HI (Hillenbrand) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.84 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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What is Hillenbrand Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hillenbrand HI 54 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates HI with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.58. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-07-25), Hillenbrand's current share price is $31.98. Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $38.11. Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

HI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.42   Max: 2.44
Current: 0.84

During the past years, Hillenbrand's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.44. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.42.

HI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is not ranked
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.75 vs HI: 0.84

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.

Hillenbrand's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.760. 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 $38.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Hillenbrand  (NYSE:HI) 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.


Hillenbrand Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hillenbrand Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hillenbrand'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.

Hillenbrand Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hillenbrand Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.47 1.12 1.22 0.76 0.71

Hillenbrand Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.64 0.53 0.71 0.83

HI vs EPAC, HLIO, PSIX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hillenbrand'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.


Hillenbrand Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hillenbrand 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.

Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=31.98/38.11
=0.84

* 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.

Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Hillenbrand's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=7.76/324.0540*324.0540
=7.760

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Hillenbrand Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 6.066 238.132 8.255
201606 5.806 241.018 7.806
201609 6.719 241.428 9.019
201612 5.555 241.432 7.456
201703 6.138 243.801 8.158
201706 6.196 244.955 8.197
201709 6.953 246.819 9.129
201712 6.197 246.524 8.146
201803 7.144 249.554 9.277
201806 7.024 251.989 9.033
201809 7.476 252.439 9.597
201812 6.461 251.233 8.334
201903 7.328 254.202 9.342
201906 7.044 256.143 8.912
201909 7.711 256.759 9.732
201912 8.288 256.974 10.451
202003 8.640 258.115 10.847
202006 8.089 257.797 10.168
202009 9.225 260.280 11.485
202012 9.172 260.474 11.411
202103 9.479 264.877 11.597
202106 9.122 271.696 10.880
202109 1.779 274.310 2.102
202112 7.699 278.802 8.949
202203 7.676 287.504 8.652
202206 8.053 296.311 8.807
202209 8.652 296.808 9.446
202212 9.394 296.797 10.257
202303 9.856 301.836 10.581
202306 10.193 305.109 10.826
202309 10.835 307.789 11.408
202312 10.969 306.746 11.588
202403 11.107 312.332 11.524
202406 11.157 314.175 11.508
202409 11.898 315.301 12.228
202412 10.013 315.605 10.281
202503 10.126 319.799 10.261
202506 8.459 322.561 8.498
202509 9.172 324.800 9.151
202512 7.760 324.054 7.760

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 0.84 mean?
Hillenbrand (HI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.84 as of Jul. 25, 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 Hillenbrand and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.44.
Is Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hillenbrand's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.84 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.44. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Hillenbrand's value of 0.84 is 52% below this industry median. Overall, Hillenbrand has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EPAC and HLIO?
Hillenbrand's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.84 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75. Hillenbrand's value of 0.84 is 52% below this benchmark. Historically, Hillenbrand's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Hillenbrand 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.75, based on 2,299 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. Hillenbrand's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.84 is 52% 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 Hillenbrand and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillenbrand's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.84, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillenbrand stock overvalued right now?
Hillenbrand (HI) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.58, compared to a current price of $31.98 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.84, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 52% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.75. Hillenbrand's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Hillenbrand (HI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 25, 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 Hillenbrand (HI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillenbrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.98 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.58.

Key valuation signals for HI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.84 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.42)
  • GF Value™: $29.58 vs. price of $31.98 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% below the Industrial Products median

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


Hillenbrand Business Description

Address One Batesville Boulevard, Batesville, IN, USA, 47006
Hillenbrand Inc is a industrial company that provides engineered processing equipment and solutions to customers around the world. The company operates through two segments. The Advanced Process Solutions segment designs, develops, manufactures, and services engineered industrial equipment and also provider of engineered process and material handling equipment, systems, and aftermarket parts and services for a variety of industries, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Molding Technology Solutions has a comprehensive product portfolio that includes injection molding and extrusion equipment, It earns it revenue from Advanced Process Solutions, and Geographically from America, following by Asia and EMEA.
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