Alto IngredientsALTO +4.22%38 PS Ratio is 0.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 231% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 86.66% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Alto Ingredients's share price is $5.19.
Alto Ingredients's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.00. Hence, Alto Ingredients's PS Ratio for today is 0.43.
Warning Sign:
Alto Ingredients Inc stock PS Ratio (=0.43) is close to 5-year high of 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alto Ingredients's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ALTO'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest PS Ratio was 0.52. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.13.
ALTO's PS Ratio is ranked better than 86.66% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs ALTO: 0.43
Alto Ingredients Inc revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Alto Ingredients was -6.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -13.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -12.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 1829.80% per year. The lowest was -87.20% per year. And the median was -19.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Alto Ingredients (NAS:ALTO) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Alto Ingredients PS Ratio Related Terms
Alto Ingredients PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients's 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Alto Ingredients PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Alto Ingredients's Share Price of today is $5.19. Alto Ingredients'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 $12.00.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a PS Ratio of 0.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. This is 231% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Alto Ingredients' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #211 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Alto Ingredients' PS Ratio too high?
Alto Ingredients' current PS Ratio of 0.43 is 231% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.52. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.46. Alto Ingredients' value of 0.43 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #211 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' PS Ratio compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #211 out of 1582 companies for PS Ratio. This places Alto Ingredients in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.46. Alto Ingredients' value of 0.43 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Alto Ingredients' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Alto Ingredients 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.46, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alto Ingredients's current PS Ratio of 0.43 is 70.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current PS Ratio is 0.43, which is 231% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $5.19 — trading 260.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.43, which is 231% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 70.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.46. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current PS Ratio is 0.43 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.19 is trading 260.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
PS Ratio: 0.43 (231% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $5.19 (260.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Chemicals median (#211 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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