PCDAF (Postmedia Network Canada) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.05 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 150% Above Median

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PCDAF Postmedia Network Canada Corp PCDAF
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What is Postmedia Network Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Postmedia Network Canada PCDAF 34 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates PCDAF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Media - Diversified companies, Postmedia Network Canada ranks better than 97.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Postmedia Network Canada's current share price is $1.1307. Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $24.10. Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.05.

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

PCDAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.02   Max: 0.05
Current: 0.04

During the past years, Postmedia Network Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.05. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.

PCDAF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
97.95% of 731 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs PCDAF: 0.04

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.

Postmedia Network Canada's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1.080. 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 $24.10 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Postmedia Network Canada  (OTCPK:PCDAF) 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.


Postmedia Network Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Postmedia Network Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Postmedia Network Canada'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.

Postmedia Network Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

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PCDAF vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Postmedia Network Canada'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.


Postmedia Network Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Postmedia Network Canada 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.

Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.1307/24.10
=0.05

* 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.

Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Postmedia Network Canada's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=1.08/134.0005*134.0005
=1.080

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

Postmedia Network Canada Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 74.635 101.686 98.354
201611 0.946 101.607 1.248
201702 1.438 102.476 1.880
201705 1.490 103.108 1.936
201708 1.500 103.108 1.949
201711 1.579 103.740 2.040
201802 1.336 104.688 1.710
201805 1.419 105.399 1.804
201808 1.298 106.031 1.640
201811 1.384 105.478 1.758
201902 1.177 106.268 1.484
201905 1.245 107.927 1.546
201908 1.201 108.085 1.489
201911 1.262 107.769 1.569
202002 1.077 108.559 1.329
202005 0.858 107.532 1.069
202008 0.848 108.243 1.050
202011 0.907 108.796 1.117
202102 0.847 109.745 1.034
202105 0.935 111.404 1.125
202108 0.860 112.668 1.023
202111 1.002 113.932 1.178
202202 0.875 115.986 1.011
202205 0.965 120.016 1.077
202208 0.917 120.569 1.019
202211 0.934 121.675 1.029
202302 0.841 122.070 0.923
202305 0.833 124.045 0.900
202308 0.761 125.389 0.813
202311 0.772 125.468 0.825
202402 0.730 125.468 0.780
202405 0.745 127.601 0.782
202408 0.689 127.838 0.722
202411 0.797 127.838 0.835
202502 0.783 128.786 0.815
202505 0.795 129.813 0.821
202508 0.741 130.208 0.763
202511 0.804 130.682 0.824
202602 0.813 131.077 0.831
202605 1.080 134.001 1.080

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 0.05 mean?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05 as of Jul. 28, 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 Postmedia Network Canada and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #15 out of 731 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Postmedia Network Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Postmedia Network Canada's value of 0.05 is 93.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #15 out of 731 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Postmedia Network Canada has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Postmedia Network Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #15 out of 731 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Postmedia Network Canada in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Postmedia Network Canada's value of 0.05 is 93.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Postmedia Network Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Postmedia Network Canada 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 731 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. Postmedia Network Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05 is 93.6% 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 Postmedia Network Canada 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. Postmedia Network Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Postmedia Network Canada stock overvalued right now?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.05. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $1.13 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 93.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. Postmedia Network Canada's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.05 as of Jul. 28, 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Postmedia Network Canada stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.13 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.

Key valuation signals for PCDAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.05 (150% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $1.13 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#15 of 731)

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


Postmedia Network Canada Business Description

Other Exchanges PNC.B:CanadaPNC.A:Canada
Address 365 Bloor Street East, Legal Department, 12th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4W 3L4
Postmedia Network Canada Corp is a holding company. It operates through the Newsmedia segment. The company's business consists of news and information gathering and dissemination operations, with products offered in local, regional and metropolitan markets in Canada through multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Postmedia's operations include an extensive distribution network, which also offers distribution services, for advertising flyers and parcels. The combination of these distribution platforms provides audiences with a variety of media through which to access and interact with Postmedia's content. The breadth of the company's reach and the diversity of its content enable advertisers to reach target audiences on a local, regional or national scale.
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