HP (XSWX:HPQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.45 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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What is HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

HP XSWX:HPQ -5.12% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HPQ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.10. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,976 Hardware companies, HP ranks better than 78.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), HP's current share price is CHF19.004. HP's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF42.32. HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.45.

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

XSWX:HPQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.5   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.43

During the past years, HP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.50.

XSWX:HPQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.19% of 1976 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs XSWX:HPQ: 0.43

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.

HP's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF12.268. 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 CHF42.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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HP  (XSWX:HPQ) 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.


HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HP'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.

HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

HP 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 0.67 0.59 0.57 0.72 0.53

HP Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.50 0.48 0.53 0.37 0.38

XSWX:HPQ vs SMCI, P, IONQ: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, HP'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.


HP Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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HP 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.004/42.32
=0.45

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=12.268/333.0200*333.0200
=12.268

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

HP Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 6.777 240.628 9.379
201610 7.139 241.729 9.835
201701 7.425 242.839 10.182
201704 7.253 244.524 9.878
201707 7.400 244.786 10.067
201710 8.079 246.663 10.907
201801 8.354 247.867 11.224
201804 8.241 250.546 10.954
201807 8.968 252.006 11.851
201810 9.540 252.885 12.563
201901 9.291 251.712 12.292
201904 9.215 255.548 12.009
201907 9.567 256.571 12.418
201910 10.302 257.346 13.331
202001 9.710 257.971 12.535
202004 8.400 256.389 10.911
202007 9.369 259.101 12.042
202010 10.258 260.388 13.119
202101 10.727 261.582 13.657
202104 11.737 267.054 14.636
202107 11.698 273.003 14.270
202110 13.486 276.589 16.237
202201 14.306 281.148 16.945
202204 14.673 289.109 16.902
202207 13.729 296.276 15.432
202210 14.582 298.012 16.295
202301 12.802 299.170 14.250
202304 11.620 303.363 12.756
202307 11.488 305.691 12.515
202310 12.446 307.671 13.471
202401 11.305 308.417 12.207
202404 11.764 313.548 12.495
202407 12.177 314.540 12.892
202410 12.429 315.664 13.112
202501 12.835 317.671 13.455
202504 11.529 320.795 11.968
202507 11.667 323.048 12.027
202510 12.328 0.000
202601 12.229 325.252 12.521
202604 12.268 333.020 12.268

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 0.45 mean?
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45 as of Jul. 16, 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 HP and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, HP ranks #431 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.87. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. HP's value of 0.45 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP ranks #431 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SMCI and P?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP ranks #431 out of 1976 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places HP in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. HP's value of 0.45 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HP's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.44, HP 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.44, based on 1,976 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. HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45 is 68.8% 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 HP and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.45. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.10, compared to a current price of CHF19.00 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 68.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.44. HP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 HP (XSWX:HPQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 as of Jul. 16, 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 HP (XSWX:HPQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF19.00 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.10.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HPQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.45 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: CHF26.10 vs. price of CHF19.00 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.8% below the Hardware median (#431 of 1976)

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


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Address 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.
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