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PBT HoldingsJSE:PBT 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates JSE:PBT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, PBT Holdings ranks better than 73.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBT Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PBT'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.86
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, PBT Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.86. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.70.
JSE:PBT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 73.58% of 1590
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs JSE:PBT: 0.68
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.
PBT Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was R11.870. 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 R9.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.
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PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) 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.
PBT Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
PBT Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBT 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.
JSE:PBT vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, PBT 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.
PBT Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PBT Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBT Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
PBT 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.
PBT 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 0.68 mean?
PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.68 as of Aug. 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 PBT Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, PBT Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, PBT Holdings ranks #420 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is PBT Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PBT Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.68 is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.86. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. PBT Holdings' value of 0.68 is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBT Holdings ranks #420 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PBT Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBT Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PBT Holdings ranks #420 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts PBT Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. PBT Holdings' value of 0.68 is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PBT Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.65, PBT 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, based on 1,590 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. PBT Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.68 is 58.7% 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 PBT Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBT Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBT Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.38, compared to a current price of R6.50 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 58.7% below the Software industry median of 1.65. PBT Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 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 PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBT Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R6.50 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R7.38.
GuruFocus considers PBT Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PBT:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.68 (near median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: R7.38 vs. price of R6.50 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Software median (#420 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBT Holdings Ltd, formerly known as PBT Group Ltd, is a South African-based company that offers information management and data analytics services. It serves finance, insurance, telecommunications, retail, petroleum and medical healthcare industries. The services provided by the company include data engineering, analytics and visualization, artificial intelligence, managed solutions, advisory and strategic services, application development and others. Its operating segments are based on geographical locations namely South Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom. The segment includes consulting and implementation of data, management information software and healthcare administration services provided in the Republic of South Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, and also Australia.
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