There's No Escaping CSG Smart Science&Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SZSE:300222) Muted Revenues

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.4x CSG Smart Science&Technology Co.,Ltd. (SZSE:300222) may be sending bullish signals at the moment, given that almost half of all the Electrical companies in China have P/S ratios greater than 2x and even P/S higher than 4x are not unusual. Although, it's not wise to just take the P/S at face value as there may be an explanation why it's limited.

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How CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd Has Been Performing

For example, consider that CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd's financial performance has been poor lately as its revenue has been in decline. One possibility is that the P/S is low because investors think the company won't do enough to avoid underperforming the broader industry in the near future. Those who are bullish on CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd will be hoping that this isn't the case so that they can pick up the stock at a lower valuation.

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Is There Any Revenue Growth Forecasted For CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd?

In order to justify its P/S ratio, CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd would need to produce sluggish growth that's trailing the industry.

In reviewing the last year of financials, we were disheartened to see the company's revenues fell to the tune of 6.4%. However, a few very strong years before that means that it was still able to grow revenue by an impressive 47% in total over the last three years. So we can start by confirming that the company has generally done a very good job of growing revenue over that time, even though it had some hiccups along the way.

Comparing that to the industry, which is predicted to deliver 27% growth in the next 12 months, the company's momentum is weaker, based on recent medium-term annualised revenue results.

With this in consideration, it's easy to understand why CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd's P/S falls short of the mark set by its industry peers. Apparently many shareholders weren't comfortable holding on to something they believe will continue to trail the wider industry.

What Does CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd's P/S Mean For Investors?

We'd say the price-to-sales ratio's power isn't primarily as a valuation instrument but rather to gauge current investor sentiment and future expectations.

In line with expectations, CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd maintains its low P/S on the weakness of its recent three-year growth being lower than the wider industry forecast. At this stage investors feel the potential for an improvement in revenue isn't great enough to justify a higher P/S ratio. If recent medium-term revenue trends continue, it's hard to see the share price experience a reversal of fortunes anytime soon.

You always need to take note of risks, for example - CSG Smart Science&TechnologyLtd has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.

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