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Datang International Power Generation CoSHSE:601991 -3.99%59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601991 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks better than 62.59% on this metric.
SHSE:601991's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 62.59% of 270
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs SHSE:601991: 0.99
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.
Datang International Power Generation Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1.368. 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 ¥5.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
SHSE:601991 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Datang International Power Generation 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 0.99 mean?
Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 as of Sep. 13, 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #101 out of 270 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.48. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 0.99 is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #101 out of 270 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #101 out of 270 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Datang International Power Generation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 0.99 is 38.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Datang International Power Generation Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Datang International Power Generation 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.62, based on 270 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 is 38.9% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.65, compared to a current price of ¥5.78 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 38.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.62. Datang International Power Generation Co'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 Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99 as of Sep. 13, 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.78 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.65.
GuruFocus considers Datang International Power Generation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601991:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.99 (87% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: ¥3.65 vs. price of ¥5.78 (58.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#101 of 270)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601991 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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