Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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TSE:3680 Hotto Link Inc TSE:3680
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Price 円212.00
GF Value 円91.86
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What is Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hotto Link TSE:3680 40 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:3680 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円91.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Hotto Link ranks better than 74.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Hotto Link's current share price is 円212.00. Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円321.59. Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

TSE:3680' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.02   Max: 1.47
Current: 0.66

During the past years, Hotto Link's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.47. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.02.

TSE:3680's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.03% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.645 vs TSE:3680: 0.66

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.

Hotto Link's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円64.867. 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 円321.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hotto Link  (TSE:3680) 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.


Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotto Link'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.

Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hotto Link Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Hotto Link Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.84 0.95 0.00 0.00 0.66

TSE:3680 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hotto Link'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.


Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Hotto Link 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.

Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=212.00/321.59
=0.66

* 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.

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

For example, Hotto Link'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)
=64.867/112.7000*112.7000
=64.867

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Hotto Link Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 53.025 97.900 61.041
201606 48.076 98.100 55.231
201609 42.785 98.000 49.203
201612 43.034 98.400 49.288
201703 49.613 98.100 56.997
201706 47.860 98.500 54.760
201709 50.736 98.800 57.874
201712 56.843 99.400 64.449
201803 54.864 99.200 62.330
201806 55.280 99.200 62.803
201809 53.117 99.900 59.923
201812 61.142 99.700 69.114
201903 54.908 99.700 62.068
201906 51.712 99.800 58.396
201909 60.234 100.100 67.816
201912 73.558 100.500 82.487
202003 61.373 100.300 68.960
202006 61.977 99.900 69.918
202009 70.988 99.900 80.084
202012 88.730 99.300 100.704
202103 81.198 99.900 91.602
202106 88.131 99.500 99.823
202109 107.433 100.100 120.956
202112 143.978 100.100 162.101
202203 102.565 101.100 114.333
202206 113.889 101.800 126.083
202209 138.366 103.100 151.250
202212 150.855 104.100 163.318
202303 72.563 104.400 78.332
202306 69.634 105.200 74.598
202309 75.387 106.200 80.001
202312 84.860 106.800 89.548
202403 74.715 107.200 78.548
202406 71.345 108.200 74.312
202412 0.000 110.700 0.000
202503 74.706 111.100 75.782
202506 35.472 111.700 35.790
202509 0.000 112.000 0.000
202512 0.000 113.000 0.000
202603 64.867 112.700 64.867

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 0.66 mean?
Hotto Link (TSE:3680) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 as of Aug. 02, 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #413 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hotto Link's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.47. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Hotto Link's value of 0.66 is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #413 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotto Link has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #413 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Hotto Link in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Hotto Link's value of 0.66 is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hotto Link's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Hotto Link 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, 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. Hotto Link's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 59.9% 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotto Link's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotto Link stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link (TSE:3680) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円91.86, compared to a current price of 円212.00 — trading 130.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 59.9% below the Software industry median of 1.65. Hotto Link's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 02, 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円212.00 is trading 130.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円91.86. GuruFocus considers Hotto Link to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3680:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (35% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: 円91.86 vs. price of 円212.00 (130.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.9% below the Software median (#413 of 1590)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3680 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotto Link Business Description

Address 1-3-11 Fujimi, 5th Floor, Fujimi Duplex Biz, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0071
Hotto Link Inc provides social big data solutions, offering SNS marketing support services mainly for domestic clients and selling SNS data access rights through its DaaS business. It also operates a Web3-related business that includes investment and research activities via Nonagon Capital, supporting startups and offering community services like Nonagon Report and Nonagon Connect.
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