Hancock WhitneyHWC -0.31%75 Median PS Value is $54.53 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 5194% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates HWC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Banks companies, Hancock Whitney ranks worse than 73.44% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
As of today (2026-06-29), Hancock Whitney's share price is $74.21. Hancock Whitney's Median PS Value is $54.53. Therefore, Hancock Whitney's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hancock Whitney's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
HWC'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.38
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Hancock Whitney was 1.38. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.03.
HWC's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 73.44% of 1043
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs HWC: 1.36
Hancock Whitney (NAS:HWC) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Hancock Whitney's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
74.21
/
54.53
=
1.36
* 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.
Hancock Whitney Median PS Value Related Terms
Hancock Whitney Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hancock Whitney's Median PS Value 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hancock Whitney's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Hancock Whitney Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hancock Whitney's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hancock Whitney's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 3.2058.
Hancock Whitney's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17.01.
* 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.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) has a Median PS Value of $54.53 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hancock Whitney and its competitors. This is 5194% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Hancock Whitney's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.44 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hancock Whitney ranks #766 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Hancock Whitney's Median PS Value too high?
Hancock Whitney's current Median PS Value of $54.53 is 5194% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.38. The Banks industry median Median PS Value is 1.11. Hancock Whitney's value of $54.53 is 4812.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hancock Whitney ranks #766 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hancock Whitney has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hancock Whitney's Median PS Value compare to AUB and ABCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hancock Whitney ranks #766 out of 1043 companies for Median PS Value. This places Hancock Whitney in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.11. Hancock Whitney's value of $54.53 is 4812.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hancock Whitney's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.44 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Hancock Whitney 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 Median PS Value for a Banks company?
The median Median PS Value among Banks companies is 1.11, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hancock Whitney's current Median PS Value of $54.53 is 4812.6% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hancock Whitney and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hancock Whitney's current Median PS Value is $54.53, which is 5194% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hancock Whitney stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hancock Whitney (HWC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.21, compared to a current price of $74.21 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $54.53, which is 5194% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 4812.6% above the Banks industry median of 1.11. Hancock Whitney's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hancock Whitney (HWC), the current Median PS Value is $54.53 as of Jun. 29, 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 Hancock Whitney (HWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hancock Whitney stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $74.21 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.21.
GuruFocus considers Hancock Whitney to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HWC:
Median PS Value: $54.53 (5194% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: $57.21 vs. price of $74.21 (29.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4812.6% above the Banks median (#766 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hancock Whitney Corp operates bank offices and financial centers. The company offers a range of traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers, providing a variety of transaction and savings deposit products, treasury management services, secured and unsecured loan products (including revolving credit facilities), letters of credit, and similar financial guarantees. The Bank provides trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals and provides its customers access to investment advisory and brokerage products.
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