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Local BountiLOCL +0.97%56 PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates LOCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,941 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Local Bounti ranks better than 73.98% 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, Local Bounti's share price is $1.0703.
Local Bounti's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.55. Hence, Local Bounti's PS Ratio for today is 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Local Bounti's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LOCL'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.74 Max: 1544.88
Current: 0.44
During the past 6 years, Local Bounti's highest PS Ratio was 1544.88. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.74.
LOCL's PS Ratio is ranked better than 73.98% of 1941
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs LOCL: 0.44
Local Bounti Corp revenue per share is in decline over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Local Bounti was -46.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 168.60% per year.
During the past 6 years, Local Bounti's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 440.20% per year. The lowest was -0.50% per year. And the median was 206.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Local Bounti (NYSE:LOCL) 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.
Local Bounti PS Ratio Related Terms
Local Bounti PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Local Bounti'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 Farm Products subindustry, Local Bounti'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.
Local Bounti PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Local Bounti's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Local Bounti'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.
Local Bounti's PS Ratio for today is calculated as
Local Bounti's Share Price of today is $1.0703. Local Bounti'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 $2.55.
* 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:
Local Bounti (LOCL) has a PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Local Bounti and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Local Bounti's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1,544.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #505 out of 1941 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Local Bounti's PS Ratio too high?
Local Bounti's current PS Ratio of 0.42 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1,544.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PS Ratio is 0.85. Local Bounti's value of 0.42 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #505 out of 1941 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Local Bounti has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local Bounti's PS Ratio compare to ESGH and SDOT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #505 out of 1941 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Local Bounti in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.85. Local Bounti's value of 0.42 is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Local Bounti's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1,544.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Local Bounti 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.85, based on 1,941 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. Local Bounti's current PS Ratio of 0.42 is 50.6% 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 Local Bounti and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Local Bounti's current PS Ratio is 0.42, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local Bounti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti (LOCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.42, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 50.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.85. Local Bounti's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Local Bounti (LOCL), the current PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 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 Local Bounti (LOCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95.
GuruFocus considers Local Bounti to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LOCL:
PS Ratio: 0.42 (43% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $1.07 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#505 of 1941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Local Bounti Corp is a controlled environment agriculture company. The business model is based on building local facilities, operated by local teams, to deliver fresh and quality produce to local communities while maintaining a limited carbon footprint. Using proprietary technology to grow leafy greens and herbs in smart greenhouses with a cultivation process that uses less water and land than conventional agriculture, free from herbicides or pesticides. The products of the company include living lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and others.
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