Sohu.com (STU:XOU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.45 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:XOU Sohu.com Ltd STU:XOU
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Price €11.80
GF Value €13.58
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What is Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sohu.com STU:XOU +0.85% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates STU:XOU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.58. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Interactive Media companies, Sohu.com ranks better than 78.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Sohu.com's current share price is €11.80. Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €26.26. Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:XOU' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.43   Max: 2.1
Current: 0.46

During the past years, Sohu.com's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.10. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.43.

STU:XOU's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.26% of 345 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs STU:XOU: 0.46

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.

Sohu.com's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.580. 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 €26.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sohu.com  (STU:XOU) 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.


Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sohu.com'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.

Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sohu.com 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 0.41 0.38 0.29 0.45 0.52

Sohu.com Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.40 0.49 0.50 0.51 0.42

STU:XOU vs GRVY, GDEV, FIRY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Sohu.com'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.


Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Sohu.com 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.

Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=11.80/26.26
=0.45

* 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.

Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Sohu.com's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.58/116.0564*116.0564
=4.580

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Sohu.com Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 9.500 102.400 10.767
201612 9.857 102.600 11.150
201703 9.044 103.200 10.171
201706 10.786 103.100 12.141
201709 0.000 104.100 0.000
201712 11.130 104.500 12.361
201803 9.516 105.300 10.488
201806 10.479 104.900 11.593
201809 9.809 106.600 10.679
201812 10.371 106.500 11.302
201903 9.231 107.700 9.947
201906 10.483 107.700 11.296
201909 3.838 109.800 4.057
201912 4.341 111.200 4.531
202003 4.133 112.300 4.271
202006 3.699 110.400 3.889
202009 3.441 111.700 3.575
202012 5.376 111.500 5.596
202103 4.667 112.662 4.808
202106 4.295 111.769 4.460
202109 4.627 112.215 4.785
202112 4.288 113.108 4.400
202203 4.685 114.335 4.756
202206 5.292 114.558 5.361
202209 5.349 115.339 5.382
202212 4.615 115.116 4.653
202303 4.423 115.116 4.459
202306 4.099 114.558 4.153
202309 3.910 115.339 3.934
202312 3.860 114.781 3.903
202403 3.888 115.227 3.916
202406 4.927 114.781 4.982
202409 4.361 115.785 4.371
202412 4.100 114.893 4.142
202503 4.295 115.116 4.330
202506 3.865 114.907 3.904
202509 5.608 115.471 5.636
202512 4.585 115.832 4.594
202603 4.634 116.303 4.624
202606 4.580 116.056 4.580

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 0.45 mean?
Sohu.com (STU:XOU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45 as of Sep. 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 Sohu.com and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #75 out of 345 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sohu.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.10. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Sohu.com's value of 0.45 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #75 out of 345 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sohu.com has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GRVY and GDEV?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #75 out of 345 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sohu.com in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Sohu.com's value of 0.45 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sohu.com's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Sohu.com 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.28, based on 345 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. Sohu.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45 is 64.8% 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 Sohu.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sohu.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sohu.com stock overvalued right now?
Sohu.com (STU:XOU) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.58, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 64.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.28. Sohu.com's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Sohu.com (STU:XOU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 as of Sep. 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 Sohu.com (STU:XOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohu.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.58.

Key valuation signals for STU:XOU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.45 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: €13.58 vs. price of €11.80 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% below the Interactive Media median (#75 of 345)

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


Sohu.com Business Description

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Address No. 2 Kexueyuan South Road, Level 18, Block 3, SOHU.com Media Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100190
Sohu.com Ltd provides online media, games, and search products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. The company operates in Sohu and Changyou segments. Sohu is an online media content and services provider. Through its social features, Sohu also enables users to generate and distribute content, as well as interact with each other on a platform. Changyou is an online game developer and operator. It generates maximum revenue from the Changyou segment.
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