Detection TechnologyFRA:6DT -2.23%71 PS Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:6DT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks better than 56.54% 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, Detection Technology's share price is €7.88.
Detection Technology's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.41. Hence, Detection Technology's PS Ratio for today is 1.46.
Good Sign:
Detection Technology PLC stock PS Ratio (=1.53) is close to 10-year low of 1.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Detection Technology's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6DT'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 11.22 Max: 22.49
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, Detection Technology's highest PS Ratio was 22.49. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 11.22.
FRA:6DT's PS Ratio is ranked better than 56.54% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs FRA:6DT: 1.51
Detection Technology PLC revenue per share is in decline over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Detection Technology was -11.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Detection Technology's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 36.40% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) 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.
Detection Technology PS Ratio Related Terms
Detection Technology PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology's Share Price of today is €7.88. Detection Technology'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 €5.41.
* 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:
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) has a PS Ratio of 1.46 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 22.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #1074 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Detection Technology's PS Ratio too high?
Detection Technology's current PS Ratio of 1.46 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 22.49. The Hardware industry median PS Ratio is 1.92. Detection Technology's value of 1.46 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #1074 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's PS Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #1074 out of 2471 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Detection Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.92. Detection Technology's value of 1.46 is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, Detection Technology's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 22.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Detection Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.92, based on 2,471 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. Detection Technology's current PS Ratio of 1.46 is 24% 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current PS Ratio is 1.46, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 11.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.21, compared to a current price of €7.88 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.46, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 24% below the Hardware industry median of 1.92. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT), the current PS Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 10, 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.88 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.21.
GuruFocus considers Detection Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6DT:
PS Ratio: 1.46 (87% below median its 10-year median of 11.22)
GF Value™: €14.21 vs. price of €7.88 (44.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24% below the Hardware median (#1074 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6DT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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