Hongli GroupHLP +31.93%40 PS Ratio is 2.79 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates HLP with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Hongli Group ranks worse than 88.85% 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, Hongli Group's share price is $0.7456.
Hongli Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.27. Hence, Hongli Group's PS Ratio for today is 2.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hongli Group's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HLP'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.47 Max: 4.49
Current: 2.79
During the past 7 years, Hongli Group's highest PS Ratio was 4.49. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.47.
HLP's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 88.85% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.595
vs HLP: 2.79
Hongli Group Inc 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 Hongli Group was -67.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -45.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -22.30% per year.
During the past 7 years, Hongli Group's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 29.70% per year. The lowest was -45.80% per year. And the median was -4.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Hongli Group (NAS:HLP) 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.
Hongli Group PS Ratio Related Terms
Hongli Group PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hongli Group'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 Steel subindustry, Hongli Group'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.
Hongli Group PS Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hongli Group's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongli Group'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.
Hongli Group's PS Ratio for today is calculated as
Hongli Group's Share Price of today is $0.7456.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hongli Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.27.
* 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:
Hongli Group (HLP) has a PS Ratio of 2.79 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hongli Group and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Hongli Group's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #542 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Hongli Group's PS Ratio too high?
Hongli Group's current PS Ratio of 2.79 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 4.49. The Steel industry median PS Ratio is 0.60. Hongli Group's value of 2.79 is 368.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #542 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hongli Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongli Group's PS Ratio compare to HUDI and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #542 out of 610 companies for PS Ratio. This places Hongli Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.60. Hongli Group's value of 2.79 is 368.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hongli Group's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Hongli Group 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 PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.60, based on 610 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. Hongli Group's current PS Ratio of 2.79 is 368.9% 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 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 Hongli Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongli Group's current PS Ratio is 2.79, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongli Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongli Group (HLP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 113% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 2.79, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 368.9% above the Steel industry median of 0.60. Hongli Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Hongli Group (HLP), the current PS Ratio is 2.79 as of Jul. 06, 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 Hongli Group (HLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongli Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 113% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35.
GuruFocus considers Hongli Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLP:
PS Ratio: 2.79 (90% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.75 (113% above fair value)
Industry Position: 368.9% above the Steel median (#542 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hongli Group Inc is an offshore holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the cold-rolled steel profile manufacturing in China. Its main business operation focuses on the design, production, deep processing, and sales of custom-made profiles for machinery and equipment in a variety of sectors, including but not limited to mining and excavation, construction, agriculture, and transportation industries. The group operates in a single segment, which manufactures and sells agricultural machinery cab assemblies, construction machinery cab assemblies, excavator cab assemblies, and special-shaped steel pipes. It generates the majority of its reveneue from PRC.
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