HP (BSP:HPQB34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.55 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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What is HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HP BSP:HPQB34 -3.01% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates BSP:HPQB34 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$169.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,978 Hardware companies, HP ranks better than 73.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), HP's current share price is R$150.29. HP's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$274.88. HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.55.

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

BSP:HPQB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.5   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.53

During the past years, HP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.50.

BSP:HPQB34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
73.71% of 1978 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs BSP:HPQB34: 0.53

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.

HP's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$78.409. 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$274.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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HP  (BSP:HPQB34) 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.


HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HP'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.

HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HP 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 0.67 0.59 0.57 0.72 0.53

HP 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 0.50 0.48 0.53 0.37 0.38

BSP:HPQB34 vs P, SMCI, IONQ: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, HP'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.


HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HP 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.

HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=150.29/274.88
=0.55

* 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.

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

For example, HP'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)
=78.409/333.0200*333.0200
=78.409

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

HP Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 22.599 240.628 31.276
201610 23.025 241.729 31.721
201701 23.511 242.839 32.242
201704 22.748 244.524 30.981
201707 24.651 244.786 33.537
201710 26.261 246.663 35.455
201801 27.934 247.867 37.531
201804 29.001 250.546 38.547
201807 34.456 252.006 45.533
201810 36.098 252.885 47.537
201901 35.067 251.712 46.394
201904 35.615 255.548 46.412
201907 36.590 256.571 47.493
201910 42.356 257.346 54.811
202001 41.563 257.971 53.655
202004 46.041 256.389 59.802
202007 52.972 259.101 68.084
202010 63.246 260.388 80.888
202101 64.947 261.582 82.684
202104 70.900 267.054 88.413
202107 65.812 273.003 80.280
202110 80.998 276.589 97.524
202201 86.074 281.148 101.955
202204 73.828 289.109 85.041
202207 75.974 296.276 85.396
202210 76.979 298.012 86.022
202301 71.930 299.170 80.069
202304 64.942 303.363 71.291
202307 63.221 305.691 68.873
202310 69.648 307.671 75.386
202401 64.717 308.417 69.880
202404 66.327 313.548 70.446
202407 75.704 314.540 80.152
202410 81.210 315.664 85.675
202501 84.818 317.671 88.916
202504 80.074 320.795 83.125
202507 80.806 323.048 83.300
202510 83.215 0.000
202601 82.594 325.252 84.567
202604 78.409 333.020 78.409

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 0.55 mean?
HP (BSP:HPQB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 as of Aug. 12, 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 HP and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, HP ranks #520 out of 1978 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.87. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. HP's value of 0.55 is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP ranks #520 out of 1978 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to P and SMCI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP ranks #520 out of 1978 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts HP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. HP's value of 0.55 is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, HP's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.39, HP has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.39, based on 1,978 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. HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 is 60.4% below 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 HP and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP (BSP:HPQB34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$169.47, compared to a current price of R$150.29 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 60.4% below the Hardware industry median of 1.39. HP's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 HP (BSP:HPQB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 12, 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 HP (BSP:HPQB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$150.29 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$169.47. GuruFocus considers HP to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:HPQB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.55 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: R$169.47 vs. price of R$150.29 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.4% below the Hardware median (#520 of 1978)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:HPQB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HP Business Description

Address 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.
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