Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret ASIST:KARSN -1.49%61 Median PS Value is ₺18.36 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates IST:KARSN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS ranks better than 80.88% 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
IST:KARSN'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.22 Max: 4.61
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS was 4.61. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.22.
IST:KARSN's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 80.88% of 136
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs IST:KARSN: 0.68
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) 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.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
12.53
/
18.36
=
0.68
* 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.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS Median PS Value Related Terms
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS 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.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS Median PS Value Chart
IST:KARSN vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS'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.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.8526.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS'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 ₺21.533.
* 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.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) has a Median PS Value of ₺18.36 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 1405% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.51 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS ranks #26 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Median PS Value too high?
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's current Median PS Value of ₺18.36 is 1405% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 4.61. Based on the distribution chart, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS ranks #26 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's Median PS Value compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS ranks #26 out of 136 companies for Median PS Value. This places Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.97. Historically, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.51 to 4.61 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Median PS Value among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.97, based on 136 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's current Median PS Value is ₺18.36, which is 1405% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺19.86, compared to a current price of ₺12.53 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is ₺18.36, which is 1405% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN), the current Median PS Value is ₺18.36 as of Jul. 08, 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺12.53 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺19.86.
GuruFocus considers Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IST:KARSN:
Median PS Value: ₺18.36 (1405% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: ₺19.86 vs. price of ₺12.53 (36.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:KARSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii Ve Ticaret AS is engaged in production, import and export of motor vehicles to automotive brands. It provides industrial services to automotive companies and its activities include the production of spare parts for automotive and other vehicles. The operating segments are Bus segment reports production of buses for municipalities, Karsan segment reports the production of commercial vehicles with its own brand, Spare Parts segment represents the production of spare parts and Industrial Sales segment reports the cataphoresis processes and tractor cabin. The group operates in Turkey and internationally and generates the majority of the revenue from the Hyundai segment.
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