H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.73 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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LTS:0HOB H&R Block Inc LTS:0HOB
83 GF Score
Price $40.96
GF Value $62.63
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is H&R Block Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

H&R Block LTS:0HOB +3.99% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HOB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 61 Personal Services companies, H&R Block ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), H&R Block's current share price is $40.96. H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.65. H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.73.

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

LTS:0HOB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 2.02   Max: 3.28
Current: 1.72

During the past years, H&R Block's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.02.

LTS:0HOB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
70.49% of 61 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs LTS:0HOB: 1.72

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.

H&R Block's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.763. 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 $23.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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H&R Block  (LTS:0HOB) 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.


H&R Block Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


H&R Block Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H&R Block'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.

H&R Block Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

H&R Block Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 2.13 1.77 2.76 2.56

H&R Block Quarterly Data
Apr21 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 2.55 2.56 2.33 2.00 1.34

LTS:0HOB vs FTDR, ANDG, BFAM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, H&R Block'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.


H&R Block Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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H&R Block 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.

H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=40.96/23.65
=1.73

* 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.

H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, H&R Block'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)
=18.763/330.2130*330.2130
=18.763

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

H&R Block Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201604 10.018 239.261 13.826
201607 0.568 240.628 0.779
201610 0.609 241.729 0.832
201701 2.174 242.839 2.956
201704 10.955 244.524 14.794
201707 0.663 244.786 0.894
201710 0.674 246.663 0.902
201801 2.336 247.867 3.112
201804 11.141 250.546 14.684
201807 0.699 252.006 0.916
201810 0.724 252.885 0.945
201901 2.279 251.712 2.990
201904 11.205 255.548 14.479
201907 0.744 256.571 0.958
201910 0.812 257.346 1.042
202001 2.675 257.971 3.424
202004 9.127 256.389 11.755
202007 3.097 259.101 3.947
202010 0.931 260.388 1.181
202101 1.680 261.582 2.121
202104 12.288 267.054 15.194
202109 1.082 274.310 1.303
202112 0.916 278.802 1.085
202203 12.449 287.504 14.298
202206 6.430 296.311 7.166
202209 1.130 296.808 1.257
202212 1.080 296.797 1.202
202303 13.459 301.836 14.724
202306 6.723 305.109 7.276
202309 1.257 307.789 1.349
202312 1.258 306.746 1.354
202403 15.436 312.332 16.320
202406 7.495 314.175 7.878
202409 1.393 315.301 1.459
202412 1.321 315.605 1.382
202503 16.826 319.799 17.374
202506 8.198 322.561 8.392
202509 1.549 324.800 1.575
202512 1.571 324.054 1.601
202603 18.763 330.213 18.763

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 1.73 mean?
H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.73 as of Jul. 27, 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 H&R Block and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #43 out of 61 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
H&R Block's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.73 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 3.28. The Personal Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. H&R Block's value of 1.73 is 121.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #43 out of 61 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H&R Block has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H&R Block's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FTDR and ANDG?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #43 out of 61 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places H&R Block in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. H&R Block's value of 1.73 is 121.8% above this benchmark. Historically, H&R Block's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 0.78, H&R Block 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 Personal Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Personal Services companies is 0.78, based on 61 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. H&R Block's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.73 is 121.8% 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 H&R Block and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H&R Block's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.73, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H&R Block stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.63, compared to a current price of $40.96 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.73, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 121.8% above the Personal Services industry median of 0.78. H&R Block's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 H&R Block (LTS:0HOB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 27, 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 H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R Block stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.96 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.63. GuruFocus considers H&R Block to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HOB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.73 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: $62.63 vs. price of $40.96 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 121.8% above the Personal Services median (#43 of 61)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H&R Block Business Description

Address One H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO, USA, 64105
H&R Block Inc provides income tax return preparation services, digital do-it-yourself tax solutions, and other services related to income tax preparation to the general public in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company mainly prepares tax returns for customers within the United States through its company-owned offices, franchise locations, and online tax software. The vast majority of H&R Block's offices are located in the U.S. The company derives the majority of its total revenue from the U.S. assisted tax preparation fees. Revenue from franchise and product royalties and digital do-it-yourself tax solutions is also relatively.
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