Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.42 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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XSWX:SUN Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN
80 GF Score
Price CHF141.30
GF Value CHF133.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sulzer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN +1.44% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF133.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,299 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 55.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Sulzer AG's current share price is CHF141.30. Sulzer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF99.83. Sulzer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.42.

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

XSWX:SUN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 1.11   Max: 1.8
Current: 1.43

During the past 13 years, Sulzer AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.80. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.11.

XSWX:SUN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.28% of 2299 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs XSWX:SUN: 1.43

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.

Sulzer AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF104.066. 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 CHF99.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Sulzer AG  (XSWX:SUN) 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.


Sulzer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sulzer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sulzer 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.

Sulzer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sulzer 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 0.95 0.74 0.88 1.33 1.48

Sulzer AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.88 0.00 1.33 0.00 1.48

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

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.


Sulzer AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Sulzer 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=141.30/99.83
=1.42

* 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.

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

For example, Sulzer 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)
=104.066/107.2000*107.2000
=104.066

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Sulzer AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 83.793 99.380 90.387
201712 88.760 100.213 94.948
201812 104.293 100.906 110.798
201912 108.576 101.063 115.169
202012 86.489 100.241 92.494
202112 91.932 101.776 96.832
202212 92.110 104.666 94.340
202312 95.468 106.461 96.131
202412 103.032 107.128 103.101
202512 104.066 107.200 104.066

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 1.42 mean?
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1028 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Sulzer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sulzer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.80. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Sulzer AG's value of 1.42 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1028 out of 2299 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1028 out of 2299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Sulzer AG's value of 1.42 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Sulzer 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. Sulzer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 is 18.9% 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 Sulzer 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. Sulzer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF133.83, compared to a current price of CHF141.30 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 18.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF141.30 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF133.83. GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.42 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: CHF133.83 vs. price of CHF141.30 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1028 of 2299)

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


Sulzer AG Business Description

Address Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, CHE, 8401
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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