Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.70 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XSWX:KRN Krones AG XSWX:KRN
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What is Krones AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Krones AG XSWX:KRN 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KRN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF124.10. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,299 Industrial Products companies, Krones AG ranks better than 74.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Krones AG's current share price is CHF101.80. Krones AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF146.15. Krones AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.70.

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

XSWX:KRN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.8   Max: 1.29
Current: 0.73

During the past years, Krones AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.29. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.80.

XSWX:KRN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.25% of 2299 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs XSWX:KRN: 0.73

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.

Krones AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF39.764. 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 CHF146.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Krones AG  (XSWX:KRN) 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.


Krones AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Krones AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Krones 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.

Krones AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Krones 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 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.84 0.90

Krones AG 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 0.86 0.95 0.83 0.90 0.75

XSWX:KRN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krones 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.


Krones AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krones AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Krones 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=101.80/146.15
=0.70

* 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.

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

For example, Krones AG'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)
=39.764/131.2583*131.2583
=39.764

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Krones AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 27.276 100.717 35.547
201609 28.288 101.017 36.757
201612 34.314 101.217 44.498
201703 30.583 101.417 39.582
201706 30.135 102.117 38.735
201709 26.607 102.717 34.000
201712 43.647 102.617 55.829
201803 32.874 102.917 41.927
201806 33.037 104.017 41.689
201809 32.449 104.718 40.673
201812 41.309 104.217 52.027
201903 35.127 104.217 44.241
201906 31.383 105.718 38.965
201909 34.302 106.018 42.469
201912 37.116 105.818 46.039
202003 31.586 105.718 39.217
202006 25.500 106.618 31.393
202009 25.640 105.818 31.804
202012 29.502 105.518 36.699
202103 30.696 107.518 37.474
202106 29.284 108.486 35.431
202109 31.711 109.435 38.035
202112 32.585 110.384 38.747
202203 32.002 113.968 36.857
202206 32.359 115.760 36.691
202209 32.284 118.818 35.664
202212 36.411 119.345 40.046
202303 37.600 122.402 40.320
202306 34.597 123.140 36.878
202309 35.420 124.195 37.435
202312 36.868 123.773 39.098
202403 38.076 125.038 39.970
202406 39.914 125.882 41.619
202409 39.316 126.198 40.893
202412 41.915 127.041 43.306
202503 42.702 127.779 43.865
202506 39.153 128.412 40.021
202509 40.857 129.255 41.490
202512 45.969 129.361 46.643
202603 39.764 131.258 39.764

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 0.70 mean?
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70 as of Jul. 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 Krones AG and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Krones AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #592 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Krones AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Krones AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.29. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Krones AG's value of 0.70 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #592 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krones AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krones AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #592 out of 2299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Krones AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Krones AG's value of 0.70 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Krones AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Krones 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.75, based on 2,299 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. Krones AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70 is 60% 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 Krones AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krones AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krones AG stock overvalued right now?
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF124.10, compared to a current price of CHF101.80 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 60% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. Krones AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krones AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF101.80 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF124.10.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KRN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.70 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: CHF124.10 vs. price of CHF101.80 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Industrial Products median (#592 of 2299)

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


Krones AG Business Description

Address Bohmerwaldstrasse 5, Neutraubling, BY, DEU, 93073
Krones AG plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Its product portfolio is rounded off by information technology, factory planning and products from its subsidiaries, such as intralogistics, valve production etc. The company's reportable segments are: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fillings and Packaging segment, which offers machines and lines for filling, labelling, packaging and conveying products, prominently in PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from North and Central America and the rest from Germany, China, Europe, and other regions.
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