Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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DAR:NMG Nation Media Group PLC DAR:NMG
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Price TZS265.00
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What is Nation Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Nation Media Group DAR:NMG 100 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates DAR:NMG with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS279.16. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 736 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Media Group ranks better than 78.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Nation Media Group's current share price is TZS265.00. Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was TZS1,002.67. Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DAR:NMG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.33   Max: 1.81
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, Nation Media Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.33.

DAR:NMG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.8% of 736 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs DAR:NMG: 0.27

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.

Nation Media Group's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was TZS721.072. 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 TZS1,002.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Nation Media Group  (DAR:NMG) 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.


Nation Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Nation Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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.

Nation Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Nation Media Group 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 0.31 0.27 0.36 0.27 0.23

Nation Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.27 0.36 0.27 0.23

DAR:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media Group'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.


Nation Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Nation Media Group 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.

Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=265.00/1002.67
=0.26

* 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.

Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Nation Media Group'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)
=721.072/324.0540*324.0540
=721.072

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Nation Media Group Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 1,117.040 241.432 1,499.309
201712 1,048.004 246.524 1,377.594
201812 865.637 251.233 1,116.546
201912 892.535 256.974 1,125.521
202012 704.080 260.474 875.941
202112 784.472 278.802 911.799
202212 784.378 296.797 856.413
202312 786.292 306.746 830.658
202412 743.781 315.605 763.693
202512 721.072 324.054 721.072

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 0.26 mean?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 as of Aug. 13, 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #156 out of 736 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Nation Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.81. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Nation Media Group's value of 0.26 is 67.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #156 out of 736 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #156 out of 736 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Nation Media Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Nation Media Group's value of 0.26 is 67.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nation Media Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Nation Media Group 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.79, based on 736 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. Nation Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 67.1% 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 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS279.16, compared to a current price of TZS265.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 67.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.79. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Aug. 13, 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of TZS265.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of TZS279.16.

Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: TZS279.16 vs. price of TZS265.00 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#156 of 736)

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


Nation Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NMG:Kenya
Address Kimathi Street, P. O Box 49010, Nation Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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