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Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology PS Ratio Related Terms
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology PS Ratio Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology'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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's Share Price of today is ¥43.70. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology'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 ¥13.77.
* 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:
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) has a PS Ratio of 3.17 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Haohua Chemical Science & Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 13.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #1166 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's PS Ratio too high?
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current PS Ratio of 3.17 is near median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 13.50. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.40. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's value of 3.17 is 126.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #1166 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's PS Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #1166 out of 1574 companies for PS Ratio. This places Haohua Chemical Science & Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.40. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's value of 3.17 is 126.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 13.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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 Chemicals company?
The median PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.40, based on 1,574 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. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current PS Ratio of 3.17 is 126.4% 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current PS Ratio is 3.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haohua Chemical Science & Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥34.56, compared to a current price of ¥43.70 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 3.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 126.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.40. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378), the current PS Ratio is 3.17 as of Jul. 25, 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥43.70 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥34.56.
GuruFocus considers Haohua Chemical Science & Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600378:
PS Ratio: 3.17 (near median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: ¥34.56 vs. price of ¥43.70 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.4% above the Chemicals median (#1166 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Business Description
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Corp Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing of chemicals and related products It specializes in catalysts, PSA technology and equipment, research, production and sales of synthetic linalool and industrial gases, chemical engineering design, and engineering contracting.
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