Hitachi (NEOE:HTCI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.30 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 277% Above Median

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NEOE:HTCI Hitachi Ltd NEOE:HTCI
64 GF Score
Price C$13.80
GF Value C$12.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hitachi NEOE:HTCI -1.29% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 277% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates NEOE:HTCI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 460 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks worse than 76.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Hitachi's current share price is C$13.80. Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$6.01. Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.30.

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

NEOE:HTCI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.61   Max: 2.56
Current: 2.3

During the past years, Hitachi's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.61.

NEOE:HTCI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
76.74% of 460 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.785 vs NEOE:HTCI: 2.30

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.

Hitachi's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$5.270. 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 C$6.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hitachi  (NEOE:HTCI) 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.


Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hitachi'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.

Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hitachi Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.69 1.30 1.57 2.00

Hitachi Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.90 1.78 2.19 2.00 1.98

NEOE:HTCI vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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.


Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


NEOE:HTCI
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Hitachi 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=13.80/6.01
=2.30

* 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.

Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hitachi's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.27/113.6000*113.6000
=5.270

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Hitachi Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 5.928 98.000 6.872
201612 5.155 98.400 5.951
201703 6.488 98.100 7.513
201706 5.181 98.500 5.975
201709 5.248 98.800 6.034
201712 5.376 99.400 6.144
201803 6.802 99.200 7.789
201806 5.344 99.200 6.120
201809 5.596 99.900 6.363
201812 5.683 99.700 6.475
201903 6.712 99.700 7.648
201906 5.170 99.800 5.885
201909 5.574 100.100 6.326
201912 5.307 100.500 5.999
202003 6.500 100.300 7.362
202006 4.154 99.900 4.724
202009 5.612 99.900 6.382
202012 5.662 99.300 6.477
202103 6.570 99.900 7.471
202106 5.431 99.500 6.201
202109 5.861 100.100 6.651
202112 5.843 100.100 6.631
202203 6.438 101.100 7.234
202206 5.089 101.800 5.679
202209 5.562 103.100 6.128
202212 5.767 104.100 6.293
202303 6.052 104.400 6.585
202306 4.658 105.200 5.030
202309 5.187 106.200 5.548
202312 4.538 106.800 4.827
202403 4.889 107.200 5.181
202406 4.153 108.200 4.360
202409 4.785 108.900 4.992
202412 4.951 110.700 5.081
202503 5.798 111.100 5.928
202506 4.666 111.700 4.745
202509 5.182 112.000 5.256
202512 5.324 113.000 5.352
202603 5.872 112.700 5.919
202606 5.270 113.600 5.270

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 2.30 mean?
Hitachi (NEOE:HTCI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.30 as of Aug. 24, 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 Hitachi and its competitors. This is 277% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #353 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hitachi's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.30 is 277% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 2.56. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Hitachi's value of 2.30 is 193% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #353 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #353 out of 460 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hitachi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Hitachi's value of 2.30 is 193% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Hitachi 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.79, based on 460 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. Hitachi's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.30 is 193% 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 Hitachi and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.30, which is 277% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (NEOE:HTCI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.30, compared to a current price of C$13.80 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.30, which is 277% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 193% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.79. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Hitachi (NEOE:HTCI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 24, 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 Hitachi (NEOE:HTCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$13.80 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.30. GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NEOE:HTCI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.30 (277% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: C$12.30 vs. price of C$13.80 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 193% above the Conglomerates median (#353 of 460)

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


Hitachi Business Description

Address 6-6, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8280
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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