Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.68 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
87 GF Score
Price R192.50
GF Value R198.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hudaco Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC +0.96% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.15 (Fairly Valued). Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks worse than 57.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Hudaco Industries's current share price is R192.50. Hudaco Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was R282.25. Hudaco Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.68.

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

JSE:HDC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.68

During the past 13 years, Hudaco Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.69.

JSE:HDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.48% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs JSE:HDC: 0.68

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.

Hudaco Industries's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was R301.605. 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 R282.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Nov25.

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Hudaco Industries  (JSE:HDC) 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.


Hudaco Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hudaco Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.

Hudaco Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.60 0.64 0.75 0.66

Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.66 0.00

JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.


Hudaco Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hudaco Industries 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.

Hudaco Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=192.50/282.25
=0.68

* 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.

Hudaco Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 is calculated as:

For example, Hudaco Industries's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Nov25 (Change)*Current CPI (Nov25)
=301.605/162.5700*162.5700
=301.605

Current CPI (Nov25) = 162.5700.

Hudaco Industries Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201611 174.405 108.566 261.160
201711 184.534 113.362 264.637
201811 196.732 119.139 268.449
201911 207.793 123.390 273.773
202011 198.358 127.314 253.288
202111 234.313 134.219 283.808
202211 263.475 144.616 296.186
202311 301.078 152.718 320.502
202411 288.980 157.055 299.128
202511 301.605 162.570 301.605

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 0.68 mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.68 as of Jul. 30, 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #73 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.68 is near median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.12. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Hudaco Industries' value of 0.68 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #73 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #73 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hudaco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Hudaco Industries' value of 0.68 is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 127 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. Hudaco Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.68 is 36% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.15, compared to a current price of R192.50 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 36% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 30, 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R192.50 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.15. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.68 (near median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: R198.15 vs. price of R192.50 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100
  • Industry Position: 36% above the Industrial Distribution median (#73 of 127)

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


Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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