Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.33 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 19% Above Median


NSE:VSSL Vardhman Special Steels Ltd NSE:VSSL
79 GF Score
Price ₹274.35
GF Value ₹223.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Vardhman Special Steels NSE:VSSL -0.81% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹223.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Steel companies, Vardhman Special Steels ranks worse than 78.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-06), Vardhman Special Steels's current share price is ₹274.35. Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹206.36. Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.33.

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

NSE:VSSL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.12   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.34

During the past years, Vardhman Special Steels's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.12.

NSE:VSSL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.83% of 515 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs NSE:VSSL: 1.34

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.

Vardhman Special Steels's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹47.302. 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 ₹206.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vardhman Special Steels  (NSE:VSSL) 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.


Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vardhman Special Steels'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.

Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Vardhman Special Steels 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 0.70 1.12 1.10 1.00 1.01

Vardhman Special Steels 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 1.00 1.30 1.46 1.39 1.01

NSE:VSSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vardhman Special Steels'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.


Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Vardhman Special Steels 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.

Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=274.35/206.36
=1.33

* 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.

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

For example, Vardhman Special Steels'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)
=47.302/164.2724*164.2724
=47.302

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Vardhman Special Steels Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 43.517 105.961 67.465
201609 45.613 105.961 70.714
201612 46.289 105.196 72.284
201703 33.953 105.196 53.020
201706 39.186 107.109 60.099
201709 32.320 109.021 48.699
201712 34.000 109.404 51.052
201803 30.693 109.786 45.926
201806 37.650 111.317 55.561
201809 41.168 115.142 58.734
201812 43.783 115.142 62.465
201903 27.756 118.202 38.574
201906 33.847 120.880 45.997
201909 29.455 123.175 39.283
201912 24.400 126.235 31.752
202003 24.278 124.705 31.981
202006 8.393 127.000 10.856
202009 30.540 130.118 38.556
202012 35.578 130.889 44.652
202103 40.268 131.771 50.200
202106 40.499 134.084 49.617
202109 41.038 135.847 49.625
202112 44.019 138.161 52.338
202203 40.562 138.822 47.998
202206 57.608 142.347 66.481
202209 54.268 144.661 61.625
202212 49.119 145.763 55.356
202303 49.919 146.865 55.836
202306 50.258 150.280 54.937
202309 51.097 151.492 55.408
202312 48.477 152.924 52.074
202403 51.473 153.035 55.253
202406 50.579 155.789 53.333
202409 60.364 157.882 62.807
202412 52.112 158.323 54.070
202503 52.279 157.552 54.509
202506 52.972 159.755 54.470
202509 45.024 162.289 45.574
202512 44.483 163.281 44.753
202603 47.302 164.272 47.302

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 1.33 mean?
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33 as of Jul. 06, 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Vardhman Special Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #406 out of 515 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Vardhman Special Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Vardhman Special Steels' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.70. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 1.33 is 195.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #406 out of 515 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vardhman Special Steels has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vardhman Special Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #406 out of 515 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Vardhman Special Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 1.33 is 195.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vardhman Special Steels' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Vardhman Special Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 515 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. Vardhman Special Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33 is 195.6% 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vardhman Special Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vardhman Special Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹223.82, compared to a current price of ₹274.35 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 195.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.45. Vardhman Special Steels' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33 as of Jul. 06, 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹274.35 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹223.82. GuruFocus considers Vardhman Special Steels to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VSSL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.33 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: ₹223.82 vs. price of ₹274.35 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.6% above the Steel median (#406 of 515)

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


Vardhman Special Steels Business Description

Other Exchanges 534392:India
Address Chandigarh Road, Vardhman Premises, Ludhiana, PB, IND, 141 010
Vardhman Special Steels Ltd is engaged in manufacturing steel bars and rods. The company caters to diverse requirements of hot-rolled bars for Engineering, Automotive, Tractor, Bearing and Allied Industries. Its products include Carbon steel, Carbon manganese steel, Chrome steel, Chrome manganese steel, Chrome moly steel, Boron steel, Vanadium steel, and Ball bearing steel. The company manufactures products using techniques such as Steel melting, Rolling Mill, Heat treatment and Bright bar shop. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of black bars. The company's operations are mainly located within India and also has a presence outside India.
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