Illumin Holdings (TSX:ILLM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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TSX:ILLM Illumin Holdings Inc TSX:ILLM
55 GF Score
Price C$0.60
GF Value C$2.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Illumin Holdings TSX:ILLM +3.45% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates TSX:ILLM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Media - Diversified companies, Illumin Holdings ranks better than 79.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Illumin Holdings's current share price is C$0.60. Illumin Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.54. Illumin Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

TSX:ILLM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.91   Max: 6.54
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Illumin Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.54. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.91.

TSX:ILLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
79.92% of 727 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.77 vs TSX:ILLM: 0.25

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.

Illumin Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.680. 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 C$2.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Illumin Holdings  (TSX:ILLM) 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.


Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Illumin Holdings'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.

Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Illumin Holdings 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 2.47 1.02 0.74 0.84 0.42

Illumin Holdings 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 0.92 0.81 0.59 0.42 0.31

TSX:ILLM vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Illumin Holdings'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.


Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


TSX:ILLM
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Illumin Holdings 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.

Illumin Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.60/2.54
=0.24

* 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.

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

For example, Illumin Holdings'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)
=0.68/132.2623*132.2623
=0.680

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Illumin Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.278 102.002 0.360
201609 0.349 101.765 0.454
201612 0.718 101.449 0.936
201703 0.369 102.634 0.476
201706 0.538 103.029 0.691
201709 0.451 103.345 0.577
201712 0.470 103.345 0.602
201803 0.227 105.004 0.286
201806 0.305 105.557 0.382
201809 0.490 105.636 0.614
201812 0.841 105.399 1.055
201903 0.675 106.979 0.835
201906 0.550 107.690 0.675
201909 0.563 107.611 0.692
201912 0.850 107.769 1.043
202003 0.494 107.927 0.605
202006 0.395 108.401 0.482
202009 0.518 108.164 0.633
202012 0.636 108.559 0.775
202103 0.491 110.298 0.589
202106 0.513 111.720 0.607
202109 0.443 112.905 0.519
202112 0.626 113.774 0.728
202203 0.392 117.646 0.441
202206 0.469 120.806 0.513
202209 0.492 120.648 0.539
202212 0.679 120.964 0.742
202303 0.466 122.702 0.502
202306 0.590 124.203 0.628
202309 0.524 125.230 0.553
202312 0.717 125.072 0.758
202403 0.488 126.258 0.511
202406 0.563 127.522 0.584
202409 0.713 127.285 0.741
202412 0.744 127.364 0.773
202503 0.567 129.181 0.581
202506 0.641 129.892 0.653
202509 0.739 130.287 0.750
202512 0.835 130.366 0.847
202603 0.680 132.262 0.680

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 0.24 mean?
Illumin Holdings (TSX:ILLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 as of Aug. 06, 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 Illumin Holdings and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Illumin Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 6.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Illumin Holdings ranks #146 out of 727 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Illumin Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Illumin Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 6.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. Illumin Holdings' value of 0.24 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Illumin Holdings ranks #146 out of 727 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Illumin Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumin Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Illumin Holdings ranks #146 out of 727 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Illumin Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. Illumin Holdings' value of 0.24 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Illumin Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 6.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.77, Illumin Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.77, based on 727 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. Illumin Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.24 is 68.8% 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 Illumin Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illumin Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumin Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumin Holdings (TSX:ILLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.06, compared to a current price of C$0.60 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 68.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.77. Illumin Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Illumin Holdings (TSX:ILLM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 06, 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 Illumin Holdings (TSX:ILLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumin Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.60 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.06. GuruFocus considers Illumin Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ILLM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.24 (74% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: C$2.06 vs. price of C$0.60 (70.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#146 of 727)

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


Illumin Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ILLMF:USAK3S0:Germany
Address 70 University Avenue, Suite 1200, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2M4
Illumin Holdings Inc is a provider of targeted digital media solutions, enabling advertisers to connect intelligently with their audiences across online display, video, connected TV, social, and mobile campaigns. The group's geographic regions are the United States, Canada, Europe, LATAM, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product technologies are Platform, Canvas, Data Intelligence, and Channels.
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