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This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Housewares Retail Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
IHSWF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.56 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.34
During the past 14 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of International Housewares Retail Co was 1.14. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.56.
IHSWF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 91.78% of 645
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs IHSWF: 0.34
International Housewares Retail Co (OTCPK:IHSWF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
International Housewares Retail Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
0.1315
/
0.39
=
0.34
* 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Median PS Value Related Terms
International Housewares Retail Co Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Median PS Value Chart
IHSWF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.942.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. International Housewares Retail Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $0.414.
* 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.
International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) has a Median PS Value of $0.39 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.34 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #53 out of 645 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's Median PS Value too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current Median PS Value of $0.39 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Median PS Value is 0.91. International Housewares Retail Co's value of $0.39 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #53 out of 645 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's Median PS Value compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #53 out of 645 companies for Median PS Value. This places International Housewares Retail Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.91. International Housewares Retail Co's value of $0.39 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.34 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.91, International Housewares Retail 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 Median PS Value for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Median PS Value among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.91, based on 645 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Housewares Retail Co's current Median PS Value of $0.39 is 57.1% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Housewares Retail Co's current Median PS Value is $0.39, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) has a current Median PS Value of $0.39. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.21, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $0.39, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 57.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.91. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF), the current Median PS Value is $0.39 as of Aug. 04, 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 International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21.
Key valuation signals for IHSWF:
Median PS Value: $0.39 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $0.13 (37.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#53 of 645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IHSWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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