Algoma CentralTSX:ALC +2.66%72 PS Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 Transportation companies, Algoma Central ranks worse than 54.58% 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, Algoma Central's share price is C$22.76.
Algoma Central's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$18.98. Hence, Algoma Central's PS Ratio for today is 1.20.
Warning Sign:
Algoma Central Corp stock PS Ratio (=1.2) is close to 5-year high of 1.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Central's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ALC'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.08 Max: 1.57
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Algoma Central's highest PS Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.08.
TSX:ALC's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 54.58% of 993
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs TSX:ALC: 1.20
Algoma Central Corp has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Algoma Central was 9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Algoma Central's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year. The lowest was -8.80% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) 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.
Algoma Central PS Ratio Related Terms
Algoma Central PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Central'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central's Share Price of today is C$22.76. Algoma Central'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 C$18.98.
* 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:
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) has a PS Ratio of 1.20 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Algoma Central and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Algoma Central's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #542 out of 993 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Algoma Central's PS Ratio too high?
Algoma Central's current PS Ratio of 1.20 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.57. The Transportation industry median PS Ratio is 1.01. Algoma Central's value of 1.20 is 18.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #542 out of 993 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's PS Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #542 out of 993 companies for PS Ratio. This places Algoma Central in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.01. Algoma Central's value of 1.20 is 18.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Algoma Central's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Algoma Central 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 Transportation company?
The median PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.01, based on 993 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. Algoma Central's current PS Ratio of 1.20 is 18.8% 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 Algoma Central and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Central's current PS Ratio is 1.20, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.43, compared to a current price of C$22.76 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.20, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 18.8% above the Transportation industry median of 1.01. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC), the current PS Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 04, 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$22.76 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.43.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALC:
PS Ratio: 1.20 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: C$16.43 vs. price of C$22.76 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% above the Transportation median (#542 of 993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
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