HLAGF (Hapag-Lloyd AG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.10 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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HLAGF Hapag-Lloyd AG HLAGF
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Price $142.29
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What is Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hapag-Lloyd AG HLAGF -7.91% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.10 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates HLAGF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $138.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks worse than 57.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Hapag-Lloyd AG's current share price is $142.29. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $129.12. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.10.

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

HLAGF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.58   Max: 5.11
Current: 1.15

During the past years, Hapag-Lloyd AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.11. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.58.

HLAGF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.4% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs HLAGF: 1.15

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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.625. 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 $129.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hapag-Lloyd AG  (OTCPK:HLAGF) 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.


Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hapag-Lloyd AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 1.26 1.15 1.00 1.05 1.06

Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.


Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Hapag-Lloyd AG 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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=142.29/129.12
=1.10

* 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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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)
=27.625/131.2583*131.2583
=27.625

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Hapag-Lloyd AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 17.504 100.717 22.812
201609 18.129 101.017 23.556
201612 17.807 101.217 23.092
201703 19.089 101.417 24.706
201706 19.570 102.117 25.155
201709 18.956 102.717 24.223
201712 17.904 102.617 22.901
201803 18.373 102.917 23.433
201806 18.685 104.017 23.578
201809 20.279 104.718 25.419
201812 20.262 104.217 25.519
201903 19.687 104.217 24.795
201906 20.408 105.718 25.338
201909 20.322 106.018 25.160
201912 19.756 105.818 24.506
202003 21.014 105.718 26.091
202006 19.326 106.618 23.792
202009 20.111 105.818 24.946
202012 23.601 105.518 29.358
202103 27.543 107.518 33.625
202106 32.115 108.486 38.856
202109 41.790 109.435 50.124
202112 46.762 110.384 55.605
202203 49.970 113.968 57.551
202206 54.077 115.760 61.317
202209 54.862 118.818 60.606
202212 47.190 119.345 51.901
202303 34.221 122.402 36.697
202306 27.222 123.140 29.017
202309 24.886 124.195 26.301
202312 23.535 123.773 24.958
202403 26.339 125.038 27.649
202406 27.821 125.882 29.009
202409 33.190 126.198 34.521
202412 30.085 127.041 31.084
202503 31.065 127.779 31.911
202506 30.399 128.412 31.073
202509 31.147 129.255 31.630
202512 28.526 129.361 28.944
202603 27.625 131.258 27.625

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 1.10 mean?
Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.10 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #438 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.10 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 5.11. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 1.10 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #438 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #438 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hapag-Lloyd AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 1.10 is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hapag-Lloyd AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 5.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 763 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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.10 is 22.2% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.10, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $138.47, compared to a current price of $142.29 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.10, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 22.2% above the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Hapag-Lloyd AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 13 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.10 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $142.29 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $138.47. GuruFocus considers Hapag-Lloyd AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HLAGF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.10 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.58)
  • GF Value™: $138.47 vs. price of $142.29 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% above the Transportation median (#438 of 763)

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


Hapag-Lloyd AG Business Description

Address Ballindamm 25, Hamburg, DEU, 20095
Germany-listed Hapag-Lloyd operates in global trade, shipping, inland services, and terminal assets. Hapag-Lloyd liner shipping, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the fifth-largest shipping capacity globally. Hapag also provides a range of services, including e-business solutions, inland services, and terminal operations.
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