Power Finance NSE:PFC +0.45% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 4.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:PFC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹384.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Credit Services companies, Power Finance ranks worse than 57.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Power Finance's current share price is ₹411.90. Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹103.59. Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.98.

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

NSE:PFC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.38   Med: 4.25   Max: 6.15
Current: 3.98

During the past years, Power Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.15. The lowest was 3.38. And the median was 4.25.

NSE:PFC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.72% of 421 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 2.97 vs NSE:PFC: 3.98

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.

Power Finance's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹33.390. 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 ₹103.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Power Finance  (NSE:PFC) 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.


Power Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Power Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Power 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.

Power Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Power Finance Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Power Finance 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 4.34 4.37 4.09 3.48 3.66

NSE:PFC vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Power 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.


Power Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Power 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.

Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=411.90/103.59
=3.98

* 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.

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

For example, Power Finance'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)
=33.39/164.2724*164.2724
=33.390

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Power Finance Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201103 0.000 70.768 0.000
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 13.716 111.317 20.241
201809 14.656 115.142 20.910
201812 13.564 115.142 19.352
201903 13.020 118.202 18.095
201906 13.497 120.880 18.342
201909 13.832 123.175 18.447
201912 15.375 126.235 20.008
202003 8.967 124.705 11.812
202006 17.008 127.000 22.000
202009 21.852 130.118 27.588
202012 22.184 130.889 27.842
202103 20.150 131.771 25.120
202106 21.247 134.084 26.031
202109 24.504 135.847 29.631
202112 24.613 138.161 29.265
202203 21.255 138.822 25.152
202206 19.754 142.347 22.797
202209 21.819 144.661 24.777
202212 19.576 145.763 22.062
202303 22.223 146.865 24.857
202306 23.623 150.280 25.822
202309 24.432 151.492 26.493
202312 26.093 152.924 28.029
202403 27.582 153.035 29.607
202406 29.455 155.789 31.059
202409 28.922 157.882 30.093
202412 31.147 158.323 32.317
202503 37.204 157.552 38.791
202506 31.180 159.755 32.062
202509 32.846 162.289 33.247
202512 33.608 163.281 33.812
202603 33.390 164.272 33.390

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 3.98 mean?
Power Finance (NSE:PFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.98 as of Jul. 27, 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 Power Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.25. Over the past decade, Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.38 to 6.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Finance ranks #243 out of 421 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Power Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.98 is near median its 10-year median of 4.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.38 to a high of 6.15. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.97. Power Finance's value of 3.98 is 34% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Finance ranks #243 out of 421 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Power Finance has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Power Finance ranks #243 out of 421 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Power Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.97. Power Finance's value of 3.98 is 34% above this benchmark. Historically, Power Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.38 to 6.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.25 vs. the industry median of 2.97, Power 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 2.97, 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. Power Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.98 is 34% 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 Power Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Finance (NSE:PFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹384.43, compared to a current price of ₹411.90 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.25 and 34% above the Credit Services industry median of 2.97. Power Finance's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Power Finance (NSE:PFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.98 as of Jul. 27, 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 Power Finance (NSE:PFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹411.90 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹384.43. GuruFocus considers Power Finance to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.98 (near median its 10-year median of 4.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹384.43 vs. price of ₹411.90 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34% above the Credit Services median (#243 of 421)

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


Power Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 532810:India
Address 1, Barakhamba Lane, Urjanidhi, Connaught Place, New Delhi, IND, 110001
Power Finance Corp Ltd is a financial institution operating in India and dedicated to financing the country's power, logistics, and infrastructure sectors and its various projects. The company serves state power utilities, central power sector utilities, power departments, private power sector utilities, joint sector power utilities, power equipment manufacturers, and municipal power utilities. The company's main products include rupee-term loans, short-term loans, and a buyer line of credit. Interest income is the company's main source of revenue.
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