HLKHF (HELLA GmbH KGaA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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HLKHF HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA HLKHF
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Price $94.52
GF Value $105.56
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HELLA GmbH KGaA HLKHF +0.79% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates HLKHF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $105.56. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 58.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), HELLA GmbH KGaA's current share price is $94.52. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $97.60. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

HLKHF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.15   Max: 1.3
Current: 0.98

During the past years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.30. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.15.

HLKHF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
58.65% of 1040 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.755 vs HLKHF: 0.98

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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.993. 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 $97.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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HELLA GmbH KGaA  (OTCPK:HLKHF) 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HELLA GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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HLKHF vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HELLA GmbH KGaA 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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=94.52/97.60
=0.97

* 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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, HELLA GmbH KGaA's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.993/131.3638*131.3638
=20.993

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 15.683 101.017 20.394
201611 16.016 100.517 20.931
201702 15.131 101.217 19.638
201705 17.909 101.817 23.106
201708 17.231 102.617 22.058
201711 19.295 102.117 24.821
201802 18.686 102.317 23.991
201805 20.530 103.917 25.952
201808 18.584 104.517 23.357
201811 18.028 104.217 22.724
201902 16.602 103.817 21.007
201905 18.308 105.418 22.814
201908 15.687 106.018 19.437
201911 17.264 105.318 21.534
202002 15.095 105.618 18.775
202005 9.686 106.018 12.002
202008 14.335 106.018 17.762
202011 18.683 105.018 23.370
202102 16.764 107.018 20.578
202105 18.843 108.170 22.883
202108 15.705 109.118 18.907
202111 16.163 110.173 19.272
202202 16.475 111.754 19.366
202205 15.745 115.760 17.867
202208 16.436 116.709 18.500
202211 18.587 119.872 20.369
202303 19.091 122.402 20.489
202306 19.553 123.140 20.859
202309 18.612 124.195 19.686
202312 19.952 123.773 21.176
202403 19.604 125.038 20.596
202406 19.600 125.882 20.454
202409 19.044 126.198 19.824
202412 19.748 127.041 20.420
202503 19.277 127.779 19.818
202506 20.816 128.412 21.295
202509 19.970 129.255 20.296
202512 20.792 129.361 21.114
202603 19.833 131.258 19.849
202606 20.993 131.364 20.993

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 0.97 mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLKHF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 17, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #610 out of 1040 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 1.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.97 is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #610 out of 1040 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #610 out of 1040 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.97 is 28.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.76, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.76, based on 1,040 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 28.5% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLKHF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97. The stock's GF Value™ is $105.56, compared to a current price of $94.52 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 28.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.76. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLKHF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 17, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLKHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $94.52 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $105.56.

Key valuation signals for HLKHF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: $105.56 vs. price of $94.52 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#610 of 1040)

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


HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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