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Crookes BrothersJSE:CKS 46 Median PS Value is R50.16 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,143 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.
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 Crookes Brothers's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CKS'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.62 Max: 1
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Crookes Brothers was 1.00. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.62.
JSE:CKS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 90.11% of 1143
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs JSE:CKS: 0.40
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) 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.
Crookes Brothers's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
20.05
/
50.16
=
0.40
* 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.
Crookes Brothers Median PS Value Related Terms
Crookes Brothers Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers's Median PS Value 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.
JSE:CKS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.9849.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crookes Brothers's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R50.928.
* 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.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a Median PS Value of R50.16 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. This is 7990% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Crookes Brothers' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.38 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #113 out of 1143 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Crookes Brothers' Median PS Value too high?
Crookes Brothers' current Median PS Value of R50.16 is 7990% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #113 out of 1143 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' Median PS Value compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #113 out of 1143 companies for Median PS Value. This places Crookes Brothers in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.85. Historically, Crookes Brothers' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.38 to 1.00 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Median PS Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.85, based on 1,143 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. 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current Median PS Value is R50.16, which is 7990% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is R50.16, which is 7990% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current Median PS Value is R50.16 as of Aug. 03, 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18.
GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:
Median PS Value: R50.16 (7990% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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