HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.52 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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NSE:HCLTECH HCL Technologies Ltd NSE:HCLTECH
83 GF Score
Price ₹1,346.90
GF Value ₹1,813.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HCL Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HCL Technologies NSE:HCLTECH -0.43% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.52 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCLTECH with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,813.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, HCL Technologies ranks worse than 68.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), HCL Technologies's current share price is ₹1346.90. HCL Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹382.23. HCL Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.52.

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

NSE:HCLTECH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 4.39   Max: 6.08
Current: 3.33

During the past years, HCL Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.08. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 4.39.

NSE:HCLTECH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
68.93% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs NSE:HCLTECH: 3.33

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.

HCL Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹127.577. 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 ₹382.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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HCL Technologies  (NSE:HCLTECH) 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.


HCL Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HCL Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCL Technologies'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.

HCL Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HCL Technologies Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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HCL Technologies Quarterly Data
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NSE:HCLTECH vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, HCL Technologies'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.


HCL Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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HCL Technologies 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.

HCL Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1346.90/382.23
=3.52

* 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.

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

For example, HCL Technologies'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)
=127.577/166.1454*166.1454
=127.577

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

HCL Technologies Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 40.777 105.961 63.938
201612 41.824 105.196 66.056
201703 45.166 105.196 71.335
201706 42.337 107.109 65.673
201709 44.561 109.021 67.910
201712 45.958 109.404 69.794
201803 47.347 109.786 71.653
201806 49.809 111.317 74.342
201809 53.218 115.142 76.792
201812 57.689 115.142 83.243
201903 56.237 118.202 79.047
201906 60.399 120.880 83.016
201909 64.595 123.175 87.129
201912 66.828 126.235 87.956
202003 68.494 124.705 91.255
202006 65.748 127.000 86.013
202009 68.520 130.118 87.492
202012 71.129 130.889 90.288
202103 72.378 131.771 91.259
202106 73.952 134.084 91.635
202109 76.117 135.847 93.094
202112 81.690 138.161 98.236
202203 82.973 138.822 99.304
202206 86.623 142.347 101.105
202209 91.131 144.661 104.665
202212 98.495 145.763 112.268
202303 98.100 146.865 110.979
202306 96.954 150.280 107.190
202309 98.350 151.492 107.863
202312 104.825 152.924 113.888
202403 104.873 153.035 113.858
202406 103.410 155.789 110.284
202409 106.384 157.882 111.952
202412 110.224 158.323 115.670
202503 111.518 157.552 117.601
202506 111.904 159.755 116.380
202509 117.737 162.289 120.535
202512 125.067 163.281 127.261
202603 125.384 164.272 126.814
202606 127.577 166.145 127.577

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 3.52 mean?
HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.52 as of Aug. 01, 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 HCL Technologies and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, HCL Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, HCL Technologies ranks #1096 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is HCL Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HCL Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.52 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 6.08. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. HCL Technologies' value of 3.52 is 116% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCL Technologies ranks #1096 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HCL Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCL Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, HCL Technologies ranks #1096 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places HCL Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. HCL Technologies' value of 3.52 is 116% above this benchmark. Historically, HCL Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 1.63, HCL Technologies 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.63, based on 1,590 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. HCL Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.52 is 116% 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 HCL Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCL Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.52, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCL Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,813.64, compared to a current price of ₹1,346.90 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.52, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 116% above the Software industry median of 1.63. HCL Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.52 as of Aug. 01, 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 HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCL Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,346.90 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,813.64. GuruFocus considers HCL Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HCLTECH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.52 (20% below median its 10-year median of 4.39)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,813.64 vs. price of ₹1,346.90 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116% above the Software median (#1096 of 1590)

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


HCL Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges 532281:India
Address Sector 126, Special Economic Zone, Plot No. 3A, Technology Hub, Noida, UP, IND, 201304
HCL Technologies Ltd provides enterprises with IT solutions. It focuses on offering Digital, Internet of Things, Cloud, Automation, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Management, and Engineering services to solve business problems for clients. It offers solutions to a variety of industries, including Financial Services, Public Services, Consumer Services, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. It operates in three segments: IT and Business Services, Engineering and R&D Services, and HCL Software. The firm emphasizes consultation services for firms, intending to offer them digital and design solutions. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the IT and Business Services segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the USA, and the rest from Europe, India, and the Rest of the world.
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