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Hephaestus HoldingsHKSE:08173 38 PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Hephaestus Holdings ranks better than 62.3% 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, Hephaestus Holdings's share price is HK$0.121.
Hephaestus Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.19. Hence, Hephaestus Holdings's PS Ratio for today is 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hephaestus Holdings's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08173'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.8 Max: 4.13
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, Hephaestus Holdings's highest PS Ratio was 4.13. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.80.
HKSE:08173's PS Ratio is ranked better than 62.3% of 1069
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs HKSE:08173: 0.65
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Hephaestus Holdings was 146.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -32.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Hephaestus Holdings's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 87.00% per year. The lowest was -79.00% per year. And the median was -36.35% per year.
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) 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.
Hephaestus Holdings PS Ratio Related Terms
Hephaestus Holdings PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaestus Holdings'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus Holdings'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.
Hephaestus Holdings PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus Holdings'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.
Hephaestus Holdings's Share Price of today is HK$0.121.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hephaestus Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.19.
* 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:
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a PS Ratio of 0.65 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Hephaestus Holdings' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #403 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' PS Ratio too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current PS Ratio of 0.65 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 4.13. The Business Services industry median PS Ratio is 0.97. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 0.65 is 33% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #403 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' PS Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #403 out of 1069 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Hephaestus Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.97. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 0.65 is 33% below this benchmark. Historically, Hephaestus Holdings' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 4.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Hephaestus Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.97, based on 1,069 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. Hephaestus Holdings's current PS Ratio of 0.65 is 33% 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 73.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 33% below the Business Services industry median of 0.97. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Sep. 05, 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 73.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:
PS Ratio: 0.65 (64% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (73.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33% below the Business Services median (#403 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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