HRIBF (Horiba) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.08 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 137% Above Median

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What is Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Horiba HRIBF 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates HRIBF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Horiba ranks worse than 79.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Horiba's current share price is $162.47. Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $39.85. Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.08.

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

HRIBF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 1.72   Max: 4.62
Current: 4.28

During the past years, Horiba's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.62. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.72.

HRIBF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
79.49% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs HRIBF: 4.28

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.

Horiba's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.636. 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 $39.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Horiba  (OTCPK:HRIBF) 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.


Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horiba'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.

Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Horiba 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 1.59 1.21 2.12 1.59 2.58

Horiba 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 1.71 1.90 2.08 2.58 0.00

HRIBF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Horiba'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.


Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Horiba 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=162.47/39.85
=4.08

* 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.

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

For example, Horiba'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)
=15.636/113.0000*113.0000
=15.636

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Horiba Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 8.643 97.900 9.976
201606 8.686 98.100 10.005
201609 8.571 98.000 9.883
201612 10.835 98.400 12.443
201703 9.559 98.100 11.011
201706 8.875 98.500 10.181
201709 9.587 98.800 10.965
201712 13.202 99.400 15.008
201803 11.740 99.200 13.373
201806 10.142 99.200 11.553
201809 9.704 99.900 10.976
201812 13.584 99.700 15.396
201903 9.631 99.700 10.916
201906 10.110 99.800 11.447
201909 9.968 100.100 11.253
201912 13.673 100.500 15.374
202003 9.864 100.300 11.113
202006 8.765 99.900 9.914
202009 10.011 99.900 11.324
202012 13.015 99.300 14.811
202103 10.541 99.900 11.923
202106 11.293 99.500 12.825
202109 11.263 100.100 12.714
202112 14.572 100.100 16.450
202203 11.037 101.100 12.336
202206 10.458 101.800 11.609
202209 11.534 103.100 12.642
202212 14.846 104.100 16.115
202303 11.607 104.400 12.563
202306 10.870 105.200 11.676
202309 11.080 106.200 11.789
202312 14.681 106.800 15.533
202403 11.053 107.200 11.651
202406 10.884 108.200 11.367
202409 12.111 108.900 12.567
202412 15.623 110.700 15.948
202503 11.436 111.100 11.632
202506 12.650 111.700 12.797
202509 13.036 112.000 13.152
202512 15.636 113.000 15.636

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 4.08 mean?
Horiba (HRIBF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.08 as of Aug. 06, 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 Horiba and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #1570 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Horiba's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.08 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 4.62. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Horiba's value of 4.08 is 204.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horiba ranks #1570 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Horiba has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #1570 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Horiba in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Horiba's value of 4.08 is 204.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Horiba's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Horiba 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.34, based on 1,975 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. Horiba's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.08 is 204.5% 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 Horiba and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horiba's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.08, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horiba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba (HRIBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.59, compared to a current price of $162.47 — trading 120.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.08, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 204.5% above the Hardware industry median of 1.34. Horiba's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Horiba (HRIBF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.08 as of Aug. 06, 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 Horiba (HRIBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $162.47 is trading 120.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.59. GuruFocus considers Horiba to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HRIBF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.08 (137% above median its 10-year median of 1.72)
  • GF Value™: $73.59 vs. price of $162.47 (120.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 204.5% above the Hardware median (#1570 of 1975)

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


Horiba Business Description

Other Exchanges 6856:Japan01H:Germany
Address 2, Miyanohigashi-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8551
Horiba Ltd provides analytical and measurement equipment. The company operates through five segments. The Automobile segment offers automotive validation, verification technologies, and consulting services. The Environment/Accounting Process segment provides measurement technologies for air, water, and soil quality to support environmental conservation. The Medical segment develops and distributes in vitro diagnostic systems, mainly in the field of hematology. The Science segment delivers high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The Semiconductor segment specializes in fluid control, measurement, and analysis technologies for researchers, developers, and manufacturers across regions.
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