Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) 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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China PS Ratio Related Terms
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China PS Ratio Chart
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Annual Data
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China'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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China PS Ratio vs Banks Industry
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China PS Ratio Calculation
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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's Share Price of today is €0.7139. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.28.
* 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:
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) has a PS Ratio of 2.53 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China ranks #777 out of 1517 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's PS Ratio too high?
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current PS Ratio of 2.53 is near median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 3.81. The Banks industry median PS Ratio is 2.97. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's value of 2.53 is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China ranks #777 out of 1517 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China ranks #777 out of 1517 companies for PS Ratio. This places Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.97. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's value of 2.53 is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 2.97, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 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 a Banks company?
The median PS Ratio among Banks companies is 2.97, based on 1,517 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. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current PS Ratio of 2.53 is 14.8% 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current PS Ratio is 2.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.68, compared to a current price of €0.71 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 2.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 14.8% below the Banks industry median of 2.97. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK), the current PS Ratio is 2.53 as of Jul. 01, 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.71 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68.
GuruFocus considers Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ICK:
PS Ratio: 2.53 (near median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.71 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Banks median (#777 of 1517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ICK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Business Description
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing. The bank listed its shares in mainland China and Hong Kong in 2006. It is China's largest by asset scale and by share of lending and deposits. Central Huijin Investment (China's sovereign wealth fund manager) and China's Ministry of Finance are ICBC's two largest shareholders, each with a stake of around 35%. ICBC operates over 15,000 outlets. Of these, 413 outlets are in 49 countries and regions overseas. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 49%, 39%, and 11% of total revenue, respectively, and 49%, 33%, and 17% of profit before tax in 2025. Overseas banking and other business contributed 14% of total revenue and 9% of profit before tax in 2025.
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