Continental AG (XSWX:CON) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.34 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:CON Continental AG XSWX:CON
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What is Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Continental AG XSWX:CON 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CON with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.84. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Vehicles & Parts companies, Continental AG ranks better than 68.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Continental AG's current share price is CHF64.22. Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF189.24. Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.34.

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

XSWX:CON' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.97
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Continental AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.34.

XSWX:CON's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
68.37% of 1037 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs XSWX:CON: 0.34

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.

Continental AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF15.286. 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 CHF189.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Continental AG  (XSWX:CON) 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.


Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental AG'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.

Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Continental AG 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 0.35 0.19 0.26 0.22 0.32

Continental AG 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 0.26 0.26 0.32 0.28 0.35

XSWX:CON vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Continental AG'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.


Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Continental AG 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.

Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=64.22/189.24
=0.34

* 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.

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

For example, Continental AG'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)
=15.286/131.3638*131.3638
=15.286

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Continental AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 54.740 101.017 71.185
201612 56.524 101.217 73.359
201703 58.943 101.417 76.348
201706 60.054 102.117 77.254
201709 61.241 102.717 78.320
201712 65.910 102.617 84.374
201803 64.400 102.917 82.200
201806 65.763 104.017 83.052
201809 60.934 104.718 76.439
201812 63.345 104.217 79.845
201903 62.529 104.217 78.816
201906 62.771 105.718 77.999
201909 60.555 106.018 75.032
201912 60.477 105.818 75.077
202003 44.504 105.718 55.300
202006 30.269 106.618 37.294
202009 46.809 105.818 58.110
202012 49.299 105.518 61.375
202103 47.503 107.518 58.038
202106 45.579 108.486 55.191
202109 43.773 109.435 52.544
202112 45.764 110.384 54.462
202203 47.584 113.968 54.847
202206 48.680 115.760 55.242
202209 49.899 118.818 55.168
202212 50.779 119.345 55.893
202303 51.061 122.402 54.799
202306 50.610 123.140 53.990
202309 48.992 124.195 51.820
202312 49.105 123.773 52.117
202403 24.105 125.038 25.324
202406 23.959 125.882 25.002
202409 23.479 126.198 24.440
202412 24.213 127.041 25.037
202503 23.427 127.779 24.084
202506 17.549 128.412 17.952
202509 23.126 129.255 23.503
202512 23.165 129.361 23.524
202603 20.006 131.258 20.022
202606 15.286 131.364 15.286

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 0.34 mean?
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 as of Aug. 21, 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 Continental AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #328 out of 1037 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Continental AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. Continental AG's value of 0.34 is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #328 out of 1037 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Continental AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #328 out of 1037 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Continental AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75. Continental AG's value of 0.34 is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Continental AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Continental AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.75, based on 1,037 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. Continental AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 is 54.7% 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 Continental AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental AG stock overvalued right now?
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.84, compared to a current price of CHF64.22 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 54.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.75. Continental AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Continental AG (XSWX:CON), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34 as of Aug. 21, 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 Continental AG (XSWX:CON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF64.22 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.84.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CON:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: CHF36.84 vs. price of CHF64.22 (74.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#328 of 1037)

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


Continental AG Business Description

Address Continental-Plaza 1, Hanover, NI, DEU, 30175
Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer. According to our research, Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, with global market shares of around 14%, 14% and 9%, respectively. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America, and Asia-Pacific and "other," contributing 29% and 19%, respectively. Twenty-four percent of tires are sold into the new vehicle market with automotive original equipment as customers, and 76% sold as replacement tires.
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