HFBA (HFB Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.82 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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What is HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HFB Financial HFBA 54 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.82 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates HFBA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, HFB Financial ranks better than 61.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), HFB Financial's current share price is $38.00. HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $13.46. HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.82.

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

HFBA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.22   Max: 6.23
Current: 2.83

During the past 13 years, HFB Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.23. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.22.

HFBA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
61.59% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.4 vs HFBA: 2.83

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.

HFB Financial's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $20.748. 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 $13.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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HFB Financial  (OTCPK:HFBA) 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.


HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HFB Financial'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.

HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HFB Financial Annual Data
Trend Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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HFB Financial Semi-Annual Data
Jun96 Jun97 Jun98 Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 6.04 4.14 3.00 2.69 2.41

HFBA vs HCBC, TMAK, MBBC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, HFB Financial'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.


HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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HFB Financial 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.

HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=38.00/13.46
=2.82

* 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.

HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, HFB Financial's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=20.748/324.0540*324.0540
=20.748

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

HFB Financial Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
200006 0.598 172.400 1.124
200106 0.875 178.000 1.593
200206 1.129 179.900 2.034
201912 13.698 256.974 17.274
202012 14.762 260.474 18.365
202112 16.247 278.802 18.884
202212 17.325 296.797 18.916
202312 16.985 306.746 17.943
202412 17.245 315.605 17.707
202512 20.748 324.054 20.748

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 2.82 mean?
HFB Financial (HFBA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.82 as of Aug. 02, 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 HFB Financial and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #499 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HFB Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.82 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 6.23. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40. HFB Financial's value of 2.82 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #499 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HFB Financial has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HCBC and TMAK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #499 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts HFB Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40. HFB Financial's value of 2.82 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, HFB Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 6.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 3.40, HFB Financial 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 3.40, based on 1,299 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. HFB Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.82 is 17.1% 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 HFB Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HFB Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.82, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HFB Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFB Financial (HFBA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.39, compared to a current price of $38.00 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.82, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 17.1% below the Banks industry median of 3.40. HFB Financial's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 HFB Financial (HFBA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.82 as of Aug. 02, 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 HFB Financial (HFBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFB Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.00 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.39. GuruFocus considers HFB Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HFBA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.82 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22)
  • GF Value™: $36.39 vs. price of $38.00 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.1% below the Banks median (#499 of 1299)

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


HFB Financial Business Description

Address 1602 Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY, USA, 40965-1225
HFB Financial Corp is a United States-based company providing a full range of banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers, mainly in Bell County, Kentucky, and surrounding areas in Tennessee and Virginia. It offers checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, health savings, and individual retirement accounts, along with overdraft and card services. The Company also provides loans, online banking, investment, and insurance-related services.
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