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Quaker HoughtonFRA:QUC +0.76%79 PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:QUC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €143.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Quaker Houghton ranks better than 51.08% 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, Quaker Houghton's share price is €132.00.
Quaker Houghton's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €94.95. Hence, Quaker Houghton's PS Ratio for today is 1.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quaker Houghton's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QUC'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 2.11 Max: 3.69
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, Quaker Houghton's highest PS Ratio was 3.69. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 2.11.
FRA:QUC's PS Ratio is ranked better than 51.08% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs FRA:QUC: 1.38
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Quaker Houghton was 8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Quaker Houghton's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year. The lowest was -3.80% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) 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.
Quaker Houghton PS Ratio Related Terms
Quaker Houghton PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton's Share Price of today is €132.00. Quaker Houghton'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 €94.95.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a PS Ratio of 1.39 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Quaker Houghton's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #770 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Quaker Houghton's PS Ratio too high?
Quaker Houghton's current PS Ratio of 1.39 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.69. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.39. Quaker Houghton's value of 1.39 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #770 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's PS Ratio compare to NGVT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #770 out of 1574 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Quaker Houghton in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.39. Quaker Houghton's value of 1.39 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Quaker Houghton's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Quaker Houghton has consistently been at 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 1.39, based on 1,574 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. Quaker Houghton's current PS Ratio of 1.39 is 0% at 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 Quaker Houghton and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quaker Houghton's current PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.46, compared to a current price of €132.00 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 0% at the Chemicals industry median of 1.39. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC), the current PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 23, 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €132.00 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €143.46.
GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QUC:
PS Ratio: 1.39 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: €143.46 vs. price of €132.00 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Chemicals median (#770 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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