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PDD HoldingsFRA:9PDA -1.61%74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.85 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 7.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:9PDA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €129.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Retail - Cyclical companies, PDD Holdings ranks worse than 94.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PDD Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9PDA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.59 Med: 7.02 Max: 8.16
Current: 5.59
During the past 10 years, PDD Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.16. The lowest was 5.59. And the median was 7.02.
FRA:9PDA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 94.82% of 792
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs FRA:9PDA: 5.59
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.
PDD Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €35.323. 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 €12.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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PDD Holdings (FRA:9PDA) 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.
PDD Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
PDD Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PDD Holdings'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.
FRA:9PDA vs MELI, DASH, SE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, PDD Holdings'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.
PDD Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PDD Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PDD Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
PDD Holdings 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.
PDD Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 5.85 mean?
PDD Holdings (FRA:9PDA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.85 as of Jul. 27, 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 PDD Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, PDD Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.59 to 8.16. According to the industry distribution chart, PDD Holdings ranks #751 out of 792 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is PDD Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PDD Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.85 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.59 to a high of 8.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. PDD Holdings' value of 5.85 is 1093.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PDD Holdings ranks #751 out of 792 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PDD Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PDD Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MELI and DASH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, PDD Holdings ranks #751 out of 792 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PDD Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. PDD Holdings' value of 5.85 is 1093.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PDD Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.59 to 8.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 0.49, PDD Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.49, based on 792 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. PDD Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.85 is 1093.9% 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 PDD Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PDD Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.85, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 7.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PDD Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDD Holdings (FRA:9PDA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €129.65, compared to a current price of €73.20 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.85, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 1093.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.49. PDD Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 PDD Holdings (FRA:9PDA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.85 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 PDD Holdings (FRA:9PDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDD Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €73.20 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €129.65.
GuruFocus considers PDD Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9PDA:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.85 (17% below median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: €129.65 vs. price of €73.20 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1093.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#751 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9PDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PDD Holdings operates commerce businesses globally. Its main operations are Pinduoduo, a social commerce platform in China, and Temu, a global e-commerce marketplace. PDD also has a community group purchase business in China. PDD has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities that support its underlying businesses. PDD has also started its first-party brand business for global markets.
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