Keyence (XBUL:KEE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.42 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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XBUL:KEE Keyence Corp XBUL:KEE
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What is Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Keyence XBUL:KEE 99 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.42 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 25.55. GuruFocus rates XBUL:KEE with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of лв285.07. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Keyence ranks worse than 97.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Keyence's current share price is лв312.40. Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was лв19.03. Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 16.42.

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

XBUL:KEE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.33   Med: 25.55   Max: 42.99
Current: 26.23

During the past years, Keyence's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 42.99. The lowest was 16.33. And the median was 25.55.

XBUL:KEE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.72% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs XBUL:KEE: 26.23

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.

Keyence's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was лв14.753. 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 лв19.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Keyence  (XBUL:KEE) 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.


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keyence'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.

Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Keyence Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Keyence 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 19.53 18.79 17.48 17.38 16.41

XBUL:KEE vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keyence'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.


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Keyence 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=312.40/19.03
=16.42

* 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.

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

For example, Keyence'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)
=14.753/112.7000*112.7000
=14.753

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Keyence Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.396 98.100 7.348
201609 7.018 98.000 8.071
201612 5.899 98.400 6.756
201703 7.208 98.100 8.281
201706 7.542 98.500 8.629
201709 8.262 98.800 9.424
201712 8.122 99.400 9.209
201803 9.580 99.200 10.884
201806 9.101 99.200 10.340
201809 9.402 99.900 10.607
201812 9.144 99.700 10.336
201903 9.220 99.700 10.422
201906 8.716 99.800 9.843
201909 9.256 100.100 10.421
201912 8.617 100.500 9.663
202003 9.124 100.300 10.252
202006 7.150 99.900 8.066
202009 8.531 99.900 9.624
202012 9.303 99.300 10.558
202103 10.381 99.900 11.711
202106 10.797 99.500 12.229
202109 11.763 100.100 13.244
202112 11.682 100.100 13.152
202203 12.378 101.100 13.798
202206 10.025 101.800 11.098
202209 12.301 103.100 13.446
202212 12.267 104.100 13.280
202303 12.653 104.400 13.659
202306 10.998 105.200 11.782
202309 11.535 106.200 12.241
202312 11.713 106.800 12.360
202403 12.143 107.200 12.766
202406 10.954 108.200 11.410
202409 13.129 108.900 13.587
202412 11.807 110.700 12.020
202503 13.325 111.100 13.517
202506 12.639 111.700 12.752
202509 13.445 112.000 13.529
202512 12.979 113.000 12.945
202603 14.753 112.700 14.753

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 16.42 mean?
Keyence (XBUL:KEE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.42 as of Aug. 17, 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 Keyence and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 25.55. Over the past decade, Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 16.33 to 42.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1930 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.42 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 25.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.33 to a high of 42.99. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Keyence's value of 16.42 is 1064.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1930 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keyence has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1930 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Keyence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Keyence's value of 16.42 is 1064.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Keyence's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 16.33 to 42.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.55 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Keyence 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.41, based on 1,975 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. Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.42 is 1064.5% 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 Keyence and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.42, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 25.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keyence stock overvalued right now?
Keyence (XBUL:KEE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.42. The stock's GF Value™ is лв285.07, compared to a current price of лв312.40 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.42, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 25.55 and 1064.5% above the Hardware industry median of 1.41. Keyence's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 Keyence (XBUL:KEE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.42 as of Aug. 17, 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 Keyence (XBUL:KEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keyence stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of лв312.40 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of лв285.07.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:KEE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.42 (36% below median its 10-year median of 25.55)
  • GF Value™: лв285.07 vs. price of лв312.40 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1064.5% above the Hardware median (#1930 of 1975)

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


Keyence Business Description

Address 1-3-14 Higashinakajima, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 533-8555
Keyence Corporation, founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from "KEY of sciENCE") in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.
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