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H2O RetailingHTOCF 69 PS Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates HTOCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, H2O Retailing ranks worse than 50.96% 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, H2O Retailing's share price is $10.00.
H2O Retailing's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.28. Hence, H2O Retailing's PS Ratio for today is 0.27.
Warning Sign:
H2O Retailing Corp stock PS Ratio (=0.5) is close to 10-year high of 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O Retailing's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HTOCF'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, H2O Retailing's highest PS Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.25.
HTOCF's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 50.96% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.485
vs HTOCF: 0.50
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of H2O Retailing was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, H2O Retailing's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year. The lowest was -17.70% per year. And the median was 3.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
H2O Retailing (OTCPK:HTOCF) 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.
H2O Retailing PS Ratio Related Terms
H2O Retailing PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O Retailing'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, H2O Retailing'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.
H2O Retailing PS Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, H2O Retailing's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O Retailing'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.
H2O Retailing's Share Price of today is $10.00. H2O Retailing'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 $37.28.
* 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:
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a PS Ratio of 0.27 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on H2O Retailing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, H2O Retailing's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #159 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is H2O Retailing's PS Ratio too high?
H2O Retailing's current PS Ratio of 0.27 is near median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median PS Ratio is 0.49. H2O Retailing's value of 0.27 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #159 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O Retailing has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O Retailing's PS Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #159 out of 312 companies for PS Ratio. This places H2O Retailing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.49. H2O Retailing's value of 0.27 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, H2O Retailing's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.49, H2O Retailing 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PS Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.49, based on 312 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. H2O Retailing's current PS Ratio of 0.27 is 44.3% 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 H2O Retailing and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O Retailing's current PS Ratio is 0.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O Retailing stock overvalued right now?
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a current PS Ratio of 0.27. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.44, compared to a current price of $10.00 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 44.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.49. H2O Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF), the current PS Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 18, 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O Retailing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.44.
Key valuation signals for HTOCF:
PS Ratio: 0.27 (near median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $7.44 vs. price of $10.00 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#159 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTOCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O Retailing Corp is a Japan-based retailer that provides a broad range of merchandise to meet consumers' needs, from daily needs to special products. The company's core business is the department store business, which includes both the Hankyu and Hanshin department store chains. Superstore business is the company's another major business arm, including the Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis store chains. H2O Retailing also runs a specialty store business, engaged in providing cosmetics, ladies' footwear, and other products and services. In addition to retail businesses, the company operates other businesses as well, such as hotels and restaurants.
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