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The Standard GroupNAI:SGL 42 PS Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Media - Diversified companies, The Standard Group ranks better than 79.24% 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, The Standard Group's share price is KES6.18.
The Standard Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES16.10. Hence, The Standard Group's PS Ratio for today is 0.38.
Warning Sign:
The Standard Group PLC stock PS Ratio (=0.28) is close to 3-year high of 0.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Standard Group's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SGL'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, The Standard Group's highest PS Ratio was 0.64. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.32.
NAI:SGL's PS Ratio is ranked better than 79.24% of 1002
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs NAI:SGL: 0.39
The Standard Group PLC 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 The Standard Group was -59.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -16.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Standard Group's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. The lowest was -16.20% per year. And the median was -5.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group PS Ratio Related Terms
The Standard Group PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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 Publishing subindustry, The Standard 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.
The Standard Group PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard 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.
The Standard Group's Share Price of today is KES6.18.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Standard Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES16.10.
* 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:
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a PS Ratio of 0.38 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, The Standard Group's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #208 out of 1002 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is The Standard Group's PS Ratio too high?
The Standard Group's current PS Ratio of 0.38 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.64. The Media - Diversified industry median PS Ratio is 1.10. The Standard Group's value of 0.38 is 65.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #208 out of 1002 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #208 out of 1002 companies for PS Ratio. This places The Standard Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.10. The Standard Group's value of 0.38 is 65.5% below this benchmark. Historically, The Standard Group's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.10, The Standard Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.10, based on 1,002 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. The Standard Group's current PS Ratio of 0.38 is 65.5% 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current PS Ratio is 0.38, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.41, compared to a current price of KES6.18 — trading 81.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.38, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 65.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.10. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current PS Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 17, 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES6.18 is trading 81.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.41.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
PS Ratio: 0.38 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: KES3.41 vs. price of KES6.18 (81.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#208 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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