HOLX (Hologic) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.25 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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What is Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hologic HOLX 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.25 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates HOLX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.05. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-08-03), Hologic's current share price is $76.01. Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $17.88. Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.25.

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

HOLX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05   Med: 4.8   Max: 7.36
Current: 4.25

During the past years, Hologic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.36. The lowest was 3.05. And the median was 4.80.

HOLX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is not ranked
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 2.26 vs HOLX: 4.25

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.

Hologic's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.639. 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 $17.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Hologic  (NAS:HOLX) 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.


Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hologic'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.

Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hologic Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Hologic 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 4.27 3.58 3.72 3.79 4.17

HOLX vs WST, COO, ALGN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Hologic'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.


Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hologic 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=76.01/17.88
=4.25

* 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.

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

For example, Hologic'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)
=4.639/324.0540*324.0540
=4.639

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Hologic Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 2.408 238.132 3.277
201606 2.541 241.018 3.416
201609 2.573 241.428 3.454
201612 2.584 241.432 3.468
201703 2.501 243.801 3.324
201706 2.802 244.955 3.707
201709 2.820 246.819 3.702
201712 2.817 246.524 3.703
201803 2.848 249.554 3.698
201806 2.990 251.989 3.845
201809 2.983 252.439 3.829
201812 3.050 251.233 3.934
201903 3.040 254.202 3.875
201906 3.148 256.143 3.983
201909 3.220 256.759 4.064
201912 3.153 256.974 3.976
202003 2.859 258.115 3.589
202006 3.152 257.797 3.962
202009 5.118 260.280 6.372
202012 6.149 260.474 7.650
202103 5.897 264.877 7.214
202106 4.518 271.696 5.389
202109 5.109 274.310 6.035
202112 5.745 278.802 6.677
202203 5.660 287.504 6.380
202206 3.962 296.311 4.333
202209 3.774 296.808 4.120
202212 4.309 296.797 4.705
202303 4.109 301.836 4.411
202306 3.987 305.109 4.235
202309 3.825 307.789 4.027
202312 4.217 306.746 4.455
202403 4.284 312.332 4.445
202406 4.277 314.175 4.411
202409 4.187 315.301 4.303
202412 4.402 315.605 4.520
202503 4.453 319.799 4.512
202506 4.541 322.561 4.562
202509 4.650 324.800 4.639
202512 4.639 324.054 4.639

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 4.25 mean?
Hologic (HOLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.25 as of Aug. 03, 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 Hologic and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 4.80. Over the past decade, Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.05 to 7.36.
Is Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hologic's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.25 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 4.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 7.36. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. Hologic's value of 4.25 is 88.1% above this industry median. Overall, Hologic has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to WST and COO?
Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.25 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26. Hologic's value of 4.25 is 88.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hologic's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.05 to 7.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Hologic 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.26, based on 522 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. Hologic's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.25 is 88.1% 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 Hologic and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hologic's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.25, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hologic stock overvalued right now?
Hologic (HOLX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.25. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.05, compared to a current price of $76.01 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.25, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 88.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.26. Hologic's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hologic (HOLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.25 as of Aug. 03, 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 Hologic (HOLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hologic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $76.01 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $82.05.

Key valuation signals for HOLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.25 (11% below median its 10-year median of 4.80)
  • GF Value™: $82.05 vs. price of $76.01 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median

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


Hologic Business Description

Address 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
Hologic manufactures proprietary products for the healthcare needs of women. The company operates in four segments: diagnostics (44% of total sales), breast health (38%), surgical (16%), and skeletal health (2%). While the company traditionally focused on breast health, the acquisition of Gen-Probe put greater emphasis on commercial diagnostics. The United States accounts for the largest portion of the firm's revenue (69%), followed by Europe (20%), Asia (8%), and other international markets (3%). Hologic is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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