VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.73 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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NSE:VSTIND VST Industries Ltd NSE:VSTIND
84 GF Score
Price ₹237.95
GF Value ₹350.07
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is VST Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

VST Industries NSE:VSTIND -1.29% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSTIND with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹350.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 34 Tobacco Products companies, VST Industries ranks worse than 55.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), VST Industries's current share price is ₹237.95. VST Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹87.21. VST Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.73.

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

NSE:VSTIND' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41   Med: 4.02   Max: 5.88
Current: 2.85

During the past years, VST Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.88. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 4.02.

NSE:VSTIND's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
55.88% of 34 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 1.925 vs NSE:VSTIND: 2.85

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.

VST Industries's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹26.878. 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 ₹87.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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VST Industries  (NSE:VSTIND) 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.


VST Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


VST Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VST Industries'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.

VST Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

VST Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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VST Industries 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 3.15 3.64 3.01 2.97 2.29

NSE:VSTIND vs PM, MO, TPB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, VST Industries'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.


VST Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, VST Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VST Industries 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.

VST Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=237.95/87.21
=2.73

* 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.

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

For example, VST Industries'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)
=26.878/164.2724*164.2724
=26.878

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

VST Industries Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 14.510 105.961 22.495
201609 13.274 105.961 20.579
201612 13.265 105.196 20.714
201703 13.055 105.196 20.386
201706 12.316 107.109 18.889
201709 12.936 109.021 19.492
201712 14.050 109.404 21.096
201803 16.415 109.786 24.562
201806 14.291 111.317 21.090
201809 17.062 115.142 24.342
201812 17.228 115.142 24.579
201903 16.033 118.202 22.282
201906 17.924 120.880 24.358
201909 17.609 123.175 23.484
201912 20.202 126.235 26.289
202003 17.151 124.705 22.593
202006 14.447 127.000 18.687
202009 17.662 130.118 22.298
202012 16.869 130.889 21.171
202103 16.357 131.771 20.392
202106 16.189 134.084 19.834
202109 15.975 135.847 19.318
202112 19.321 138.161 22.973
202203 17.786 138.822 21.047
202206 17.688 142.347 20.412
202209 20.215 144.661 22.955
202212 20.336 145.763 22.918
202303 17.712 146.865 19.811
202306 19.611 150.280 21.437
202309 20.487 151.492 22.215
202312 21.285 152.924 22.865
202403 22.033 153.035 23.651
202406 18.849 155.789 19.875
202409 21.132 157.882 21.987
202412 21.562 158.323 22.372
202503 20.590 157.552 21.468
202506 17.398 159.755 17.890
202509 19.764 162.289 20.006
202512 21.983 163.281 22.117
202603 26.878 164.272 26.878

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 2.73 mean?
VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.73 as of Jul. 14, 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 VST Industries and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, VST Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, VST Industries ranks #19 out of 34 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is VST Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
VST Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.73 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 5.88. The Tobacco Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93. VST Industries' value of 2.73 is 41.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VST Industries ranks #19 out of 34 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VST Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VST Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, VST Industries ranks #19 out of 34 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places VST Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93. VST Industries' value of 2.73 is 41.8% above this benchmark. Historically, VST Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 1.93, VST Industries 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 1.93, based on 34 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. VST Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.73 is 41.8% 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 VST Industries and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VST Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VST Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹350.07, compared to a current price of ₹237.95 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 41.8% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 1.93. VST Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 14, 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 VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹237.95 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹350.07. GuruFocus considers VST Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VSTIND:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.73 (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.02)
  • GF Value™: ₹350.07 vs. price of ₹237.95 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.8% above the Tobacco Products median (#19 of 34)

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


VST Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 509966:India
Address 1-7-1063/1065, P.O. Box No. 1804, Azamabad, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 020
VST Industries Ltd manufactures and distributes cigarettes and unmanufactured tobacco under the brand names Charms, Charminar, Gold, Moments, and Zaffran. The company operates its business out of India. In terms of revenue from operations, a majority comes from the sale of cigarettes and the remainder generally comes from the sale of unmanufactured tobacco. It has a single operating segment which is. Tobacco and related products. Geographical segments consist of sales within India and sales outside of India with a majority derived from India.
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