Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.18 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 62% Below Median


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Price CHF14.06
GF Value CHF19.49
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What is Lanxess AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF19.49. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks better than 95.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), Lanxess AG's current share price is CHF14.06. Lanxess AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF79.17. Lanxess AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.18.

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

XSWX:LXS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.47   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.16

During the past years, Lanxess AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.78. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.47.

XSWX:LXS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
95.06% of 1275 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs XSWX:LXS: 0.16

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.

Lanxess AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF14.526. 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 CHF79.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lanxess AG  (XSWX:LXS) 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.


Lanxess AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lanxess AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanxess 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.

Lanxess AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lanxess 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 0.59 0.39 0.30 0.25 0.20

Lanxess AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess 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.


Lanxess AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lanxess 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.06/79.17
=0.18

* 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.

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

For example, Lanxess 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)
=14.526/131.2583*131.2583
=14.526

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Lanxess AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 23.126 100.717 30.139
201609 22.926 101.017 29.789
201612 22.500 101.217 29.178
201703 28.100 101.417 36.368
201706 20.347 102.117 26.153
201709 21.434 102.717 27.390
201712 20.866 102.617 26.690
201803 23.194 102.917 29.581
201806 23.112 104.017 29.165
201809 22.049 104.718 27.637
201812 17.175 104.217 21.631
201903 21.717 104.217 27.352
201906 21.867 105.718 27.150
201909 21.258 106.018 26.319
201912 20.428 105.818 25.339
202003 20.686 105.718 25.684
202006 17.816 106.618 21.933
202009 18.234 105.818 22.618
202012 18.813 105.518 23.402
202103 21.703 107.518 26.495
202106 18.608 108.486 22.514
202109 19.878 109.435 23.842
202112 20.236 110.384 24.063
202203 22.891 113.968 26.364
202206 23.743 115.760 26.922
202209 24.386 118.818 26.939
202212 22.550 119.345 24.801
202303 21.793 122.402 23.370
202306 20.087 123.140 21.411
202309 17.802 124.195 18.815
202312 15.684 123.773 16.633
202403 17.976 125.038 18.870
202406 18.697 125.882 19.496
202409 17.402 126.198 18.100
202412 16.035 127.041 16.567
202503 17.712 127.779 18.194
202506 15.925 128.412 16.278
202509 14.479 129.255 14.703
202512 13.703 129.361 13.904
202603 14.526 131.258 14.526

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 0.18 mean?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Lanxess AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #63 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Lanxess AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lanxess AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.78. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Lanxess AG's value of 0.18 is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #63 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #63 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lanxess AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Lanxess AG's value of 0.18 is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lanxess AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Lanxess 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.35, based on 1,275 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. Lanxess AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18 is 86.7% 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lanxess AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF19.49, compared to a current price of CHF14.06 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 86.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.35. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF14.06 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF19.49.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.18 (62% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
  • GF Value™: CHF19.49 vs. price of CHF14.06 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.7% below the Chemicals median (#63 of 1275)

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


Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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