HP (BUE:HPQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.64 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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What is HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HP BUE:HPQ +8.16% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates BUE:HPQ with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS52,099.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,978 Hardware companies, HP ranks better than 70.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), HP's current share price is ARS56675.00. HP's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was ARS88,144.00. HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.64.

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

BUE:HPQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.63

During the past years, HP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.51.

BUE:HPQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
70.07% of 1978 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs BUE:HPQ: 0.63

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 Jul. 2026 was ARS125,906.223. 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 ARS88,144.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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HP  (BUE:HPQ) 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
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 0.48 0.53 0.37 0.38 0.49

BUE:HPQ 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
=56675.00/88144.00
=0.64

* 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 Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=125906.223/333.9180*333.9180
=125,906.223

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 333.9180.

HP Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201610 554.583 241.729 766.086
201701 587.381 242.839 807.684
201704 558.032 244.524 762.039
201707 685.843 244.786 935.574
201710 727.610 246.663 984.996
201801 853.559 247.867 1,149.886
201804 855.365 250.546 1,139.997
201807 1,301.742 252.006 1,724.860
201810 1,980.928 252.885 2,615.685
201901 1,765.669 251.712 2,342.314
201904 1,977.468 255.548 2,583.907
201907 2,056.283 256.571 2,676.179
201910 2,987.454 257.346 3,876.356
202001 2,996.690 257.971 3,878.919
202004 2,790.805 256.389 3,634.711
202007 3,541.356 259.101 4,563.944
202010 4,285.901 260.388 5,496.181
202101 5,087.068 261.582 6,493.809
202104 5,843.933 267.054 7,307.115
202107 6,105.399 273.003 7,467.693
202110 7,218.274 276.589 8,714.416
202201 7,991.019 281.148 9,490.891
202204 8,626.972 289.109 9,964.066
202207 8,873.716 296.276 10,001.126
202210 10,795.426 298.012 12,096.114
202301 12,249.801 299.170 13,672.591
202304 11,435.812 303.363 12,587.637
202307 16,903.260 305.691 18,464.079
202310 24,107.427 307.671 26,163.999
202401 53,190.684 308.417 57,588.676
202404 55,433.695 313.548 59,035.008
202407 62,337.608 314.540 66,178.068
202410 69,986.399 315.664 74,033.524
202501 74,168.989 317.671 77,962.296
202504 80,550.817 320.795 83,845.969
202507 96,385.409 323.048 99,628.609
202510 111,260.662 0.000
202601 111,853.546 325.252 114,833.767
202604 108,332.201 333.020 108,624.323
202607 125,906.223 333.918 125,906.223

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 0.64 mean?
HP (BUE:HPQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.64 as of Sep. 13, 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 25% above median its historical median of 0.51. 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 #592 out of 1978 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.64 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. 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 1.37. HP's value of 0.64 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP ranks #592 out of 1978 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, 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 #592 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 1.37. HP's value of 0.64 is 53.3% 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 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.37, 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 1.37, 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 0.64 is 53.3% 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 1.37 — 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 0.64, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 (BUE:HPQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS52,099.22, compared to a current price of ARS56,675.00 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 53.3% below the Hardware industry median of 1.37. HP's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 (BUE:HPQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64 as of Sep. 13, 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 (BUE:HPQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS56,675.00 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS52,099.22. GuruFocus considers HP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:HPQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.64 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: ARS52,099.22 vs. price of ARS56,675.00 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.3% below the Hardware median (#592 of 1978)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:HPQ 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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