Central SecuritiesCET -0.45%49 PS Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Asset Management companies, Central Securities ranks better than 59.5% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Central Securities's share price is $52.70.
Central Securities's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.31. Hence, Central Securities's PS Ratio for today is 5.66.
Warning Sign:
Central Securities Corp stock PS Ratio (=5.6) is close to 3-year high of 5.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Securities's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CET'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 4.65 Max: 14.25
Current: 5.66
During the past 13 years, Central Securities's highest PS Ratio was 14.25. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 4.65.
CET's PS Ratio is ranked better than 59.5% of 1405
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.29
vs CET: 5.66
During the past 13 years, Central Securities's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 115.30% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 8.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Central Securities (AMEX:CET) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Central Securities PS Ratio Related Terms
Central Securities PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Securities's PS Ratio 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 Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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.
Central Securities PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Central Securities's Share Price of today is $52.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Central Securities's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.31.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Central Securities (CET) has a PS Ratio of 5.66 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 4.65. Over the past decade, Central Securities' PS Ratio has ranged from 2.20 to 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #569 out of 1405 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Central Securities' PS Ratio too high?
Central Securities' current PS Ratio of 5.66 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 4.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 14.25. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.29. Central Securities' value of 5.66 is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #569 out of 1405 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' PS Ratio compare to TRIN and ECAT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #569 out of 1405 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Central Securities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.29. Central Securities' value of 5.66 is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Securities' own PS Ratio has ranged from 2.20 to 14.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 7.29, Central Securities 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.29, based on 1,405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Securities's current PS Ratio of 5.66 is 22.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Securities's current PS Ratio is 5.66, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities (CET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.47, compared to a current price of $52.70 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 5.66, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 22.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.29. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Securities (CET), the current PS Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 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 Central Securities (CET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.70 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.47.
GuruFocus considers Central Securities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CET:
PS Ratio: 5.66 (22% above median its 10-year median of 4.65)
GF Value™: $48.47 vs. price of $52.70 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% below the Asset Management median (#569 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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