Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.47 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
48 GF Score
Price KES2.99
GF Value KES1.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Longhom Publishers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL +9.12% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Media - Diversified companies, Longhom Publishers ranks better than 65.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Longhom Publishers's current share price is KES2.99. Longhom Publishers's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was KES6.38. Longhom Publishers's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.47.

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

NAI:LKL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.54
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, Longhom Publishers's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.54. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.41.

NAI:LKL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
65.98% of 732 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.775 vs NAI:LKL: 0.45

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.

Longhom Publishers's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was KES2.467. 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 KES6.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Longhom Publishers  (NAI:LKL) 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.


Longhom Publishers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Longhom Publishers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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.

Longhom Publishers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Longhom Publishers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Longhom Publishers Semi-Annual Data
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NAI:LKL vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers'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.


Longhom Publishers Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Longhom Publishers 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.

Longhom Publishers's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2.99/6.38
=0.47

* 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.

Longhom Publishers's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Longhom Publishers's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=2.467/322.5610*322.5610
=2.467

Current CPI (Jun25) = 322.5610.

Longhom Publishers Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 9.592 241.018 12.837
201706 5.329 244.955 7.017
201806 6.226 251.989 7.970
201906 5.874 256.143 7.397
202006 3.920 257.797 4.905
202106 4.566 271.696 5.421
202206 5.408 296.311 5.887
202306 3.931 305.109 4.156
202406 5.586 314.175 5.735
202506 2.467 322.561 2.467

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 0.47 mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.47 as of Aug. 27, 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Longhom Publishers' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #249 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Longhom Publishers' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.47 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Longhom Publishers' value of 0.47 is 39.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #249 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #249 out of 732 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Longhom Publishers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Longhom Publishers' value of 0.47 is 39.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Longhom Publishers' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Longhom Publishers 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 732 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. Longhom Publishers's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.47 is 39.4% 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longhom Publishers's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47, which is 15% above 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 Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.77, compared to a current price of KES2.99 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 39.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 27, 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.99 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.77. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.47 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: KES1.77 vs. price of KES2.99 (68.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#249 of 732)

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


Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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