Guosheng Shian Technology Co., Ltd.'s (SHSE:603778) Shares Not Telling The Full Story

It's not a stretch to say that Guosheng Shian Technology Co., Ltd.'s (SHSE:603778) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.5x right now seems quite "middle-of-the-road" for companies in the Commercial Services industry in China, where the median P/S ratio is around 2.2x. However, investors might be overlooking a clear opportunity or potential setback if there is no rational basis for the P/S.

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How Has Guosheng Shian Technology Performed Recently?

The revenue growth achieved at Guosheng Shian Technology over the last year would be more than acceptable for most companies. One possibility is that the P/S is moderate because investors think this respectable revenue growth might not be enough to outperform the broader industry in the near future. If that doesn't eventuate, then existing shareholders probably aren't too pessimistic about the future direction of the share price.

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Do Revenue Forecasts Match The P/S Ratio?

In order to justify its P/S ratio, Guosheng Shian Technology would need to produce growth that's similar to the industry.

If we review the last year of revenue growth, the company posted a worthy increase of 11%. Pleasingly, revenue has also lifted 229% in aggregate from three years ago, partly thanks to the last 12 months of growth. So we can start by confirming that the company has done a great job of growing revenues over that time.

Comparing that to the industry, which is only predicted to deliver 29% growth in the next 12 months, the company's momentum is stronger based on recent medium-term annualised revenue results.

With this information, we find it interesting that Guosheng Shian Technology is trading at a fairly similar P/S compared to the industry. It may be that most investors are not convinced the company can maintain its recent growth rates.

The Final Word

While the price-to-sales ratio shouldn't be the defining factor in whether you buy a stock or not, it's quite a capable barometer of revenue expectations.

We didn't quite envision Guosheng Shian Technology's P/S sitting in line with the wider industry, considering the revenue growth over the last three-year is higher than the current industry outlook. There could be some unobserved threats to revenue preventing the P/S ratio from matching this positive performance. It appears some are indeed anticipating revenue instability, because the persistence of these recent medium-term conditions would normally provide a boost to the share price.

You should always think about risks. Case in point, we've spotted 2 warning signs for Guosheng Shian Technology you should be aware of.

If these risks are making you reconsider your opinion on Guosheng Shian Technology, explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there.

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