China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — Near Median

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ROCO:8923 China Times Co Ltd ROCO:8923
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Price NT$18.70
GF Value NT$18.50
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What is China Times Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

China Times Co ROCO:8923 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8923 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Media - Diversified companies, China Times Co ranks worse than 58.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), China Times Co's current share price is NT$18.70. China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$17.26. China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

ROCO:8923' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.15   Max: 1.43
Current: 1.08

During the past years, China Times Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.15.

ROCO:8923's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
58.05% of 727 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.77 vs ROCO:8923: 1.08

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.

China Times Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$3.722. 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 NT$17.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Times Co  (ROCO:8923) 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.


China Times Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


China Times Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Times Co'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.

China Times Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

China Times Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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China Times Co 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 1.15 1.14 1.20 1.17 1.13

ROCO:8923 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, China Times Co'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.


China Times Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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China Times Co 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.

China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.70/17.26
=1.08

* 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.

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

For example, China Times Co'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)
=3.722/330.2130*330.2130
=3.722

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

China Times Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.505 241.018 4.802
201609 3.754 241.428 5.135
201612 3.646 241.432 4.987
201703 3.379 243.801 4.577
201706 3.487 244.955 4.701
201709 2.919 246.819 3.905
201712 4.383 246.524 5.871
201803 3.833 249.554 5.072
201806 3.168 251.989 4.151
201809 3.058 252.439 4.000
201812 3.626 251.233 4.766
201903 3.741 254.202 4.860
201906 3.828 256.143 4.935
201909 3.377 256.759 4.343
201912 3.387 256.974 4.352
202003 3.211 258.115 4.108
202006 3.555 257.797 4.554
202009 3.670 260.280 4.656
202012 4.064 260.474 5.152
202103 3.578 264.877 4.461
202106 2.980 271.696 3.622
202109 3.753 274.310 4.518
202112 4.365 278.802 5.170
202203 3.741 287.504 4.297
202206 3.635 296.311 4.051
202209 3.636 296.808 4.045
202212 4.342 296.797 4.831
202303 3.307 301.836 3.618
202306 3.246 305.109 3.513
202309 3.563 307.789 3.823
202312 3.884 306.746 4.181
202403 3.599 312.332 3.805
202406 3.161 314.175 3.322
202409 3.293 315.301 3.449
202412 4.341 315.605 4.542
202503 4.304 319.799 4.444
202506 3.362 322.561 3.442
202509 2.844 324.800 2.891
202512 3.826 324.054 3.899
202603 3.722 330.213 3.722

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 1.08 mean?
China Times Co (ROCO:8923) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 06, 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 China Times Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #422 out of 727 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
China Times Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 is near median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 1.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. China Times Co's value of 1.08 is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #422 out of 727 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Times Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Times Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #422 out of 727 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places China Times Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. China Times Co's value of 1.08 is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Times Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.77, China Times Co has consistently been above 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 0.77, based on 727 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. China Times Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 is 40.3% above 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 China Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Times Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co (ROCO:8923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.50, compared to a current price of NT$18.70 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 40.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.77. China Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 06, 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$18.70 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.50. GuruFocus considers China Times Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8923:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.08 (near median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: NT$18.50 vs. price of NT$18.70 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#422 of 727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Times Co Business Description

Address No. 240, Heping West Road, 1-7 Floor, Section 3, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
China Times Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the publishing and distribution of books and magazines. Its activities mainly include editing, publishing, and wholesale distribution of books and magazines, as well as exhibition services.
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