Hormel Foods (BSP:H1RL34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.05 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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BSP:H1RL34 Hormel Foods Corp BSP:H1RL34
75 GF Score
Price R$128.05
GF Value R$157.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hormel Foods BSP:H1RL34 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates BSP:H1RL34 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R$157.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,448 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks worse than 59.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Hormel Foods's current share price is R$128.05. Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$122.40. Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:H1RL34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.18   Max: 2.92
Current: 1.06

During the past years, Hormel Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.92. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.18.

BSP:H1RL34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
59.81% of 1448 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs BSP:H1RL34: 1.06

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hormel Foods's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$27.162. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$122.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Hormel Foods  (BSP:H1RL34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hormel Foods Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.16 2.17 1.47 1.35 0.93

Hormel Foods Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.30 1.22 0.93 1.06 0.91

BSP:H1RL34 vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=128.05/122.40
=1.05

* 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.

Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hormel Foods's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=27.162/333.0200*333.0200
=27.162

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Hormel Foods Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 13.921 240.628 19.266
201610 15.467 241.729 21.308
201701 13.469 242.839 18.471
201704 12.723 244.524 17.328
201707 13.107 244.786 17.831
201710 14.792 246.663 19.971
201801 13.776 247.867 18.509
201804 14.636 250.546 19.454
201807 16.582 252.006 21.913
201810 17.410 252.885 22.927
201901 16.116 251.712 21.322
201904 16.727 255.548 21.798
201907 15.920 256.571 20.664
201910 18.780 257.346 24.302
202001 18.168 257.971 23.453
202004 23.575 256.389 30.621
202007 22.953 259.101 29.501
202010 24.841 260.388 31.770
202101 24.130 261.582 30.720
202104 26.510 267.054 33.058
202107 26.967 273.003 32.895
202110 34.983 276.589 42.120
202201 30.725 281.148 36.394
202204 26.768 289.109 30.834
202207 29.608 296.276 33.280
202210 31.347 298.012 35.029
202301 28.154 299.170 31.340
202304 27.235 303.363 29.898
202307 25.928 305.691 28.246
202310 29.492 307.671 31.922
202401 26.901 308.417 29.047
202404 26.996 313.548 28.673
202407 29.254 314.540 30.973
202410 32.142 315.664 33.909
202501 32.673 317.671 34.252
202504 30.485 320.795 31.647
202507 30.472 323.048 31.413
202510 31.135 0.000
202601 29.309 325.252 30.009
202604 27.162 333.020 27.162

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 mean?
Hormel Foods (BSP:H1RL34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #866 out of 1448 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Hormel Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hormel Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Hormel Foods' value of 1.05 is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #866 out of 1448 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #866 out of 1448 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hormel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Hormel Foods' value of 1.05 is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hormel Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 0.76, Hormel Foods 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.76, based on 1,448 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 is 38.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hormel Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods (BSP:H1RL34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$157.74, compared to a current price of R$128.05 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 38.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.76. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (BSP:H1RL34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 09, 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 Hormel Foods (BSP:H1RL34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$128.05 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$157.74. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:H1RL34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.05 (52% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: R$157.74 vs. price of R$128.05 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#866 of 1448)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:H1RL34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hormel Foods Business Description

Address 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN, USA, 55912-3680
Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (5.9%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.
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