Solvay (STU:SOL0) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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STU:SOL0 Solvay SA STU:SOL0
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Price €2.48
GF Value €2.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Solvay STU:SOL0 -1.59% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates STU:SOL0 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Solvay ranks better than 90.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Solvay's current share price is €2.48. Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.39. Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

STU:SOL0' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.24

During the past years, Solvay's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.32. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.18.

STU:SOL0's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
90.98% of 1275 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs STU:SOL0: 0.24

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.

Solvay's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.081. 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 €10.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Solvay  (STU:SOL0) 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.


Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solvay'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.

Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Solvay Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Solvay 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 0.25 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24

STU:SOL0 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Solvay'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.


Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Solvay 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.48/10.39
=0.24

* 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.

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

For example, Solvay'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)
=1.081/138.0500*138.0500
=1.081

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 138.0500.

Solvay Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.397 102.118 3.240
201612 2.490 102.614 3.350
201703 2.734 103.972 3.630
201706 2.677 103.902 3.557
201709 2.533 104.170 3.357
201712 2.609 104.804 3.437
201803 2.703 105.419 3.540
201806 2.717 106.063 3.536
201809 2.737 106.618 3.544
201812 2.735 107.252 3.520
201903 2.761 107.876 3.533
201906 2.784 107.896 3.562
201909 2.690 107.470 3.455
201912 2.617 108.065 3.343
202003 2.598 108.550 3.304
202006 2.269 108.540 2.886
202009 2.202 108.441 2.803
202012 2.343 108.511 2.981
202103 2.517 109.522 3.173
202106 2.588 110.305 3.239
202109 2.763 111.543 3.420
202112 3.156 114.705 3.798
202203 3.554 118.620 4.136
202206 3.909 120.948 4.462
202209 4.246 124.120 4.723
202212 3.723 126.578 4.060
202303 1.669 126.528 1.821
202306 1.488 125.973 1.631
202309 1.297 127.083 1.409
202312 1.275 128.292 1.372
202403 1.222 130.552 1.292
202406 1.250 130.691 1.320
202409 1.183 130.968 1.247
202412 1.189 132.346 1.240
202503 1.177 134.348 1.209
202506 1.148 133.495 1.187
202509 1.133 133.740 1.170
202512 1.040 135.070 1.063
202603 1.087 136.560 1.099
202606 1.081 138.050 1.081

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 0.24 mean?
Solvay (STU:SOL0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 as of Aug. 04, 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 Solvay and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #115 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.32. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Solvay's value of 0.24 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay ranks #115 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solvay has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #115 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Solvay in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Solvay's value of 0.24 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Solvay's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Solvay 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 81.3% 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 Solvay and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solvay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay (STU:SOL0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.42, compared to a current price of €2.48 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 81.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Solvay's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Solvay (STU:SOL0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 04, 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 Solvay (STU:SOL0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.48 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.42. GuruFocus considers Solvay to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SOL0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: €2.42 vs. price of €2.48 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.3% below the Chemicals median (#115 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SOL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solvay Business Description

Address Rue De Ransbeek, 310, Brussels, BEL, 1120
Solvay SA is a Belgium-based producer of chemicals, plastics, and composites, operating businesses in soda ash, peroxides, silica, rare earths, and fluorine. The company's segments are: Basic Chemicals, including soda ash, bicarbonate, and peroxides, serving mature and resilient markets such as building and construction, consumer goods, and food; Performance Chemicals, through Silica, Coatis, Rare Earths, and Fluorine (GBU Special Chem), offering customized products based on formulations and application expertise; and Corporate, comprising corporate and other business services, including Business Services, Procurement, and Energy expertise. Its products serve diverse end markets, including Consumer, Home & Personal Care, Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Feed, and others.
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