Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.15 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 326% Above Median


XSWX:HOT Hochtief AG XSWX:HOT
73 GF Score
Price CHF460.00
GF Value CHF144.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Hochtief AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hochtief AG XSWX:HOT 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 326% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF144.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 64.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Hochtief AG's current share price is CHF460.00. Hochtief AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF399.02. Hochtief AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.15.

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

XSWX:HOT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.27   Max: 1.26
Current: 1.14

During the past years, Hochtief AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.27.

XSWX:HOT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
64.33% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.705 vs XSWX:HOT: 1.14

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.

Hochtief AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF113.633. 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 CHF399.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hochtief AG  (XSWX:HOT) 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.


Hochtief AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hochtief AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hochtief AG'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.

Hochtief AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hochtief AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.20 0.14 0.25 0.32 0.79

Hochtief AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 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 0.38 0.40 0.54 0.79 0.88

XSWX:HOT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief AG'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.


Hochtief AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Hochtief AG 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.

Hochtief AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=460.00/399.02
=1.15

* 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.

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

For example, Hochtief AG'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)
=113.633/131.2583*131.2583
=113.633

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Hochtief AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 83.957 100.717 109.416
201609 85.534 101.017 111.140
201612 92.238 101.217 119.614
201703 85.579 101.417 110.760
201706 99.353 102.117 127.706
201709 98.483 102.717 125.848
201712 110.835 102.617 141.770
201803 95.802 102.917 122.184
201806 106.848 104.017 134.830
201809 108.988 104.718 136.611
201812 105.999 104.217 133.502
201903 91.779 104.217 115.593
201906 99.227 105.718 123.200
201909 104.155 106.018 128.952
201912 109.756 105.818 136.144
202003 92.406 105.718 114.731
202006 89.022 106.618 109.596
202009 93.152 105.818 115.548
202012 79.821 105.518 99.293
202103 80.102 107.518 97.789
202106 85.578 108.486 103.542
202109 84.677 109.435 101.563
202112 88.389 110.384 105.104
202203 80.137 113.968 92.295
202206 97.310 115.760 110.338
202209 92.013 118.818 101.647
202212 93.093 119.345 102.386
202303 81.564 122.402 87.465
202306 88.549 123.140 94.386
202309 93.775 124.195 99.109
202312 92.715 123.773 98.322
202403 86.771 125.038 91.088
202406 100.969 125.882 105.282
202409 111.552 126.198 116.025
202412 120.682 127.041 124.688
202503 113.224 127.779 116.307
202506 117.840 128.412 120.452
202509 120.951 129.255 122.825
202512 125.597 129.361 127.439
202603 113.633 131.258 113.633

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 1.15 mean?
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.15 as of Jul. 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 326% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Hochtief AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #871 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Hochtief AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hochtief AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.15 is 326% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.26. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. Hochtief AG's value of 1.15 is 63.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #871 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #871 out of 1354 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. Hochtief AG's value of 1.15 is 63.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hochtief AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Hochtief AG 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Construction companies is 0.71, based on 1,354 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. Hochtief AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.15 is 63.1% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15, which is 326% 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 Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF144.65, compared to a current price of CHF460.00 — trading 218% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15, which is 326% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 63.1% above the Construction industry median of 0.71. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15 as of Jul. 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF460.00 is trading 218% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF144.65. GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.15 (326% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: CHF144.65 vs. price of CHF460.00 (218% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.1% above the Construction median (#871 of 1354)

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


Hochtief AG Business Description

Address Alfredstrasse 236, Essen, NW, DEU, 45133
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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