CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.06 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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SHSE:688472 CSI Solar Co Ltd SHSE:688472
84 GF Score
Price ¥10.28
GF Value ¥9.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is CSI Solar Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

CSI Solar Co SHSE:688472 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688472 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Semiconductors companies, CSI Solar Co ranks better than 74.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), CSI Solar Co's current share price is ¥10.28. CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ¥9.66. CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.06.

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

SHSE:688472' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 1.55   Max: 1.87
Current: 1.06

During the past 13 years, CSI Solar Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.55.

SHSE:688472's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.49% of 729 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.02 vs SHSE:688472: 1.06

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.

CSI Solar Co's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ¥11.097. 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 ¥9.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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CSI Solar Co  (SHSE:688472) 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.


CSI Solar Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


CSI Solar Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSI Solar 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.

CSI Solar Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

CSI Solar Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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CSI Solar Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:688472 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, CSI Solar 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.


CSI Solar Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CSI Solar 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.

CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=10.28/9.66
=1.06

* 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.

CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, CSI Solar Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=11.097/115.8323*115.8323
=11.097

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

CSI Solar Co Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 4.100 100.600 4.721
201612 4.321 102.600 4.878
201812 7.971 106.500 8.669
201912 7.071 111.200 7.366
202012 8.081 111.500 8.395
202112 8.007 113.108 8.200
202212 15.428 115.116 15.524
202312 15.022 114.781 15.160
202412 12.531 114.893 12.634
202512 11.097 115.832 11.097

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 1.06 mean?
CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.06 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 CSI Solar Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #186 out of 729 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
CSI Solar Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.06 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 1.87. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. CSI Solar Co's value of 1.06 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #186 out of 729 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CSI Solar Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSI Solar Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #186 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts CSI Solar Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. CSI Solar Co's value of 1.06 is 64.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CSI Solar Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 3.02, CSI Solar 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.02, based on 729 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. CSI Solar Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.06 is 64.9% 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 CSI Solar Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSI Solar Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSI Solar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.05, compared to a current price of ¥10.28 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 64.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.02. CSI Solar Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 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 CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSI Solar Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.28 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.05. GuruFocus considers CSI Solar Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688472:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.06 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.55)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.05 vs. price of ¥10.28 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.9% below the Semiconductors median (#186 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSI Solar Co Business Description

Address No. 199 Lushan Road, Suzhou High-tech Zone, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215129
CSI Solar is a leading Chinese solar module producer. The company's products are available in over 160 countries and regions. CSI operates a vertically integrated production process, encompassing solar wafers, cells, and module production.
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