Applied Industrial TechnologiesFRA:AT4 +1.53%88 Median PS Value is €116.53 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €217.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 110 Industrial Distribution companies, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks worse than 91.82% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Industrial Technologies's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AT4'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.41 Max: 2.39
Current: 2.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Applied Industrial Technologies was 2.39. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.41.
FRA:AT4's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 91.82% of 110
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.095
vs FRA:AT4: 2.39
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Applied Industrial Technologies's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
278.60
/
116.53
=
2.39
* 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Median PS Value Related Terms
Applied Industrial Technologies Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Median PS Value Chart
FRA:AT4 vs QXO, CNM, WSO: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.068.
Applied Industrial Technologies's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €109.107.
* 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a Median PS Value of €116.53 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. This is 8165% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Applied Industrial Technologies' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.72 to 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #101 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' Median PS Value too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current Median PS Value of €116.53 is 8165% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #101 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' Median PS Value compare to QXO and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #101 out of 110 companies for Median PS Value. This places Applied Industrial Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.10. Historically, Applied Industrial Technologies' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.72 to 2.39 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.10, based on 110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Industrial Technologies's current Median PS Value is €116.53, which is 8165% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €217.86, compared to a current price of €278.60 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €116.53, which is 8165% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current Median PS Value is €116.53 as of Jul. 11, 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €278.60 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €217.86.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:
Median PS Value: €116.53 (8165% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: €217.86 vs. price of €278.60 (27.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Business Description
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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