Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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HKSE:00543 Pacific Online Ltd HKSE:00543
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What is Pacific Online Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Pacific Online HKSE:00543 47 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00543 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Interactive Media companies, Pacific Online ranks better than 85.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-11), Pacific Online's current share price is HK$0.24. Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was HK$0.91. Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.26.

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

HKSE:00543' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 1.17   Max: 3.11
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, Pacific Online's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.17.

HKSE:00543's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
85.84% of 339 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs HKSE:00543: 0.29

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.

Pacific Online's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was HK$0.630. 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 HK$0.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Pacific Online  (HKSE:00543) 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.


Pacific Online Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Pacific Online Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacific Online'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.

Pacific Online Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Pacific Online 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 1.26 0.72 0.46 0.31 0.35

Pacific Online Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.00 0.31 0.00 0.35 0.00

HKSE:00543 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Pacific Online'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.


Pacific Online Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pacific Online 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.

Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.24/0.91
=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.

Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Pacific Online'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)
=0.63/115.8323*115.8323
=0.630

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

Pacific Online Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 0.964 102.600 1.088
201712 1.007 104.500 1.116
201812 1.034 106.500 1.125
201912 0.981 111.200 1.022
202012 1.015 111.500 1.054
202112 0.923 113.108 0.945
202212 0.804 115.116 0.809
202312 0.714 114.781 0.721
202412 0.598 114.893 0.603
202512 0.630 115.832 0.630

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?
Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 as of Sep. 11, 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 Pacific Online and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #48 out of 339 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Pacific Online's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 3.11. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.30. Pacific Online's value of 0.26 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #48 out of 339 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Online has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Online's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #48 out of 339 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Pacific Online in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.30. Pacific Online's value of 0.26 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Pacific Online's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Pacific Online 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.30, based on 339 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. Pacific Online's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 80% 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 Pacific Online and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Online's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Online stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 80% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.30. Pacific Online's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Pacific Online (HKSE:00543), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Sep. 11, 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 Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers Pacific Online to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00543:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.17)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.24 (31.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80% below the Interactive Media median (#48 of 339)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pacific Online Business Description

Address 115 Gaopu Road, National Software Park Base, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, CHN, 510663
Pacific Online Ltd is engaged in the provision of internet advertising services in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates vertically integrated portals, including PConline, which focuses on IT product-related content, PCauto, which focuses on automobile content, and PChouse. Its reportable segments include PCauto, which generates the majority of its revenue, and PConline.
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