HBIA (Hills Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.47 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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HBIA Hills Bancorp HBIA
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What is Hills Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hills Bancorp HBIA 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.47 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates HBIA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Hills Bancorp ranks worse than 78.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Hills Bancorp's current share price is $47.09. Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.61. Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.47.

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

HBIA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.18   Med: 5.14   Max: 6.22
Current: 5.2

During the past years, Hills Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.22. The lowest was 4.18. And the median was 5.14.

HBIA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.66% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs HBIA: 5.20

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.

Hills Bancorp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.869. 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 $8.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hills Bancorp  (OTCPK:HBIA) 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.


Hills Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hills Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hills Bancorp'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.

Hills Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hills Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Hills Bancorp Quarterly Data
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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 4.59 4.58 4.80 4.91 4.85

HBIA vs IBCP, SHBI, FISI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hills Bancorp'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.


Hills Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hills Bancorp 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.

Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=47.09/8.61
=5.47

* 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.

Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.869/330.2130*330.2130
=2.869

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hills Bancorp Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.336 241.018 1.830
201609 1.410 241.428 1.929
201612 1.402 241.432 1.918
201703 1.417 243.801 1.919
201706 1.443 244.955 1.945
201709 1.459 246.819 1.952
201712 1.509 246.524 2.021
201803 1.487 249.554 1.968
201806 1.549 251.989 2.030
201809 1.613 252.439 2.110
201812 1.559 251.233 2.049
201903 1.548 254.202 2.011
201906 1.616 256.143 2.083
201909 1.675 256.759 2.154
201912 1.692 256.974 2.174
202003 1.636 258.115 2.093
202006 1.714 257.797 2.195
202009 1.748 260.280 2.218
202012 1.836 260.474 2.328
202103 1.891 264.877 2.357
202106 1.835 271.696 2.230
202109 1.896 274.310 2.282
202112 1.785 278.802 2.114
202203 1.757 287.504 2.018
202206 1.922 296.311 2.142
202209 1.989 296.808 2.213
202212 2.035 296.797 2.264
202303 1.930 301.836 2.111
202306 1.968 305.109 2.130
202309 1.946 307.789 2.088
202312 1.919 306.746 2.066
202403 1.901 312.332 2.010
202406 1.985 314.175 2.086
202409 2.067 315.301 2.165
202412 1.927 315.605 2.016
202503 2.359 319.799 2.436
202506 2.559 322.561 2.620
202509 2.416 324.800 2.456
202512 2.496 324.054 2.543
202603 2.869 330.213 2.869

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 5.47 mean?
Hills Bancorp (HBIA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.47 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hills Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.18 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hills Bancorp ranks #1021 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hills Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.47 is near median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.18 to a high of 6.22. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. Hills Bancorp's value of 5.47 is 59.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hills Bancorp ranks #1021 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hills Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hills Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IBCP and SHBI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hills Bancorp ranks #1021 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hills Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. Hills Bancorp's value of 5.47 is 59.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hills Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.18 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Hills Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.42, based on 1,298 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. Hills Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.47 is 59.9% 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 Hills Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hills Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hills Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hills Bancorp (HBIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.40, compared to a current price of $47.09 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 59.9% above the Banks industry median of 3.42. Hills Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Hills Bancorp (HBIA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.47 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hills Bancorp (HBIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hills Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.09 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.40. GuruFocus considers Hills Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HBIA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.47 (near median its 10-year median of 5.14)
  • GF Value™: $46.40 vs. price of $47.09 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.9% above the Banks median (#1021 of 1298)

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


Hills Bancorp Business Description

Address 131 E. Main Street, PO Box 160, Hills, IA, USA, 52235
Hills Bancorp is a holding company engaged in the business of commercial banking serving individuals, businesses, governmental units, and institutional customers in the United States. It offers services including acceptance of demand, savings, and time deposits, providing commercial, real estate, agricultural, and consumer loans, maintaining night and safe deposit facilities, and performing collection, exchange, and other banking services. Also, it administers estates, personal trusts, and pension plans and provides farm management, investment advisory, and custodial services for individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The company also provides mortgage loans and commercial and financial loans. The company generates key revenue from interest income.
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