GuangDong GenSho Logistics Co.,LTD's (SHSE:603813) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't

There wouldn't be many who think GuangDong GenSho Logistics Co.,LTD's (SHSE:603813) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 3.7x is worth a mention when the median P/S for the Transportation industry in China is similar at about 3.4x. 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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What Does GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD's Recent Performance Look Like?

For instance, GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD's receding revenue in recent times would have to be some food for thought. One possibility is that the P/S is moderate because investors think the company might still do enough to be in line with the broader industry in the near future. If you like the company, you'd at least be hoping this is the case so that you could potentially pick up some stock while it's not quite in favour.

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How Is GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD's Revenue Growth Trending?

The only time you'd be comfortable seeing a P/S like GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD's is when the company's growth is tracking the industry closely.

In reviewing the last year of financials, we were disheartened to see the company's revenues fell to the tune of 26%. As a result, revenue from three years ago have also fallen 26% overall. So unfortunately, we have to acknowledge that the company has not done a great job of growing revenue over that time.

In contrast to the company, the rest of the industry is expected to grow by 6.0% over the next year, which really puts the company's recent medium-term revenue decline into perspective.

With this information, we find it concerning that GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD is trading at a fairly similar P/S compared to the industry. Apparently many investors in the company are way less bearish than recent times would indicate and aren't willing to let go of their stock right now. Only the boldest would assume these prices are sustainable as a continuation of recent revenue trends is likely to weigh on the share price eventually.

The Final Word

Generally, our preference is to limit the use of the price-to-sales ratio to establishing what the market thinks about the overall health of a company.

Our look at GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD revealed its shrinking revenues over the medium-term haven't impacted the P/S as much as we anticipated, given the industry is set to grow. Even though it matches the industry, we're uncomfortable with the current P/S ratio, as this dismal revenue performance is unlikely to support a more positive sentiment for long. Unless the recent medium-term conditions improve markedly, investors will have a hard time accepting the share price as fair value.

And what about other risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for GuangDong GenSho LogisticsLTD (of which 1 is significant!) you should know about.

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