GivaudanGVDBF -5.73%80 Median PS Value is $4,464.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 343339% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates GVDBF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4,662.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 911 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 55.1% 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.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Givaudan's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1000.352. Givaudan's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 4.4631. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $4,464.71.
As of today (2026-06-27), Givaudan's share price is $4234.10. Givaudan's Median PS Value is $4,464.71. Therefore, Givaudan's Price to Median PS Value for today is 0.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
GVDBF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.3 Max: 1.73
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Givaudan was 1.73. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.30.
GVDBF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 55.1% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs GVDBF: 0.95
Givaudan (OTCPK:GVDBF) 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.
Givaudan's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
4234.10
/
4,464.71
=
0.95
* 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.
Givaudan Median PS Value Related Terms
Givaudan Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan's Median PS Value 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.
GVDBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 4.4631.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Givaudan's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1000.352.
* 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.
Givaudan (GVDBF) has a Median PS Value of $4,464.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. This is 343339% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Givaudan's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.88 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #409 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Givaudan's Median PS Value too high?
Givaudan's current Median PS Value of $4,464.71 is 343339% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.73. The Chemicals industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Givaudan's value of $4,464.71 is 446371% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #409 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #409 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Givaudan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Givaudan's value of $4,464.71 is 446371% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.88 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Givaudan 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 Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.00, based on 911 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. Givaudan's current Median PS Value of $4,464.71 is 446371% 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 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current Median PS Value is $4,464.71, which is 343339% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (GVDBF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4,662.49, compared to a current price of $4,234.10 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $4,464.71, which is 343339% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 446371% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.00. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (GVDBF), the current Median PS Value is $4,464.71 as of Jun. 27, 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 Givaudan (GVDBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4,234.10 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4,662.49.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GVDBF:
Median PS Value: $4,464.71 (343339% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $4,662.49 vs. price of $4,234.10 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 446371% above the Chemicals median (#409 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GVDBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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