HY (Hyster Yale) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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HY Hyster Yale Inc HY
69 GF Score
Price $35.13
GF Value $41.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hyster Yale Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hyster Yale HY +0.20% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates HY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hyster Yale ranks better than 94.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Hyster Yale's current share price is $35.13. Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $234.82. Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.15.

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

HY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.38
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Hyster Yale's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.38. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.20.

HY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
94.08% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs HY: 0.15

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.

Hyster Yale's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.622. 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 $234.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hyster Yale  (NYSE:HY) 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.


Hyster Yale Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hyster Yale Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hyster Yale'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.

Hyster Yale Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hyster Yale 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 0.21 0.12 0.29 0.23 0.13

Hyster Yale 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 0.18 0.17 0.16 0.13 0.14

HY vs WNC, TWI, MTW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hyster Yale'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.


Hyster Yale Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hyster Yale 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.

Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=35.13/234.82
=0.15

* 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.

Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hyster Yale'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)
=44.622/330.2130*330.2130
=44.622

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hyster Yale Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 39.318 241.018 53.869
201609 38.281 241.428 52.359
201612 41.987 241.432 57.427
201703 43.286 243.801 58.628
201706 41.538 244.955 55.996
201709 41.819 246.819 55.949
201712 48.066 246.524 64.383
201803 47.592 249.554 62.974
201806 46.175 251.989 60.509
201809 47.220 252.439 61.768
201812 50.498 251.233 66.373
201903 50.051 254.202 65.017
201906 51.242 256.143 66.060
201909 45.772 256.759 58.867
201912 49.759 256.974 63.941
202003 46.804 258.115 59.878
202006 38.964 257.797 49.909
202009 38.826 260.280 49.258
202012 42.813 260.474 54.276
202103 43.475 264.877 54.199
202106 45.409 271.696 55.189
202109 44.483 274.310 53.548
202112 49.308 278.802 58.400
202203 49.119 287.504 56.416
202206 52.960 296.311 59.019
202209 49.651 296.808 55.239
202212 58.179 296.797 64.729
202303 58.052 301.836 63.510
202306 63.015 305.109 68.200
202309 57.497 307.789 61.686
202312 58.380 306.746 62.846
202403 60.056 312.332 63.494
202406 66.148 314.175 69.525
202409 57.239 315.301 59.946
202412 59.911 315.605 62.684
202503 51.244 319.799 52.913
202506 54.030 322.561 55.312
202509 55.263 324.800 56.184
202512 52.079 324.054 53.069
202603 44.622 330.213 44.622

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 0.15 mean?
Hyster Yale (HY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 05, 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 Hyster Yale and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #10 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hyster Yale's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.38. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05. Hyster Yale's value of 0.15 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #10 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hyster Yale has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyster Yale's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to WNC and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #10 out of 169 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hyster Yale in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05. Hyster Yale's value of 0.15 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hyster Yale's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Hyster Yale has consistently been below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.05, based on 169 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. Hyster Yale's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 85.7% below 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 Hyster Yale and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyster Yale's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyster Yale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale (HY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.69, compared to a current price of $35.13 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 85.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.05. Hyster Yale's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Hyster Yale (HY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 05, 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 Hyster Yale (HY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.13 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.69. GuruFocus considers Hyster Yale to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: $41.69 vs. price of $35.13 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#10 of 169)

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


Hyster Yale Business Description

Other Exchanges HYEA:Germany
Address 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44124-4069
Hyster Yale Inc designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments, aftermarket parts, and technology solutions marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. The company has four segments, which include three in the lift truck business as discussed below, as well as Bolzoni S.p.A. (Bolzoni). The majority of its revenue is generated from Lift Trucks. Geographically, it operates in America, EMEA, and JAPIC regions, of which maximum revenue is generated from its business in America, which includes lift truck operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America.
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