Zhihu (ZH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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ZH Zhihu Inc ZH
57 GF Score
Price $3.08
GF Value $3.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zhihu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Zhihu does not have a history long enough to calculate Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share. Therefore GuruFocus does not calculate Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for this company.

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Zhihu  (NYSE:ZH) 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.


Zhihu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Zhihu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhihu'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.

Zhihu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

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ZH vs ANGI, ZIP, SSTK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Zhihu'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.


Zhihu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


ZH
57GF Score
Zhihu Inc ZH
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Zhihu 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.

Zhihu does not have a history long enough to calculate Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share. Therefore GuruFocus does not calculate Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for this company.

Is Zhihu (ZH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.08 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.64. GuruFocus considers Zhihu to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio:
  • GF Value™: $3.64 vs. price of $3.08 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Zhihu Business Description

Other Exchanges 02390:Hong Kong5BU0:Germany
Address 18 Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100083
Zhihu Inc is engaged in the operation of one online content community which monetizes through paid membership services, marketing services and other services in the People's Republic of China. It is an online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Its community supports discussions ranging from everyday consumer decisions, such as purchasing products or planning travel, to more specialized areas on professional knowledge, technological developments including artificial intelligence and academic topics. It operates in single segment and its revenues are derived from within the PRC.
57GF Score

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$3.08
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$3.64
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