Fortive (BSP:F1TV34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:F1TV34 Fortive Corp BSP:F1TV34
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Price R$153.84
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What is Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fortive BSP:F1TV34 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates BSP:F1TV34 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$162.67. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,943 Hardware companies, Fortive ranks worse than 54.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Fortive's current share price is R$153.84. Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$65.88. Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:F1TV34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 2.29   Max: 2.56
Current: 2.32

During the past years, Fortive's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 2.29.

BSP:F1TV34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.19% of 1943 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.03 vs BSP:F1TV34: 2.32

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Fortive's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$51.314. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$65.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Fortive  (BSP:F1TV34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fortive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Fortive Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.10 1.96 2.22 2.18 2.36

BSP:F1TV34 vs MKSI, TRMB, CGNX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Fortive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=153.84/65.88
=2.34

* 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.

Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fortive's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=51.314/333.9520*333.9520
=51.314

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Fortive Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.027 241.428 16.636
201612 13.032 241.432 18.026
201703 13.032 243.801 17.851
201706 15.050 244.955 20.518
201709 15.659 246.819 21.187
201712 17.954 246.524 24.321
201803 19.252 249.554 25.763
201806 30.387 251.989 40.271
201809 34.241 252.439 45.297
201812 38.285 251.233 50.890
201903 39.271 254.202 51.591
201906 40.302 256.143 52.545
201909 43.881 256.759 57.074
201912 45.119 256.974 58.635
202003 52.533 258.115 67.968
202006 56.928 257.797 73.745
202009 61.463 260.280 78.860
202012 68.242 260.474 87.493
202103 74.988 264.877 94.543
202106 64.575 271.696 79.372
202109 68.586 274.310 83.498
202112 74.896 278.802 89.711
202203 66.380 287.504 77.104
202206 67.030 296.311 75.545
202209 69.590 296.808 78.299
202212 71.966 296.797 80.975
202303 72.713 301.836 80.450
202306 68.728 305.109 75.225
202309 70.818 307.789 76.838
202312 72.085 306.746 78.478
202403 74.108 312.332 79.238
202406 80.707 314.175 85.787
202409 84.248 315.301 89.232
202412 91.091 315.605 96.386
202503 86.705 319.799 90.542
202506 85.123 322.561 88.129
202509 54.912 324.800 56.459
202512 56.171 324.054 57.887
202603 52.049 330.213 52.638
202606 51.314 333.952 51.314

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 mean?
Fortive (BSP:F1TV34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1053 out of 1943 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fortive's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 2.56. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Fortive's value of 2.34 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1053 out of 1943 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MKSI and TRMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1053 out of 1943 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Fortive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Fortive's value of 2.34 is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortive's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Fortive 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.03, based on 1,943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fortive's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 15.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortive's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Fortive (BSP:F1TV34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34. The stock's GF Value™ is R$162.67, compared to a current price of R$153.84 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 15.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.03. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortive (BSP:F1TV34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 24, 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 Fortive (BSP:F1TV34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$153.84 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$162.67.

Key valuation signals for BSP:F1TV34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (near median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: R$162.67 vs. price of R$153.84 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.3% above the Hardware median (#1053 of 1943)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:F1TV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fortive Business Description

Address 6920 Seaway Boulevard, Everett, WA, USA, 98203
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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