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Air ChinaSHSE:601111 -0.51%59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601111 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 61.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601111'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.61
Current: 0.65
During the past years, Air China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.90.
SHSE:601111's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 61.26% of 764
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.915
vs SHSE:601111: 0.65
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.
Air China's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.598. 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 ¥9.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Air China (SHSE:601111) 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.
Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China'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.
SHSE:601111 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Air China'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.
Air China Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Air China 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.
Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.65 mean?
Air China (SHSE:601111) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 as of Aug. 15, 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 Air China and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #296 out of 764 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.61. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92. Air China's value of 0.65 is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #296 out of 764 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #296 out of 764 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Air China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92. Air China's value of 0.65 is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Air China's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.92, Air China 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.92, based on 764 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. Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 29% 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 Air China and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (SHSE:601111) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.89, compared to a current price of ¥5.91 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 29% below the Transportation industry median of 0.92. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Air China (SHSE:601111), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Aug. 15, 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 Air China (SHSE:601111) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.91 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.89.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601111:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: ¥8.89 vs. price of ¥5.91 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Transportation median (#296 of 764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601111 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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