Pick N Pay StoresJSE:PIK +1.86%65 Median PS Value is R47.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates JSE:PIK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R24.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pick N Pay Stores ranks better than 85.54% 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 Pick N Pay Stores's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PIK'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Pick N Pay Stores was 1.09. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.62.
JSE:PIK's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 85.54% of 643
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs JSE:PIK: 0.44
Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) 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.
Pick N Pay Stores's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
20.76
/
47.05
=
0.44
* 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.
Pick N Pay Stores Median PS Value Related Terms
Pick N Pay Stores Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pick N Pay Stores'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay Stores'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.
Pick N Pay Stores Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.2871.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pick N Pay Stores's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R163.857.
* 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.
Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) has a Median PS Value of R47.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. This is 7489% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Pick N Pay Stores' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.23 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #93 out of 643 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' Median PS Value too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current Median PS Value of R47.05 is 7489% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.09. Based on the distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #93 out of 643 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' Median PS Value compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #93 out of 643 companies for Median PS Value. This places Pick N Pay Stores in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.90. Historically, Pick N Pay Stores' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.23 to 1.09 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Median PS Value among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.90, based on 643 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 Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pick N Pay Stores's current Median PS Value is R47.05, which is 7489% 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 Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R24.21, compared to a current price of R20.76 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is R47.05, which is 7489% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK), the current Median PS Value is R47.05 as of Jun. 25, 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 Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.76 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R24.21.
GuruFocus considers Pick N Pay Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PIK:
Median PS Value: R47.05 (7489% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: R24.21 vs. price of R20.76 (14.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
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