HELFY (HelloFresh SE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.11 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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HELFY HelloFresh SE HELFY
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Price $0.92
GF Value $2.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is HelloFresh SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HelloFresh SE HELFY -8.71% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates HELFY with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 92.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), HelloFresh SE's current share price is $0.922. HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.30. HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.11.

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

HELFY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.28   Max: 0.5
Current: 0.12

During the past years, HelloFresh SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.50. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.28.

HELFY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
92.22% of 257 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.68 vs HELFY: 0.12

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.

HelloFresh SE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.318. 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 $8.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HelloFresh SE  (OTCPK:HELFY) 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.


HelloFresh SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HelloFresh SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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.

HelloFresh SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HelloFresh SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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HelloFresh SE 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 0.28 0.29 0.26 0.21 0.13

HELFY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.


HelloFresh SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HelloFresh SE 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.

HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.922/8.30
=0.11

* 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.

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

For example, HelloFresh SE'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)
=3.318/131.2583*131.2583
=3.318

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

HelloFresh SE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.320 100.717 0.417
201609 0.312 101.017 0.405
201612 0.317 101.217 0.411
201703 0.416 101.417 0.538
201706 0.490 102.117 0.630
201709 0.405 102.717 0.518
201712 0.467 102.617 0.597
201803 0.566 102.917 0.722
201806 0.582 104.017 0.734
201809 0.546 104.718 0.684
201812 0.628 104.217 0.791
201903 0.723 104.217 0.911
201906 0.752 105.718 0.934
201909 0.741 106.018 0.917
201912 0.865 105.818 1.073
202003 1.173 105.718 1.456
202006 1.507 106.618 1.855
202009 1.668 105.818 2.069
202012 1.942 105.518 2.416
202103 2.340 107.518 2.857
202106 2.547 108.486 3.082
202109 2.264 109.435 2.715
202112 2.399 110.384 2.853
202203 3.066 113.968 3.531
202206 2.870 115.760 3.254
202209 2.615 118.818 2.889
202212 2.646 119.345 2.910
202303 3.137 122.402 3.364
202306 2.876 123.140 3.066
202309 2.794 124.195 2.953
202312 2.962 123.773 3.141
202403 3.263 125.038 3.425
202406 3.119 125.882 3.252
202409 3.088 126.198 3.212
202412 2.892 127.041 2.988
202503 3.221 127.779 3.309
202506 2.970 128.412 3.036
202509 2.992 129.255 3.038
202512 2.977 129.361 3.021
202603 3.318 131.258 3.318

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 0.11 mean?
HelloFresh SE (HELFY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 as of Jul. 31, 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #20 out of 257 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.50. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68. HelloFresh SE's value of 0.11 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #20 out of 257 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #20 out of 257 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68. HelloFresh SE's value of 0.11 is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HelloFresh SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.68, HelloFresh SE 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.68, based on 257 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. HelloFresh SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 is 83.8% 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (HELFY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.25, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 83.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.68. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 HelloFresh SE (HELFY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 31, 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 HelloFresh SE (HELFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.25. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HELFY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.11 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: $2.25 vs. price of $0.92 (59% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.8% below the Restaurants median (#20 of 257)

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


HelloFresh SE Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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