Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 -0.85%50 PS Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 225% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks worse than 54.17% 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, Ascent Industries Co's share price is €11.70.
Ascent Industries Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.94. Hence, Ascent Industries Co's PS Ratio for today is 1.69.
Good Sign:
Ascent Industries Co stock PS Ratio (=1.73) is close to 1-year low of 1.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.52 Max: 2.28
Current: 1.73
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest PS Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.52.
FRA:SY4's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 54.17% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.48
vs FRA:SY4: 1.73
Ascent Industries Co 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 Ascent Industries Co was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -32.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -27.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 31.60% per year. The lowest was -39.10% per year. And the median was 0.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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.
Ascent Industries Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co's Share Price of today is €11.70. Ascent Industries Co'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 €6.94.
* 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:
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a PS Ratio of 1.69 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 225% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #857 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's PS Ratio too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current PS Ratio of 1.69 is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.28. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.48. Ascent Industries Co's value of 1.69 is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #857 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's PS Ratio compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #857 out of 1582 companies for PS Ratio. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.48. Ascent Industries Co's value of 1.69 is 14.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Ascent Industries Co 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.48, 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. Ascent Industries Co's current PS Ratio of 1.69 is 14.2% 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 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current PS Ratio is 1.69, which is 225% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.69, which is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 14.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.48. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current PS Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
PS Ratio: 1.69 (225% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% above the Chemicals median (#857 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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