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HerculesLSE:HERC +1.67%56 PS Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks better than 91.66% 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, Hercules's share price is £0.305.
Hercules's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.57. Hence, Hercules's PS Ratio for today is 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hercules's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HERC'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.31 Max: 1.06
Current: 0.18
During the past 9 years, Hercules's highest PS Ratio was 1.06. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.
LSE:HERC's PS Ratio is ranked better than 91.66% of 1067
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs LSE:HERC: 0.18
Hercules PLC revenue growth has slowed down over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Hercules was 10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 34.30% per year.
During the past 9 years, Hercules's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 49.70% per year. The lowest was 18.10% per year. And the median was 19.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Hercules (LSE:HERC) 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.
Hercules PS Ratio Related Terms
Hercules PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.
Hercules PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules'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.
Hercules's Share Price of today is £0.305.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hercules's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.57.
* 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:
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a PS Ratio of 0.19 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Hercules' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #89 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Hercules' PS Ratio too high?
Hercules' current PS Ratio of 0.19 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.06. The Business Services industry median PS Ratio is 1.02. Hercules' value of 0.19 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #89 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #89 out of 1067 companies for PS Ratio. This places Hercules in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.02. Hercules' value of 0.19 is 81.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hercules' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Hercules 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 1.02, based on 1,067 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. Hercules's current PS Ratio of 0.19 is 81.4% 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current PS Ratio is 0.19, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.19, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 81.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.02. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current PS Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 17, 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
PS Ratio: 0.19 (39% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.31 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% below the Business Services median (#89 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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