Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.35 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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TSE:7279 Hi-Lex Corp TSE:7279
71 GF Score
Price 円2,576.00
GF Value 円1,871.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Lex Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hi-Lex TSE:7279 +0.16% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:7279 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,871.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Conglomerates companies, Hi-Lex ranks better than 74.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Hi-Lex's current share price is 円2576.00. Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 円7,451.77. Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.35.

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

TSE:7279' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.61
Current: 0.3

During the past years, Hi-Lex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.61. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.27.

TSE:7279's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.3% of 463 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs TSE:7279: 0.30

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.

Hi-Lex's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円2,041.010. 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7,451.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Oct. 2025.

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Hi-Lex  (TSE:7279) 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.


Hi-Lex Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hi-Lex Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex'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.

Hi-Lex Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hi-Lex Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.17 0.19 0.22 0.39

Hi-Lex Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 0.21 0.20 0.34 0.39 0.00

TSE:7279 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hi-Lex'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.


Hi-Lex Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Hi-Lex 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.

Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2576.00/7451.77
=0.35

* 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.

Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Hi-Lex's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Oct. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Oct. 2025)
=2041.01/112.8000*112.8000
=2,041.010

Current CPI (Oct. 2025) = 112.8000.

Hi-Lex Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201601 1,661.772 97.700 1,918.607
201604 1,620.683 98.100 1,863.538
201607 1,530.294 97.900 1,763.199
201610 1,377.889 98.600 1,576.327
201701 1,649.565 98.200 1,894.816
201704 1,791.841 98.500 2,051.976
201707 1,683.381 98.300 1,931.693
201710 1,631.010 98.800 1,862.125
201801 1,695.748 99.500 1,922.416
201804 1,644.824 99.100 1,872.211
201807 1,623.399 99.200 1,845.962
201810 1,633.003 100.200 1,838.351
201901 1,696.569 99.700 1,919.488
201904 1,561.546 100.000 1,761.424
201907 1,562.538 99.800 1,766.075
201910 1,480.506 100.400 1,663.357
202001 1,559.235 100.500 1,750.067
202004 1,241.244 100.200 1,397.329
202007 899.006 100.000 1,014.079
202010 1,447.086 99.800 1,635.584
202101 1,516.587 99.800 1,714.138
202104 1,515.177 99.100 1,724.641
202107 1,409.111 99.700 1,594.260
202110 1,290.560 99.900 1,457.209
202201 1,619.500 100.300 1,821.332
202204 1,599.873 101.500 1,777.987
202207 1,657.425 102.300 1,827.542
202210 1,934.456 103.700 2,104.211
202301 1,927.656 104.700 2,076.787
202304 1,882.687 105.100 2,020.619
202307 2,046.168 105.700 2,183.612
202310 2,103.585 107.100 2,215.541
202401 2,089.033 106.900 2,204.330
202404 2,026.385 107.700 2,122.342
202407 2,161.510 108.600 2,245.104
202410 1,941.877 109.500 2,000.399
202501 2,067.077 111.200 2,096.819
202504 1,994.138 111.500 2,017.388
202507 2,007.675 111.900 2,023.823
202510 2,041.010 112.800 2,041.010

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 0.35 mean?
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 as of Aug. 07, 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #119 out of 463 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hi-Lex's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.61. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Hi-Lex's value of 0.35 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #119 out of 463 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #119 out of 463 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Hi-Lex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Hi-Lex's value of 0.35 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lex's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Hi-Lex 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.78, based on 463 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. Hi-Lex's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.35 is 55.1% 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Hi-Lex's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,871.71, compared to a current price of 円2,576.00 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 55.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.78. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 07, 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,576.00 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,871.71. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7279:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.35 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: 円1,871.71 vs. price of 円2,576.00 (37.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% below the Conglomerates median (#119 of 463)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Lex Business Description

Other Exchanges HLXFF:USA
Address 1-12-28 Sakae-cho, Sakaemachi, Hyogo, Takarazuka, JPN, 665-0845
Hi-Lex Corp is a Japanese company specialized in three segments: automobiles and industrial equipment, medical equipment, and a metal mold business. The automobiles equipment segment offers control cables, window regulators, sliding window systems, door modules, and others. The industrial equipment includes control boxes, steering systems, control cables for marine vessels, accelerator and assist cables for construction and industrial equipment, toilet seat elevators, and air conditioning grill raising and lowering systems for welfare and home.
71GF Score

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円2,576.00
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