UGP (Ultrapar Participacoes) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.31 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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What is Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ultrapar Participacoes UGP -0.30% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates UGP with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 75/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $4.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 715 Oil & Gas companies, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks better than 78.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Ultrapar Participacoes's current share price is $6.70. Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.28. Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

UGP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.21   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.31

During the past years, Ultrapar Participacoes's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.36. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.21.

UGP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.88% of 715 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs UGP: 0.31

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.

Ultrapar Participacoes's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.404. 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 $21.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ultrapar Participacoes  (NYSE:UGP) 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.


Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultrapar Participacoes'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.

Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ultrapar Participacoes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Ultrapar Participacoes 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 0.17 0.21 0.20 0.27 0.24

UGP vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Ultrapar Participacoes'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.


Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ultrapar Participacoes 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.

Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6.70/21.28
=0.31

* 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.

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

For example, Ultrapar Participacoes'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)
=7.404/177.5443*177.5443
=7.404

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 177.5443.

Ultrapar Participacoes Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.475 109.986 3.995
201612 5.047 110.802 8.087
201703 5.433 111.869 8.623
201706 2.387 112.115 3.780
201709 2.689 112.777 4.233
201712 5.933 114.068 9.235
201803 2.899 114.868 4.481
201806 2.487 117.038 3.773
201809 2.461 117.881 3.707
201812 5.512 118.340 8.270
201903 5.064 120.124 7.485
201906 2.387 120.977 3.503
201909 2.389 121.292 3.497
201912 3.847 123.436 5.533
202003 4.004 124.092 5.729
202006 1.296 123.557 1.862
202009 1.628 125.095 2.311
202012 2.843 129.012 3.912
202103 3.574 131.660 4.820
202106 4.790 133.871 6.353
202109 5.087 137.913 6.549
202112 5.141 141.992 6.428
202203 5.771 146.537 6.992
202206 6.661 149.784 7.896
202209 6.829 147.800 8.203
202212 6.216 150.207 7.347
202303 5.310 153.352 6.148
202306 5.522 154.519 6.345
202309 5.956 155.464 6.802
202312 6.163 157.148 6.963
202403 5.491 159.372 6.117
202406 5.365 161.052 5.914
202409 5.701 162.342 6.235
202412 5.184 164.740 5.587
202503 5.210 168.102 5.503
202506 5.535 169.670 5.792
202509 6.235 170.739 6.484
202512 6.609 171.765 6.831
202603 6.430 175.066 6.521
202606 7.404 177.544 7.404

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 0.31 mean?
Ultrapar Participacoes (UGP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.31 as of Aug. 25, 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 Ultrapar Participacoes and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Ultrapar Participacoes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks #151 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Ultrapar Participacoes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ultrapar Participacoes' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.31 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.36. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Ultrapar Participacoes' value of 0.31 is 70.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks #151 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ultrapar Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultrapar Participacoes' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks #151 out of 715 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ultrapar Participacoes in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Ultrapar Participacoes' value of 0.31 is 70.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ultrapar Participacoes' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Ultrapar Participacoes 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 715 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. Ultrapar Participacoes's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.31 is 70.8% 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 Ultrapar Participacoes and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultrapar Participacoes's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultrapar Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultrapar Participacoes (UGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.96, compared to a current price of $6.70 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 70.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Ultrapar Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Ultrapar Participacoes (UGP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 25, 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 Ultrapar Participacoes (UGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultrapar Participacoes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.70 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.96. GuruFocus considers Ultrapar Participacoes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UGP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.31 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: $4.96 vs. price of $6.70 (35.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#151 of 715)

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


Ultrapar Participacoes Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Brigadeiro Luis Antonio Avenue, 1343, 9th Floor, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01317-910
Ultrapar Participacoes SA engages in the investment of its own capital in services, commercial, and industrial activities, through the subscription or acquisition of shares of other companies. The company's business segments include: i) Ultragaz distributes LPG in the segments: bulk, comprising condominiums, trade, services, industries, and agribusiness; and bottled, mainly comprising residential consumers. ii) Ipiranga, the majority revenue generating segment, engages in the distribution and sale of oil-related products to service stations that operate under the Ipiranga brand throughout Brazil. iii) Ultracargo operates in specialized liquid bulk storage solutions in the main logistics centers. iv) Hidrovias: operates in logistics solutions and waterway and multimodal infrastructure.
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