Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.33 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 136% Above Median

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HKSE:02166 Smart-Core Holdings Ltd HKSE:02166
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Price HK$4.61
GF Value HK$1.52
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What is Smart-Core Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Smart-Core Holdings HKSE:02166 -4.06% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02166 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,966 Hardware companies, Smart-Core Holdings ranks better than 83.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Smart-Core Holdings's current share price is HK$4.605. Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was HK$14.10. Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02166' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, Smart-Core Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.46. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.14.

HKSE:02166's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
83.37% of 1966 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs HKSE:02166: 0.33

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.

Smart-Core Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was HK$14.129. 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$14.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Smart-Core Holdings  (HKSE:02166) 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.


Smart-Core Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Smart-Core Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart-Core 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.

Smart-Core Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Smart-Core Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Smart-Core Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:02166 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Smart-Core 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.


Smart-Core Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Smart-Core 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.

Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.605/14.10
=0.33

* 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.

Smart-Core Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Smart-Core Holdings'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)
=14.129/120.7036*120.7036
=14.129

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.7036.

Smart-Core Holdings Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 13.001 103.225 15.202
201712 9.570 104.984 11.003
201812 9.801 107.622 10.992
201912 9.474 110.700 10.330
202012 11.256 109.711 12.384
202112 21.267 112.349 22.849
202212 20.587 114.548 21.693
202312 11.990 117.296 12.338
202412 9.907 118.945 10.054
202512 14.129 120.704 14.129

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 0.33 mean?
Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.33 as of Sep. 02, 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 Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Smart-Core Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #327 out of 1966 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Smart-Core Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Smart-Core Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.33 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.46. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 0.33 is 76.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #327 out of 1966 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smart-Core Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart-Core Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #327 out of 1966 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Smart-Core Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 0.33 is 76.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart-Core Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Smart-Core Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.41, based on 1,966 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. Smart-Core Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.33 is 76.6% 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 Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart-Core Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart-Core Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.52, compared to a current price of HK$4.61 — trading 203% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 76.6% below the Hardware industry median of 1.41. Smart-Core Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33 as of Sep. 02, 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$4.61 is trading 203% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.52. GuruFocus considers Smart-Core Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02166:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.33 (136% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.52 vs. price of HK$4.61 (203% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.6% below the Hardware median (#327 of 1966)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smart-Core Holdings Business Description

Address 70 Ta Chuen Ping Street, 15th Floor, Tower B, Regent Centre, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd is a distributor of integrated circuits and other electronic components and technology value-added service providers covering multiple market segments such as televisions, optoelectronic displays, smart terminals, memory, security monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT), and optical communications. Its service networks cover the majority of regions in Mainland China and Southeast Asia, providing diversified supply chain services of semiconductor chips and various electronic components for customers in the electronics industry, as well as corresponding technical solutions, technical support, and software services. Its segments include Authorised distribution and Mixed distribution. It makes up the majority of the revenue from the Authorised distribution segment.
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