HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.81 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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FRA:2BH HCA Healthcare Inc FRA:2BH
93 GF Score
Price €363.90
GF Value €407.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HCA Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HCA Healthcare FRA:2BH +6.84% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:2BH with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €407.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks worse than 62.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), HCA Healthcare's current share price is €363.90. HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €201.44. HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.81.

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

FRA:2BH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.53   Max: 2.55
Current: 1.78

During the past years, HCA Healthcare's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.53.

FRA:2BH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
62.01% of 358 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.13 vs FRA:2BH: 1.78

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.

HCA Healthcare's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €78.804. 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 €201.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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HCA Healthcare  (FRA:2BH) 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.


HCA Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HCA Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare'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.

HCA Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HCA Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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HCA Healthcare Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:2BH vs THC, DVA, EHC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.


HCA Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HCA Healthcare 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.

HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=363.90/201.44
=1.81

* 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.

HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=78.804/333.9520*333.9520
=78.804

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

HCA Healthcare Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 23.488 241.428 32.489
201612 26.224 241.432 36.273
201703 26.140 243.801 35.806
201706 25.450 244.955 34.696
201709 24.265 246.819 32.831
201712 26.852 246.524 36.375
201803 25.751 249.554 34.460
201806 27.796 251.989 36.837
201809 27.750 252.439 36.711
201812 30.577 251.233 40.645
201903 31.622 254.202 41.543
201906 32.014 256.143 41.739
201909 33.170 256.759 43.142
201912 35.098 256.974 45.612
202003 33.825 258.115 43.763
202006 28.772 257.797 37.271
202009 32.914 260.280 42.230
202012 34.017 260.474 43.613
202103 34.197 264.877 43.115
202106 36.021 271.696 44.275
202109 40.072 274.310 48.785
202112 42.287 278.802 50.652
202203 44.148 287.504 51.280
202206 47.354 296.311 53.369
202209 52.167 296.808 58.695
202212 51.230 296.797 57.643
202303 51.829 301.836 57.344
202306 52.623 305.109 57.598
202309 55.157 307.789 59.846
202312 58.521 306.746 63.711
202403 59.518 312.332 63.638
202406 61.537 314.175 65.411
202409 60.619 315.301 64.205
202412 68.409 315.605 72.386
202503 67.940 319.799 70.947
202506 66.680 322.561 69.035
202509 69.121 324.800 71.069
202512 72.263 324.054 74.470
202603 72.928 330.213 73.754
202606 78.804 333.952 78.804

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 1.81 mean?
HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.81 as of Jul. 30, 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #222 out of 358 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.81 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.55. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13. HCA Healthcare's value of 1.81 is 60.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #222 out of 358 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #222 out of 358 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places HCA Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13. HCA Healthcare's value of 1.81 is 60.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.13, HCA Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.13, based on 358 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. HCA Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.81 is 60.2% 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €407.05, compared to a current price of €363.90 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 60.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.13. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.81 as of Jul. 30, 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 HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €363.90 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €407.05. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2BH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.81 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
  • GF Value™: €407.05 vs. price of €363.90 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#222 of 358)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2BH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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