HINKF (Heineken NV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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Price $92.53
GF Value $88.07
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What is Heineken NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Heineken NV HINKF +7.26% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates HINKF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 172 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Heineken NV ranks better than 50% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Heineken NV's current share price is $92.53. Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $56.12. Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.65.

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

HINKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 2.25   Max: 2.89
Current: 1.56

During the past 13 years, Heineken NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.89. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.25.

HINKF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50% of 172 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.58 vs HINKF: 1.56

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.

Heineken NV's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $60.444. 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 $56.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Heineken NV  (OTCPK:HINKF) 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.


Heineken NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Heineken NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heineken NV'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.

Heineken NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Heineken NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.46 1.96 1.98 1.39 1.37

Heineken NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 1.98 0.00 1.39 0.00 1.37

HINKF vs STZ, TAP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Heineken NV'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.


Heineken NV Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Heineken NV 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.

Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=92.53/56.12
=1.65

* 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.

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

For example, Heineken NV'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)
=60.444/135.2700*135.2700
=60.444

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.2700.

Heineken NV Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 38.453 100.710 51.649
201712 44.813 101.970 59.447
201812 44.833 103.970 58.330
201912 46.380 106.800 58.744
202012 41.666 107.850 52.259
202112 43.044 114.010 51.071
202212 52.815 124.940 57.182
202312 58.708 126.450 62.803
202412 55.697 131.630 57.237
202512 60.444 135.270 60.444

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 1.65 mean?
Heineken NV (HINKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 as of Jul. 29, 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 Heineken NV and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 2.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #86 out of 172 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Heineken NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 2.89. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58. Heineken NV's value of 1.65 is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #86 out of 172 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heineken NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heineken NV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #86 out of 172 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Heineken NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58. Heineken NV's value of 1.65 is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Heineken NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 2.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Heineken NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.58, based on 172 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. Heineken NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 4.4% 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 Heineken NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heineken NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heineken NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV (HINKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.07, compared to a current price of $92.53 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 4.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.58. Heineken NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Heineken NV (HINKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 29, 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 Heineken NV (HINKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $92.53 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.07. GuruFocus considers Heineken NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HINKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: $88.07 vs. price of $92.53 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#86 of 172)

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


Heineken NV Business Description

Address Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21, PO Box 28, Amsterdam, NH, NLD, 1017 ZD
Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. It has the leading position in many European markets, including the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, and Italy. Its flagship brand, Heineken, is the world's leading international premium lager by volume and has spawned several brand extensions including Heineken 0.0 and Heineken Silver. Heineken is the world's biggest cider producer. Its portfolio also includes brands in the nonalcoholic, Belgian, and craft beer categories.
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