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Guangzhou Automobile Group CoSHSE:601238 +2.34%57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601238 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Vehicles & Parts companies, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks better than 56.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601238'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 2.4 Max: 9.56
Current: 0.58
During the past years, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.56. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 2.40.
SHSE:601238's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 56.03% of 1037
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs SHSE:601238: 0.58
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.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.849. 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 ¥8.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) 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.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
SHSE:601238 vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Guangzhou Automobile Group 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.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Guangzhou Automobile Group 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.
* 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 0.59 mean?
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.59 as of Aug. 25, 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 9.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks #456 out of 1037 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.59 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 9.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's value of 0.59 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks #456 out of 1037 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks #456 out of 1037 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Guangzhou Automobile Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's value of 0.59 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 9.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,037 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. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.59 is 20.3% 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Automobile Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.88, compared to a current price of ¥5.24 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 20.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.59 as of Aug. 25, 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.24 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.88.
GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Automobile Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601238:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.59 (75% below median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: ¥7.88 vs. price of ¥5.24 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#456 of 1037)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd is a state-controlled producer of passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and auto parts. The company's activities are broadly classified into two segments; The vehicles and related operations segment include the production and sale of a variety of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, automotive parts, and related operations, and the Others segment includes mainly the production and sale of motorcycles, automobile finance, and insurance, other financing services, and investing businesses. The Company's operations are spread across Mainland China and Hong Kong. Its vehicles segment generates a majority of the revenues for the company. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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