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South Ocean HoldingsJSE:SOH +25.00%51 PS Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,020 Industrial Products companies, South Ocean Holdings ranks better than 99.04% 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, South Ocean Holdings's share price is R1.00.
South Ocean Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R12.31. Hence, South Ocean Holdings's PS Ratio for today is 0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Ocean Holdings's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SOH'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, South Ocean Holdings's highest PS Ratio was 0.23. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
JSE:SOH's PS Ratio is ranked better than 99.04% of 3020
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs JSE:SOH: 0.08
South Ocean Holdings Ltd revenue per share is in decline over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of South Ocean Holdings was -2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, South Ocean Holdings's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year. The lowest was -89.70% per year. And the median was 3.50% per year.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) 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.
South Ocean Holdings PS Ratio Related Terms
South Ocean Holdings PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Ocean Holdings'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings's Share Price of today is R1.00.
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 R12.31.
* 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:
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a PS Ratio of 0.08 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, South Ocean Holdings' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #29 out of 3020 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is South Ocean Holdings' PS Ratio too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current PS Ratio of 0.08 is near median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.23. The Industrial Products industry median PS Ratio is 2.06. South Ocean Holdings' value of 0.08 is 96.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #29 out of 3020 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 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' PS Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #29 out of 3020 companies for PS Ratio. This places South Ocean Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.06. South Ocean Holdings' value of 0.08 is 96.1% below this benchmark. Historically, South Ocean Holdings' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 2.06, South Ocean Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.06, based on 3,020 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. South Ocean Holdings's current PS Ratio of 0.08 is 96.1% 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 South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current PS Ratio is 0.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.08. 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 R1.00 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 96.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.06. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 9 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current PS Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 18, 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 R1.00 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55.
GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:
PS Ratio: 0.08 (near median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R1.00 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.1% below the Industrial Products median (#29 of 3020)
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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