Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 10% Below Median


ASX:SST Steamships Trading Co Ltd ASX:SST
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Price A$10.05
GF Value A$102.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Steamships Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Steamships Trading Co ASX:SST 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 752 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks worse than 65.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-07), Steamships Trading Co's current share price is A$10.05. Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was A$6.32. Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:SST' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 1.76   Max: 3.06
Current: 1.59

During the past 13 years, Steamships Trading Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.06. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.76.

ASX:SST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.43% of 752 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs ASX:SST: 1.59

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Steamships Trading Co's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was A$6.815. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is A$6.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Steamships Trading Co  (ASX:SST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Steamships Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Steamships Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

Steamships Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Steamships Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.15 1.32 1.66 2.10 1.58

Steamships Trading Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 0.00 2.10 0.00 1.58

ASX:SST vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Steamships Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Steamships Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=10.05/6.32
=1.59

* 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.

Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Steamships Trading Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=6.815/324.0540*324.0540
=6.815

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Steamships Trading Co Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 7.677 241.432 10.304
201712 8.167 246.524 10.735
201812 5.876 251.233 7.579
201912 5.289 256.974 6.670
202012 5.662 260.474 7.044
202112 5.909 278.802 6.868
202212 0.664 296.797 0.725
202312 5.605 306.746 5.921
202412 0.737 315.605 0.757
202512 6.815 324.054 6.815

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 mean?
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #492 out of 752 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.06. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Steamships Trading Co's value of 1.59 is 74.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #492 out of 752 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #492 out of 752 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Steamships Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Steamships Trading Co's value of 1.59 is 74.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Steamships Trading 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.91, based on 752 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steamships Trading Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is 74.7% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$102.80, compared to a current price of A$10.05 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 74.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.91. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Jul. 07, 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$10.05 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$102.80. GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: A$102.80 vs. price of A$10.05 (90.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.7% above the Transportation median (#492 of 752)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Steamships Trading Co Business Description

Address 345, Stanley Esplanade, Section 20, Allotments 3, 4 and 5, Level 2 Granville, PO Box 1, National Capital District, Port Moresby, PNG, NCD 121
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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