Linamar (TSX:LNR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TSX:LNR Linamar Corp TSX:LNR
79 GF Score
Price C$105.66
GF Value C$78.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Linamar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Linamar TSX:LNR +2.58% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates TSX:LNR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$78.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Vehicles & Parts companies, Linamar ranks better than 50.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Linamar's current share price is C$105.66. Linamar's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$143.15. Linamar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.74.

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

TSX:LNR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.63   Max: 1.34
Current: 0.74

During the past years, Linamar's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.63.

TSX:LNR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50.05% of 1043 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs TSX:LNR: 0.74

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.

Linamar's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$49.263. 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$143.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Linamar  (TSX:LNR) 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.


Linamar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Linamar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linamar'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.

Linamar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Linamar 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 0.80 0.58 0.54 0.44 0.60

Linamar 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 0.38 0.48 0.54 0.60 0.60

TSX:LNR vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Linamar'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.


Linamar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Linamar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Linamar 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=105.66/143.15
=0.74

* 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.

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

For example, Linamar'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)
=49.263/132.2623*132.2623
=49.263

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Linamar Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 25.173 102.002 32.641
201609 22.148 101.765 28.786
201612 20.841 101.449 27.171
201703 25.106 102.634 32.354
201706 26.724 103.029 34.307
201709 23.408 103.345 29.958
201712 23.779 103.345 30.433
201803 28.656 105.004 36.095
201806 32.615 105.557 40.866
201809 27.754 105.636 34.750
201812 26.232 105.399 32.918
201903 29.842 106.979 36.895
201906 31.674 107.690 38.901
201909 26.567 107.611 32.653
201912 24.693 107.769 30.305
202003 23.695 107.927 29.038
202006 14.127 108.401 17.237
202009 25.053 108.164 30.635
202012 26.148 108.559 31.857
202103 27.157 110.298 32.565
202106 24.076 111.720 28.503
202109 25.089 112.905 29.390
202112 23.377 113.774 27.176
202203 27.145 117.646 30.518
202206 30.539 120.806 33.435
202209 33.069 120.648 36.252
202212 33.269 120.964 36.376
202303 37.232 122.702 40.133
202306 41.415 124.203 44.102
202309 39.489 125.230 41.706
202312 39.869 125.072 42.161
202403 44.218 126.258 46.321
202406 46.140 127.522 47.855
202409 42.797 127.285 44.471
202412 38.642 127.364 40.128
202503 41.893 129.181 42.892
202506 44.144 129.892 44.950
202509 42.368 130.287 43.010
202512 41.883 130.366 42.492
202603 49.263 132.262 49.263

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 0.74 mean?
Linamar (TSX:LNR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.74 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 Linamar and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Linamar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Linamar ranks #521 out of 1043 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Linamar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Linamar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.74 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.34. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Linamar's value of 0.74 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linamar ranks #521 out of 1043 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linamar has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linamar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Linamar ranks #521 out of 1043 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Linamar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Linamar's value of 0.74 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Linamar's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Linamar has consistently been at 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,043 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. Linamar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.74 is 0% at 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 Linamar and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linamar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linamar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linamar (TSX:LNR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$78.43, compared to a current price of C$105.66 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 0% at the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. Linamar's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Linamar (TSX:LNR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 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 Linamar (TSX:LNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linamar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$105.66 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$78.43. GuruFocus considers Linamar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:LNR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.74 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: C$78.43 vs. price of C$105.66 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Vehicles & Parts median (#521 of 1043)

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


Linamar Business Description

Other Exchanges LIMAF:USALNR:Germany
Address 287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, ON, CAN, N1H 1C5
Linamar Corp is a diversified world-wide manufacturing company of engineered products. The company's Industrial segment operates the Skyjack and MacDon brands, It manufactures products for the Aerial Work Platform and Agricultural industries, respectively. The Mobility segment features vertically integrated operations to combine expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly of components and systems for electric and traditional vehicle applications.
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