Southern Energy (LSE:SOUC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.16 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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What is Southern Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Southern Energy LSE:SOUC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.41. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Oil & Gas companies, Southern Energy ranks better than 87.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Southern Energy's current share price is £0.0375. Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.23. Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.16.

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

LSE:SOUC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.41   Max: 2.62
Current: 0.17

During the past years, Southern Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.41.

LSE:SOUC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
87.84% of 707 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs LSE:SOUC: 0.17

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.

Southern Energy's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.012. 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 £0.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Southern Energy  (LSE:SOUC) 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.


Southern Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Southern Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Energy'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.

Southern Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Southern Energy 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 0.55 1.58 0.43 0.32 0.20

Southern Energy 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 0.15 0.14 0.15 0.20 0.20

LSE:SOUC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Southern Energy'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.


Southern Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



Southern Energy 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.

Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.0375/0.23
=0.16

* 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.

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

For example, Southern Energy'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)
=0.012/132.2623*132.2623
=0.012

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Southern Energy Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.040 102.002 0.052
201609 0.040 101.765 0.052
201612 0.062 101.449 0.081
201703 0.051 102.634 0.066
201706 0.040 103.029 0.051
201709 0.037 103.345 0.047
201712 0.039 103.345 0.050
201803 0.000 105.004 0.000
201806 0.000 105.557 0.000
201809 0.000 105.636 0.000
201812 0.018 105.399 0.023
201903 0.095 106.979 0.117
201906 0.097 107.690 0.119
201909 0.112 107.611 0.138
201912 0.119 107.769 0.146
202003 0.070 107.927 0.086
202006 0.053 108.401 0.065
202009 0.074 108.164 0.090
202012 0.092 108.559 0.112
202103 0.101 110.298 0.121
202106 0.048 111.720 0.057
202109 0.058 112.905 0.068
202112 0.076 113.774 0.088
202203 0.058 117.646 0.065
202206 0.083 120.806 0.091
202209 0.114 120.648 0.125
202212 0.049 120.964 0.054
202303 0.031 122.702 0.033
202306 0.021 124.203 0.022
202309 0.031 125.230 0.033
202312 0.024 125.072 0.025
202403 0.023 126.258 0.024
202406 0.018 127.522 0.019
202409 0.016 127.285 0.017
202412 0.019 127.364 0.020
202503 0.023 129.181 0.024
202506 0.009 129.892 0.009
202509 0.010 130.287 0.010
202512 0.010 130.366 0.010
202603 0.012 132.262 0.012

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 0.16 mean?
Southern Energy (LSE:SOUC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.16 as of Jul. 24, 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 Southern Energy and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Energy ranks #86 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Southern Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.16 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 2.62. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. Southern Energy's value of 0.16 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Energy ranks #86 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Southern Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Southern Energy ranks #86 out of 707 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Southern Energy in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. Southern Energy's value of 0.16 is 84.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Southern Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.04, based on 707 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. Southern Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.16 is 84.6% 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 Southern Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Energy (LSE:SOUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.04 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 84.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.04. 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 Southern Energy (LSE:SOUC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 24, 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.

Southern Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 333 - 7th Avenue SouthWest, Suite 2400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 2Z1
Southern Energy Corp is a petroleum and natural gas exploration and production company. It has a primary focus on acquiring and developing conventional natural gas and light oil resources in the Southeast Gulf States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and East Texas. The company has single operating segment.