Transcontinental (STU:53L) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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STU:53L Transcontinental Inc STU:53L
63 GF Score
Price €3.26
GF Value €5.73
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What is Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Transcontinental STU:53L +0.62% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates STU:53L with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.73. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Packaging & Containers companies, Transcontinental ranks better than 92.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Transcontinental's current share price is €3.26. Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €21.54. Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.15.

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

STU:53L' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.56   Max: 1.11
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Transcontinental's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.56.

STU:53L's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
92.31% of 325 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs STU:53L: 0.15

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.

Transcontinental's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €2.002. 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 €21.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Transcontinental  (STU:53L) 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.


Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transcontinental'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.

Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Transcontinental Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.46 0.30 0.49 0.56

Transcontinental Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.54 0.55 0.56 0.67 0.15

STU:53L vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Transcontinental'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.


Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Transcontinental 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.

Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.26/21.54
=0.15

* 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.

Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Transcontinental's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=2.002/132.7364*132.7364
=2.002

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Transcontinental Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 4.169 101.844 5.434
201610 4.925 102.002 6.409
201701 4.639 102.318 6.018
201704 4.462 103.029 5.749
201707 4.206 103.029 5.419
201710 4.592 103.424 5.893
201801 4.265 104.056 5.441
201804 4.434 105.320 5.588
201807 5.633 106.110 7.046
201810 6.304 105.952 7.898
201901 5.664 105.557 7.122
201904 5.841 107.453 7.215
201907 5.677 108.243 6.962
201910 6.202 107.927 7.628
202001 5.565 108.085 6.834
202004 4.705 107.216 5.825
202007 4.352 108.401 5.329
202010 4.841 108.638 5.915
202101 4.618 109.192 5.614
202104 4.794 110.851 5.740
202107 4.824 112.431 5.695
202110 6.182 113.695 7.217
202201 5.566 114.801 6.436
202204 6.045 118.357 6.779
202207 6.562 120.964 7.201
202210 6.853 121.517 7.486
202301 5.645 121.596 6.162
202304 5.836 123.571 6.269
202307 5.584 124.914 5.934
202310 6.218 125.310 6.587
202401 5.373 125.072 5.702
202404 5.377 126.890 5.625
202407 5.447 128.075 5.645
202410 5.889 127.838 6.115
202501 2.055 127.443 2.140
202504 2.157 129.102 2.218
202507 5.124 130.290 5.220
202510 5.367 130.603 5.455
202601 1.948 130.366 1.983
202604 2.002 132.736 2.002

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 0.15 mean?
Transcontinental (STU:53L) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 10, 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 Transcontinental and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcontinental ranks #25 out of 325 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Transcontinental's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.11. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Transcontinental's value of 0.15 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcontinental ranks #25 out of 325 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transcontinental has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Transcontinental ranks #25 out of 325 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Transcontinental in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Transcontinental's value of 0.15 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Transcontinental's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Transcontinental 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.70, based on 325 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. Transcontinental's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 78.6% 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 Transcontinental and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Transcontinental's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcontinental stock overvalued right now?
Transcontinental (STU:53L) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.73, compared to a current price of €3.26 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 78.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.70. Transcontinental's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Transcontinental (STU:53L), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 10, 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 Transcontinental (STU:53L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcontinental stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.26 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.73.

Key valuation signals for STU:53L:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (73% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: €5.73 vs. price of €3.26 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#25 of 325)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:53L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transcontinental Business Description

Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3240, Affaires Juridiques, A/s Caroline Hamel, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 0G1
Transcontinental Inc operates in flexible packaging, retail marketing services, printing, and French-language educational publishing across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. Its Packaging Sector provides extrusion, lamination, printing, and converting of flexible plastic products, including rollstock, labels, die cut lids, shrink films, bags, pouches, and coatings. The Retail Services and Printing Sector offers content solutions, marketing and media services, flyer printing, digital flyer solutions, in-store marketing and print solutions for newspapers, magazines and 4-colour books, and the Other column includes the Media Sector, which publishes print and digital educational, supplemental and professional books, along with head office costs and eliminations.
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