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South Ocean HoldingsJSE:SOH 45 Median PS Value is R0.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,638 Industrial Products companies, South Ocean Holdings ranks better than 74.97% 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 South Ocean Holdings's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SOH'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1 Max: 2.37
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of South Ocean Holdings was 2.37. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.00.
JSE:SOH's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 74.97% of 1638
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs JSE:SOH: 0.78
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) 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.
South Ocean Holdings's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
0.76
/
0.98
=
0.78
* 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.
South Ocean Holdings Median PS Value Related Terms
South Ocean Holdings Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Ocean Holdings'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:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.0796.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. South Ocean Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R12.309.
* 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.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a Median PS Value of R0.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, South Ocean Holdings' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.18 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #410 out of 1638 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is South Ocean Holdings' Median PS Value too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current Median PS Value of R0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 2.37. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #410 out of 1638 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' Median PS Value compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #410 out of 1638 companies for Median PS Value. This places South Ocean Holdings in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.13. Historically, South Ocean Holdings' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.18 to 2.37 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Products companies is 1.13, based on 1,638 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 South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current Median PS Value is R0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is R0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current Median PS Value is R0.98 as of Aug. 09, 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55.
GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:
Median PS Value: R0.98 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SOH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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