Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.44 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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TSX:ALC Algoma Central Corp TSX:ALC
69 GF Score
Price C$23.53
GF Value C$16.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Algoma Central Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Algoma Central TSX:ALC -1.92% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Transportation companies, Algoma Central ranks worse than 62.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Algoma Central's current share price is C$23.53. Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$16.31. Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.44.

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

TSX:ALC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.06   Max: 1.5
Current: 1.42

During the past years, Algoma Central's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.06.

TSX:ALC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
62.88% of 757 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs TSX:ALC: 1.42

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.

Algoma Central's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.873. 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 C$16.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Algoma Central  (TSX:ALC) 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.


Algoma Central Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Algoma Central Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Algoma Central'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.

Algoma Central Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Algoma Central 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 1.34 1.34 1.05 0.99 1.19

Algoma Central 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 1.01 1.04 1.06 1.19 1.29

TSX:ALC vs KEX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central'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.


Algoma Central Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Algoma Central 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.

Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=23.53/16.31
=1.44

* 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.

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

For example, Algoma Central'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)
=2.873/132.2623*132.2623
=2.873

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Algoma Central Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.282 102.002 2.959
201609 2.725 101.765 3.542
201612 3.009 101.449 3.923
201703 1.200 102.634 1.546
201706 2.778 103.029 3.566
201709 3.205 103.345 4.102
201712 3.596 103.345 4.602
201803 1.425 105.004 1.795
201806 3.287 105.557 4.119
201809 3.746 105.636 4.690
201812 3.532 105.399 4.432
201903 1.698 106.979 2.099
201906 3.763 107.690 4.622
201909 3.969 107.611 4.878
201912 4.018 107.769 4.931
202003 2.029 107.927 2.486
202006 3.608 108.401 4.402
202009 3.697 108.164 4.521
202012 3.653 108.559 4.451
202103 1.811 110.298 2.172
202106 3.913 111.720 4.633
202109 4.077 112.905 4.776
202112 4.166 113.774 4.843
202203 1.983 117.646 2.229
202206 4.272 120.806 4.677
202209 4.638 120.648 5.084
202212 4.890 120.964 5.347
202303 2.574 122.702 2.775
202306 4.702 124.203 5.007
202309 4.794 125.230 5.063
202312 4.688 125.072 4.957
202403 2.546 126.258 2.667
202406 4.559 127.522 4.728
202409 5.025 127.285 5.222
202412 5.103 127.364 5.299
202503 2.625 129.181 2.688
202506 5.215 129.892 5.310
202509 5.609 130.287 5.694
202512 5.278 130.366 5.355
202603 2.873 132.262 2.873

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 1.44 mean?
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 Algoma Central and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #476 out of 757 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Algoma Central's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.44 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.50. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Algoma Central's value of 1.44 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #476 out of 757 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #476 out of 757 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Algoma Central in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Algoma Central's value of 1.44 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Algoma Central's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Algoma Central 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 757 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. Algoma Central's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.44 is 60% 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 Algoma Central and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Central's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.37, compared to a current price of C$23.53 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 60% above the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$23.53 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.37. GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ALC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.44 (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: C$16.37 vs. price of C$23.53 (43.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Transportation median (#476 of 757)

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


Algoma Central Business Description

Other Exchanges AGMJF:USAACH:Germany
Address 63 Church Street, Suite 600, St. Catharines, ON, CAN, L2R 3C4
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
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