Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.57 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:HCY Holland Colours FRA:HCY
70 GF Score
Price €76.50
GF Value €93.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Holland Colours Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Holland Colours FRA:HCY +1.32% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks better than 73.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Holland Colours's current share price is €76.50. Holland Colours's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was €134.33. Holland Colours's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.57.

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

FRA:HCY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.97   Max: 2.03
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, Holland Colours's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.03. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.97.

FRA:HCY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
73.24% of 1278 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FRA:HCY: 0.59

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.

Holland Colours's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was €126.752. 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 €134.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Holland Colours  (FRA:HCY) 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.


Holland Colours Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Holland Colours Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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.

Holland Colours Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Holland Colours Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.42 1.00 0.76 0.67 0.66

Holland Colours Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.76 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.66

FRA:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.


Holland Colours Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Holland Colours 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.

Holland Colours's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=76.50/134.33
=0.57

* 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.

Holland Colours's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Holland Colours's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=126.752/136.9100*136.9100
=126.752

Current CPI (Mar26) = 136.9100.

Holland Colours Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201703 90.099 101.440 121.603
201803 97.108 102.470 129.746
201903 105.700 105.370 137.339
202003 118.069 106.850 151.285
202103 111.662 108.870 140.421
202203 128.448 119.460 147.211
202303 129.579 124.720 142.244
202403 120.099 128.580 127.880
202503 130.636 133.330 134.144
202603 126.752 136.910 126.752

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 0.57 mean?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 as of Jul. 19, 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #342 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Holland Colours' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Holland Colours' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.03. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Holland Colours' value of 0.57 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #342 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #342 out of 1278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Holland Colours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Holland Colours' value of 0.57 is 55.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Holland Colours 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,278 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. Holland Colours's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.57 is 55.8% 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holland Colours's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.23, compared to a current price of €76.50 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 55.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Jul. 19, 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.50 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €93.23. GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.57 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: €93.23 vs. price of €76.50 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.8% below the Chemicals median (#342 of 1278)

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


Holland Colours Business Description

Address Halvemaanweg 1, P.O. Box 720, Apeldoorn, GE, NLD, 7323 RW
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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