HCA HealthcareHCA +1.45%87 PS Ratio is 1.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 657 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 56.32% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, HCA Healthcare's share price is $423.11.
HCA Healthcare's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $326.96. Hence, HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio for today is 1.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HCA'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.11 Max: 1.71
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, HCA Healthcare's highest PS Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.11.
HCA's PS Ratio is ranked better than 56.32% of 657
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs HCA: 1.30
HCA Healthcare Inc has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of HCA Healthcare was 17.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, HCA Healthcare's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 24.30% per year. The lowest was -9.70% per year. And the median was 10.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
HCA Healthcare PS Ratio Related Terms
HCA Healthcare PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare's 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
HCA Healthcare PS Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
HCA Healthcare's Share Price of today is $423.11. HCA Healthcare'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 $326.96.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a PS Ratio of 1.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #287 out of 657 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio too high?
HCA Healthcare's current PS Ratio of 1.29 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.71. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PS Ratio is 1.50. HCA Healthcare's value of 1.29 is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #287 out of 657 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's PS Ratio compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #287 out of 657 companies for PS Ratio. This puts HCA Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.50. HCA Healthcare's value of 1.29 is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.50, HCA Healthcare 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 PS Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PS Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.50, based on 657 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HCA Healthcare's current PS Ratio of 1.29 is 14% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current PS Ratio is 1.29, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.70, compared to a current price of $423.11 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.29, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 14% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.50. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current PS Ratio is 1.29 as of Jul. 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $423.11 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.70.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
PS Ratio: 1.29 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: $452.70 vs. price of $423.11 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#287 of 657)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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