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Huayu Expressway GroupHKSE:01823 -2.06%39 PS Ratio is 3.18 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01823 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Huayu Expressway Group ranks worse than 83.99% 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, Huayu Expressway Group's share price is HK$1.19.
Huayu Expressway Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.37. Hence, Huayu Expressway Group's PS Ratio for today is 3.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Huayu Expressway Group's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01823'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.48 Max: 5.19
Current: 3.19
During the past 13 years, Huayu Expressway Group's highest PS Ratio was 5.19. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.48.
HKSE:01823's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 83.99% of 1768
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.89
vs HKSE:01823: 3.19
Huayu Expressway Group Ltd revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Huayu Expressway Group was -26.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -30.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -26.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Huayu Expressway Group's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 334.20% per year. The lowest was -45.10% per year. And the median was -3.60% per year.
Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) 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.
* 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.
Huayu Expressway Group PS Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Huayu Expressway Group'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.
Huayu Expressway Group PS Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Huayu Expressway Group's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huayu Expressway Group'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.
Huayu Expressway Group's Share Price of today is HK$1.19.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Huayu Expressway Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.37.
* 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:
Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) has a PS Ratio of 3.18 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Huayu Expressway Group and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Huayu Expressway Group's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 5.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #1485 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Huayu Expressway Group's PS Ratio too high?
Huayu Expressway Group's current PS Ratio of 3.18 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 5.19. The Construction industry median PS Ratio is 0.89. Huayu Expressway Group's value of 3.18 is 257.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #1485 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huayu Expressway Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huayu Expressway Group's PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #1485 out of 1768 companies for PS Ratio. This places Huayu Expressway Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.89. Huayu Expressway Group's value of 3.18 is 257.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Huayu Expressway Group's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 5.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Huayu Expressway Group 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 PS Ratio for a Construction company?
The median PS Ratio among Construction companies is 0.89, based on 1,768 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. Huayu Expressway Group's current PS Ratio of 3.18 is 257.3% 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 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 Huayu Expressway Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huayu Expressway Group's current PS Ratio is 3.18, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huayu Expressway Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.33, compared to a current price of HK$1.19 — trading 260.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 3.18, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 257.3% above the Construction industry median of 0.89. Huayu Expressway Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823), the current PS Ratio is 3.18 as of Sep. 02, 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 Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huayu Expressway Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.19 is trading 260.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Huayu Expressway Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01823:
PS Ratio: 3.18 (115% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: HK$0.33 vs. price of HK$1.19 (260.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.3% above the Construction median (#1485 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huayu Expressway Group Ltd is principally engaged in the construction, operation and management of the Qing Ping Expressway in the PRC. It also engages in the trading business of liquor and spirits in collaboration with the Kweichow Moutai Group and is the sole distributor of the Huamaojiu (liquor brand), as well as engages in winemaking and its other related businesses. It has two reportable segments Qing Ping Expressway, construction, operation and management of the Qing Ping Expressway; and Liquor and spirits, mainly distribution of Huamaojiu. The majority of the revenue comes from the Liquor and spirits segment. The company has presence in a single geographical region, which is Mainland China.
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