Air China (HAM:AD2) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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What is Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Air China HAM:AD2 -5.22% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates HAM:AD2 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.64. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 60.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Air China's current share price is €0.4323. Air China's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.66. Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

HAM:AD2' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 0.91   Max: 1.61
Current: 0.65

During the past years, Air China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.91.

HAM:AD2's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
60.58% of 756 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.895 vs HAM:AD2: 0.65

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.

Air China's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.326. 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 €0.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Air China  (HAM:AD2) 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.


Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air China'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.

Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Air China 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 0.99 1.22 0.83 0.89 1.04

Air China Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.80 0.89 0.89 1.04 0.74

HAM:AD2 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air China'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.


Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Air China 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.

Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.4323/0.66
=0.66

* 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.

Air China's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Air China's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.326/121.4731*121.4731
=0.326

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Air China Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.297 101.686 0.355
201609 0.351 102.565 0.416
201612 0.301 103.225 0.354
201703 0.295 103.335 0.347
201706 0.280 103.664 0.328
201709 0.328 103.994 0.383
201712 0.283 104.984 0.327
201803 0.293 105.973 0.336
201806 0.311 106.193 0.356
201809 0.362 106.852 0.412
201812 0.313 107.622 0.353
201903 0.315 108.172 0.354
201906 0.308 109.601 0.341
201909 0.346 110.260 0.381
201912 0.312 110.700 0.342
202003 0.162 110.920 0.177
202006 0.114 110.590 0.125
202009 0.175 107.512 0.198
202012 0.193 109.711 0.214
202103 0.136 111.579 0.148
202106 0.215 111.360 0.235
202109 0.192 109.051 0.214
202112 0.172 112.349 0.186
202203 0.135 113.558 0.144
202206 0.113 113.448 0.121
202209 0.192 113.778 0.205
202212 0.106 114.548 0.112
202303 0.221 115.427 0.233
202306 0.284 115.647 0.298
202309 0.365 116.087 0.382
202312 0.372 117.296 0.385
202403 0.336 117.735 0.347
202406 0.322 117.296 0.333
202409 0.428 118.615 0.438
202412 0.213 118.945 0.218
202503 0.300 119.384 0.305
202506 0.311 119.055 0.317
202509 0.323 119.934 0.327
202512 0.377 120.704 0.379
202603 0.326 121.473 0.326

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 0.66 mean?
Air China (HAM:AD2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 as of Jul. 14, 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 Air China and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #298 out of 756 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.61. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Air China's value of 0.66 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #298 out of 756 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #298 out of 756 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Air China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Air China's value of 0.66 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Air China's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Air China 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 756 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. Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 26.3% 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 Air China and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Air China (HAM:AD2) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.64, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 26.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Air China (HAM:AD2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 14, 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 Air China (HAM:AD2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.64.

Key valuation signals for HAM:AD2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: €0.64 vs. price of €0.43 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.3% below the Transportation median (#298 of 756)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:AD2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Air China Business Description

Address 12 Tung Fai Road, 5th Floor, CNAC House, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, HKG
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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