Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 118% Above Median

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JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
92 GF Score
Price R2.70
GF Value R2.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Primeserv Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV 92 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks better than 84.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Primeserv Group's current share price is R2.70. Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was R11.37. Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

JSE:PMV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.11   Max: 0.28
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, Primeserv Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.28. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.11.

JSE:PMV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
84.78% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs JSE:PMV: 0.22

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.

Primeserv Group's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was R14.415. 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 R11.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar25.

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Primeserv Group  (JSE:PMV) 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.


Primeserv Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Primeserv Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv Group'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.

Primeserv Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv Group'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.


Primeserv Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Primeserv Group 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.

Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.70/11.37
=0.24

* 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.

Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 is calculated as:

For example, Primeserv Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar25 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar25)
=14.415/159.7275*159.7275
=14.415

Current CPI (Mar25) = 159.7275.

Primeserv Group Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 6.169 104.969 9.387
201703 7.130 111.400 10.223
201803 7.944 115.542 10.982
201903 8.986 120.774 11.884
202003 9.290 125.679 11.807
202103 8.627 129.628 10.630
202203 9.201 137.594 10.681
202303 10.115 147.586 10.947
202403 12.404 155.483 12.743
202503 14.415 159.728 14.415

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 0.24 mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 as of Jul. 30, 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #109 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Primeserv Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.28. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Primeserv Group's value of 0.24 is 73.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #109 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #109 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Primeserv Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Primeserv Group's value of 0.24 is 73.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Primeserv Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 716 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. Primeserv Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 73.6% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.20, compared to a current price of R2.70 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 73.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.91. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 30, 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.70 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.20. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (118% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
  • GF Value™: R2.20 vs. price of R2.70 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.6% below the Business Services median (#109 of 716)

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


Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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