Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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What is Instalco AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Instalco AB OSTO:INSTAL -1.26% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INSTAL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of kr34.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Instalco AB ranks worse than 61.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Instalco AB's current share price is kr37.50. Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr38.76. Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

OSTO:INSTAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 0.84   Max: 1.1
Current: 1

During the past years, Instalco AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.84.

OSTO:INSTAL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
61.3% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs OSTO:INSTAL: 1.00

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.

Instalco AB's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr14.295. 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 kr38.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Instalco AB  (OSTO:INSTAL) 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.


Instalco AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Instalco AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Instalco AB'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.

Instalco AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Instalco AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.70

Instalco AB 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 0.00 0.70 0.70 0.83 0.99

OSTO:INSTAL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco AB'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.


Instalco AB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Instalco AB 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.

Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=37.50/38.76
=0.97

* 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.

Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Instalco AB'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)
=14.295/134.6100*134.6100
=14.295

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Instalco AB Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.302 101.138 3.064
201612 3.222 102.022 4.251
201703 2.853 102.022 3.764
201706 3.237 102.752 4.241
201709 2.934 103.279 3.824
201712 3.868 103.793 5.016
201803 4.125 103.962 5.341
201806 4.915 104.875 6.309
201809 4.003 105.679 5.099
201812 5.057 105.912 6.427
201903 4.842 105.886 6.155
201906 5.566 106.742 7.019
201909 5.568 107.214 6.991
201912 6.464 107.766 8.074
202003 6.531 106.563 8.250
202006 6.797 107.498 8.511
202009 6.270 107.635 7.841
202012 7.864 108.296 9.775
202103 7.331 108.360 9.107
202106 8.719 108.928 10.775
202109 7.508 110.338 9.160
202112 9.974 112.486 11.936
202203 9.728 114.825 11.404
202206 11.683 118.384 13.284
202209 10.501 122.296 11.558
202212 13.521 126.365 14.403
202303 12.293 127.042 13.025
202306 14.653 129.407 15.242
202309 12.538 130.224 12.960
202312 14.665 131.912 14.965
202403 12.431 132.205 12.657
202406 13.843 132.716 14.041
202409 11.904 132.304 12.111
202412 13.669 132.987 13.836
202503 12.440 132.825 12.607
202506 13.167 133.699 13.257
202509 11.267 133.480 11.362
202512 14.013 133.390 14.141
202603 12.792 133.560 12.893
202606 14.295 134.610 14.295

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 0.97 mean?
Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 02, 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #833 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Instalco AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.10. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Instalco AB's value of 0.97 is 38.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #833 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #833 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Instalco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Instalco AB's value of 0.97 is 38.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Instalco AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Instalco AB 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Construction companies is 0.70, based on 1,359 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. Instalco AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 38.6% 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr34.72, compared to a current price of kr37.50 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 38.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.70. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 02, 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr37.50 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr34.72. GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:INSTAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: kr34.72 vs. price of kr37.50 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.6% above the Construction median (#833 of 1359)

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


Instalco AB Business Description

Address Sveavagen 56 C, Stockholm, SWE, 111 34
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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