Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.34 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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SHSE:601900 Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd SHSE:601900
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Price ¥11.84
GF Value ¥13.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Southern Publishing and Media Co SHSE:601900 -1.33% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601900 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Media - Diversified companies, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks worse than 62.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Southern Publishing and Media Co's current share price is ¥11.84. Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.82. Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.34.

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

SHSE:601900' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 1.63   Max: 2.13
Current: 1.34

During the past years, Southern Publishing and Media Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.13. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 1.63.

SHSE:601900's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
62.89% of 733 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs SHSE:601900: 1.34

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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.230. 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 ¥8.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Southern Publishing and Media Co  (SHSE:601900) 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Publishing and Media 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Southern Publishing and Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.58 1.77 1.53

Southern Publishing and Media 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 1.85 1.81 1.52 1.53 1.47

SHSE:601900 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Southern Publishing and Media 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Southern Publishing and Media 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=11.84/8.82
=1.34

* 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Southern Publishing and Media 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)
=2.23/116.3033*116.3033
=2.230

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Southern Publishing and Media Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.092 101.400 1.252
201609 2.014 102.400 2.287
201612 1.316 102.600 1.492
201703 1.473 103.200 1.660
201706 1.164 103.100 1.313
201709 1.992 104.100 2.226
201712 1.580 104.500 1.758
201803 1.447 105.300 1.598
201806 1.144 104.900 1.268
201809 1.899 106.600 2.072
201812 1.750 106.500 1.911
201903 1.660 107.700 1.793
201906 1.277 107.700 1.379
201909 2.350 109.800 2.489
201912 2.000 111.200 2.092
202003 1.648 112.300 1.707
202006 1.178 110.400 1.241
202009 2.532 111.700 2.636
202012 2.374 111.500 2.476
202103 1.939 112.662 2.002
202106 1.706 111.769 1.775
202109 3.082 112.215 3.194
202112 2.708 113.108 2.785
202203 2.279 114.335 2.318
202206 2.090 114.558 2.122
202209 2.704 115.339 2.727
202212 3.174 115.116 3.207
202303 2.474 115.116 2.500
202306 2.161 114.558 2.194
202309 2.647 115.339 2.669
202312 3.373 114.781 3.418
202403 2.331 115.227 2.353
202406 2.242 114.781 2.272
202409 2.768 115.785 2.780
202412 3.079 114.893 3.117
202503 2.376 115.116 2.401
202506 2.115 114.907 2.141
202509 2.597 115.471 2.616
202512 2.681 115.832 2.692
202603 2.230 116.303 2.230

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 1.34 mean?
Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.34 as of Aug. 19, 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #461 out of 733 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.34 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 2.13. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 1.34 is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #461 out of 733 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Publishing and Media Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #461 out of 733 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Southern Publishing and Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 1.34 is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Publishing and Media Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Southern Publishing and Media 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 0.78, based on 733 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. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.34 is 71.8% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co 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. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.59, compared to a current price of ¥11.84 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 71.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. Southern Publishing and Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 19, 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥11.84 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.59. GuruFocus considers Southern Publishing and Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601900:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.34 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63)
  • GF Value™: ¥13.59 vs. price of ¥11.84 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#461 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Business Description

Address Huanshi East Road, 11th Floor, No. 472, Yuexiu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510075
Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd is a publishing company. The company operates as editors, publisher, distributor, wholesaler and retailer books, newspapers, audio-visual products, electronic publications, online books, framework media and other media products, newspapers and periodicals, packaging and decoration printing, printing materials sales, publications import and export.
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