HCBC (High Country Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.87 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 16% Below Median


HCBC High Country Bancorp Inc HCBC
63 GF Score
Price $42.00
GF Value $38.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is High Country Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

High Country Bancorp HCBC 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates HCBC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Banks companies, High Country Bancorp ranks better than 77.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), High Country Bancorp's current share price is $42.00. High Country Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.48. High Country Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.87.

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

HCBC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46   Med: 2.22   Max: 4.62
Current: 1.87

During the past years, High Country Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.62. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.22.

HCBC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.86% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.32 vs HCBC: 1.87

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.

High Country Bancorp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.297. 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 $22.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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High Country Bancorp  (OTCPK:HCBC) 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.


High Country Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


High Country Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High Country 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.

High Country Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

High Country Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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High Country Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.49 1.46 1.50 1.69 1.59

HCBC vs PNBI, SCYT, QNTO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, High Country 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.


High Country Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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High Country 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=42.00/22.48
=1.87

* 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.

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

For example, High Country 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)
=6.297/330.2130*330.2130
=6.297

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

High Country Bancorp Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
200309 0.818 185.200 1.459
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201612 3.500 241.432 4.787
201703 3.376 243.801 4.573
201706 3.642 244.955 4.910
201709 3.638 246.819 4.867
201712 3.754 246.524 5.028
201803 3.608 249.554 4.774
201806 4.277 251.989 5.605
201809 4.273 252.439 5.589
201812 4.174 251.233 5.486
201903 4.429 254.202 5.753
201906 4.131 256.143 5.326
201909 4.772 256.759 6.137
201912 4.904 256.974 6.302
202003 4.871 258.115 6.232
202006 4.676 257.797 5.990
202009 5.109 260.280 6.482
202012 5.621 260.474 7.126
202103 4.987 264.877 6.217
202106 4.754 271.696 5.778
202109 5.581 274.310 6.718
202112 5.011 278.802 5.935
202203 4.794 287.504 5.506
202206 4.637 296.311 5.168
202209 5.109 296.808 5.684
202212 5.291 296.797 5.887
202303 5.148 301.836 5.632
202306 4.740 305.109 5.130
202309 5.039 307.789 5.406
202312 5.044 306.746 5.430
202403 5.076 312.332 5.367
202406 5.255 314.175 5.523
202409 5.576 315.301 5.840
202412 5.719 315.605 5.984
202503 5.853 319.799 6.044
202506 6.208 322.561 6.355
202509 6.209 324.800 6.312
202512 6.440 324.054 6.562
202603 6.297 330.213 6.297

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 1.87 mean?
High Country Bancorp (HCBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.87 as of Jul. 05, 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 High Country Bancorp and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, High Country Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, High Country Bancorp ranks #288 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is High Country Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
High Country Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.87 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 4.62. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32. High Country Bancorp's value of 1.87 is 43.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Country Bancorp ranks #288 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, High Country Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Country Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PNBI and SCYT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, High Country Bancorp ranks #288 out of 1301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places High Country Bancorp in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32. High Country Bancorp's value of 1.87 is 43.7% below this benchmark. Historically, High Country Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 3.32, High Country Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.32, based on 1,301 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. High Country Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.87 is 43.7% 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 High Country Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Country Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Country Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Country Bancorp (HCBC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.72, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 43.7% below the Banks industry median of 3.32. High Country Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 High Country Bancorp (HCBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 05, 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 High Country Bancorp (HCBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Country Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.00 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.72. GuruFocus considers High Country Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HCBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.87 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.22)
  • GF Value™: $38.72 vs. price of $42.00 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.7% below the Banks median (#288 of 1301)

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


High Country Bancorp Business Description

Address 7360 West US Highway 50, P.O. Box 309, Salida, CO, USA, 81201
High Country Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it provides a variety of financial services mainly in Salida, Buena Vista, Canon City, and Longmont, Colorado. The group's primary deposit products include non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, and time deposit accounts. Its primary lending products are real estate mortgages, construction loans, consumer loans, and commercial loans. Additionally, it also offers online banking services. The group serves both individuals and business clients.
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