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Southwest Gas HoldingsSWX -0.34%65 Median PS Value is $33.35 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 2726% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates SWX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks worse than 96.5% 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE:SWX) 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
92.09
/
33.35
=
2.76
* 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings Median PS Value Related Terms
Southwest Gas Holdings Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southwest Gas 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Southwest Gas 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southwest Gas Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southwest Gas Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.3899.
Southwest Gas Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23.995.
* 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) has a Median PS Value of $33.35 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Southwest Gas Holdings and its competitors. This is 2726% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Southwest Gas Holdings' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.60 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #358 out of 371 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Southwest Gas Holdings' Median PS Value too high?
Southwest Gas Holdings' current Median PS Value of $33.35 is 2726% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.77. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Southwest Gas Holdings' value of $33.35 is 3303.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #358 out of 371 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southwest Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southwest Gas Holdings' Median PS Value compare to NJR and BKH?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #358 out of 371 companies for Median PS Value. This places Southwest Gas Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Southwest Gas Holdings' value of $33.35 is 3303.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Southwest Gas Holdings' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.60 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Southwest Gas Holdings has consistently been above 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Median PS Value among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 371 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. Southwest Gas Holdings's current Median PS Value of $33.35 is 3303.1% above 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 Southwest Gas Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southwest Gas Holdings's current Median PS Value is $33.35, which is 2726% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southwest Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.66, compared to a current price of $92.09 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $33.35, which is 2726% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 3303.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. Southwest Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX), the current Median PS Value is $33.35 as of Aug. 08, 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 Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southwest Gas Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.09 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.66.
GuruFocus considers Southwest Gas Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWX:
Median PS Value: $33.35 (2726% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: $53.66 vs. price of $92.09 (71.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3303.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#358 of 371)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc is a utility company engaged in the purchasing, distributing, and transporting of natural gas in the American Southwest. The company segments its activities into natural gas distribution segment. The Natural gas distribution segment encompasses the company's core natural gas business as distributors in the states of Arizona and Nevada. Its division is responsible for roughly half of Southwest Gas' total revenue through the sale of natural gas to mainly residential and small commercial customers.
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