Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.76 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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XSWX:IFCN Inficon Holding AG XSWX:IFCN
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Price CHF169.80
GF Value CHF108.00
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What is Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Inficon Holding AG XSWX:IFCN +1.07% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.76 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 5.52. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IFCN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF108.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Inficon Holding AG ranks worse than 89.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Inficon Holding AG's current share price is CHF169.80. Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF19.38. Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 8.76.

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

XSWX:IFCN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01   Med: 5.52   Max: 9.85
Current: 8.84

During the past 13 years, Inficon Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.85. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 5.52.

XSWX:IFCN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
89.06% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs XSWX:IFCN: 8.84

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.

Inficon Holding AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF21.963. 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 CHF19.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Inficon Holding AG  (XSWX:IFCN) 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.


Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inficon Holding 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.

Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Inficon Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Inficon Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
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XSWX:IFCN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Inficon Holding 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.


Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Inficon Holding 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=169.80/19.38
=8.76

* 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.

Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Inficon Holding AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=21.963/107.2000*107.2000
=21.963

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Inficon Holding AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 13.262 99.380 14.306
201712 15.230 100.213 16.292
201812 16.750 100.906 17.795
201912 15.385 101.063 16.319
202012 14.465 100.241 15.469
202112 19.440 101.776 20.476
202212 22.155 104.666 22.691
202312 23.841 106.461 24.006
202412 24.474 107.128 24.490
202512 21.963 107.200 21.963

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 8.76 mean?
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.76 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 5.52. Over the past decade, Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.01 to 9.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #1759 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Inficon Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.76 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 5.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 9.85. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Inficon Holding AG's value of 8.76 is 508.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #1759 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inficon Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #1759 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Inficon Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Inficon Holding AG's value of 8.76 is 508.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Inficon Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.01 to 9.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.52 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Inficon Holding AG 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 1.44, 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. Inficon Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.76 is 508.3% 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inficon Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.76, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inficon Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF108.00, compared to a current price of CHF169.80 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.76, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 5.52 and 508.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.44. Inficon Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.76 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF169.80 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF108.00. GuruFocus considers Inficon Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:IFCN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.76 (59% above median its 10-year median of 5.52)
  • GF Value™: CHF108.00 vs. price of CHF169.80 (57.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 508.3% above the Hardware median (#1759 of 1975)

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


Inficon Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges IFCNz:UK0QK5:UKIFZ0:Germany
Address Hintergasse 15 B, Bad Ragaz, CHE, 7310
Inficon Holding AG operates in the technology sector in Switzerland. It caters to the scientific equipment industry by offering products that find their use in various industrial applications such as air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, the manufacture of LEDs, semiconductors, and optical and solar devices. Its main products are leak detectors and gauges, which help reduce the harmful effects of gases on the environment and reduce energy consumption. The other products in its portfolio comprise chemical detectors, electron beam gun control, mass spectrometers, gas concentration monitors, vacuum gauge controllers and cables, and vacuum transmitters. China drives maximum product sales, with the rest from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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