Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.12 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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SHSE:688588 Linkage Software Co Ltd SHSE:688588
82 GF Score
Price ¥9.78
GF Value ¥14.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Linkage Software Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Linkage Software Co SHSE:688588 -1.31% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 7.65. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688588 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Software companies, Linkage Software Co ranks worse than 77.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Linkage Software Co's current share price is ¥9.78. Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.91. Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.12.

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

SHSE:688588' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 7.65   Max: 11.38
Current: 5.21

During the past years, Linkage Software Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.38. The lowest was 4.37. And the median was 7.65.

SHSE:688588's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
77.85% of 1603 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs SHSE:688588: 5.21

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.

Linkage Software Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥0.638. 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 ¥1.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Linkage Software Co  (SHSE:688588) 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.


Linkage Software Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Linkage Software Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkage Software 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.

Linkage Software Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Linkage Software 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 0.00 7.83 7.60

Linkage Software 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 7.39 8.02 10.09 7.60 6.08

SHSE:688588 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Linkage Software 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.


Linkage Software Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Linkage Software 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.

Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9.78/1.91
=5.12

* 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.

Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Linkage Software 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)
=0.638/116.3033*116.3033
=0.638

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Linkage Software Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 0.000 100.600 0.000
201606 0.000 101.400 0.000
201612 0.000 102.600 0.000
201703 0.213 103.200 0.240
201706 0.256 103.100 0.289
201709 0.283 104.100 0.316
201712 0.339 104.500 0.377
201803 0.296 105.300 0.327
201806 0.303 104.900 0.336
201809 0.351 106.600 0.383
201812 0.369 106.500 0.403
201903 0.377 107.700 0.407
201906 0.427 107.700 0.461
201909 0.447 109.800 0.473
201912 0.443 111.200 0.463
202003 0.378 112.300 0.391
202006 0.368 110.400 0.388
202009 0.400 111.700 0.416
202012 0.461 111.500 0.481
202103 0.399 112.662 0.412
202106 0.391 111.769 0.407
202109 0.379 112.215 0.393
202112 0.462 113.108 0.475
202203 0.400 114.335 0.407
202206 0.390 114.558 0.396
202209 0.386 115.339 0.389
202212 0.461 115.116 0.466
202303 0.418 115.116 0.422
202306 0.407 114.558 0.413
202309 0.403 115.339 0.406
202312 0.527 114.781 0.534
202403 0.671 115.227 0.677
202406 0.950 114.781 0.963
202409 0.560 115.785 0.563
202412 0.785 114.893 0.795
202503 0.647 115.116 0.654
202506 0.689 114.907 0.697
202509 0.628 115.471 0.633
202512 0.755 115.832 0.758
202603 0.638 116.303 0.638

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 5.12 mean?
Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12 as of Aug. 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 7.65. Over the past decade, Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.37 to 11.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1248 out of 1603 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Linkage Software Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 11.38. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. Linkage Software Co's value of 5.12 is 212.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1248 out of 1603 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linkage Software Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkage Software Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1248 out of 1603 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Linkage Software Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. Linkage Software Co's value of 5.12 is 212.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Linkage Software Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.37 to 11.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.65 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Linkage Software 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.64, based on 1,603 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. Linkage Software Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.12 is 212.2% 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linkage Software Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkage Software Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.95, compared to a current price of ¥9.78 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.65 and 212.2% above the Software industry median of 1.64. Linkage Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.12 as of Aug. 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.78 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.95. GuruFocus considers Linkage Software Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688588:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.12 (33% below median its 10-year median of 7.65)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.95 vs. price of ¥9.78 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 212.2% above the Software median (#1248 of 1603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkage Software Co Business Description

Address No. 96, Qitai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Lingzhi Building, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Linkage Software Co Ltd is a financial software solution provider. The company is committed to the application of emerging technologies in the financial industry, providing customers with a full range of software services such as consulting, design, development, and maintenance. It provides software services in the fields of securities, insurance, banking, trust, and asset management. It uses various technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.
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