Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.34 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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What is Positivo Tecnologia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Positivo Tecnologia BSP:POSI3 +2.27% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates BSP:POSI3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Positivo Tecnologia ranks better than 91.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Positivo Tecnologia's current share price is R$3.60. Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$10.45. Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.34.

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

BSP:POSI3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.57   Max: 1.74
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Positivo Tecnologia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.74. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.57.

BSP:POSI3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
91.81% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs BSP:POSI3: 0.34

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.

Positivo Tecnologia's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$11.183. 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$10.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Positivo Tecnologia  (BSP:POSI3) 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.


Positivo Tecnologia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Positivo Tecnologia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Positivo Tecnologia'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.

Positivo Tecnologia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Positivo Tecnologia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Positivo Tecnologia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.50 0.44 0.43 0.39 0.39

BSP:POSI3 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Positivo Tecnologia'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.


Positivo Tecnologia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Positivo Tecnologia 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.

Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.60/10.45
=0.34

* 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.

Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=11.183/175.0655*175.0655
=11.183

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Positivo Tecnologia Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.574 108.851 10.573
201609 6.613 109.986 10.526
201612 6.524 110.802 10.308
201703 6.392 111.869 10.003
201706 6.458 112.115 10.084
201709 6.451 112.777 10.014
201712 5.873 114.068 9.014
201803 5.882 114.868 8.965
201806 5.722 117.038 8.559
201809 6.019 117.881 8.939
201812 5.921 118.340 8.759
201903 5.879 120.124 8.568
201906 5.977 120.977 8.649
201909 6.071 121.292 8.762
201912 6.085 123.436 8.630
202003 6.229 124.092 8.788
202006 6.243 123.557 8.846
202009 6.633 125.095 9.283
202012 7.279 129.012 9.877
202103 7.725 131.660 10.272
202106 7.825 133.871 10.233
202109 8.493 137.913 10.781
202112 8.384 141.992 10.337
202203 7.878 146.537 9.412
202206 9.131 149.784 10.672
202209 9.477 147.800 11.225
202212 9.973 150.207 11.623
202303 9.926 153.352 11.331
202306 9.920 154.519 11.239
202309 10.327 155.464 11.629
202312 11.328 157.148 12.620
202403 11.747 159.372 12.904
202406 11.889 161.052 12.924
202409 11.835 162.342 12.763
202412 11.723 164.740 12.458
202503 11.527 168.102 12.005
202506 11.478 169.670 11.843
202509 11.468 170.739 11.759
202512 11.321 171.765 11.539
202603 11.183 175.066 11.183

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 0.34 mean?
Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.34 as of Jul. 29, 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 Positivo Tecnologia and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Positivo Tecnologia ranks #162 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Positivo Tecnologia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.34 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.74. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Positivo Tecnologia's value of 0.34 is 83.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Positivo Tecnologia ranks #162 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Positivo Tecnologia has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Positivo Tecnologia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Positivo Tecnologia ranks #162 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Positivo Tecnologia in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Positivo Tecnologia's value of 0.34 is 83.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Positivo Tecnologia's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Positivo Tecnologia 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Positivo Tecnologia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.34 is 83.2% 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 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 Positivo Tecnologia and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Positivo Tecnologia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Positivo Tecnologia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.57, compared to a current price of R$3.60 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 83.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Positivo Tecnologia's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34 as of Jul. 29, 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 Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positivo Tecnologia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.60 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.57. GuruFocus considers Positivo Tecnologia to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:POSI3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.34 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: R$5.57 vs. price of R$3.60 (35.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.2% below the Hardware median (#162 of 1977)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:POSI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Positivo Tecnologia Business Description

Address Rua Joao Bettega 5200, Bairro Cidade Industrial, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 81350-000
Positivo Tecnologia SA is a technology company. The Company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and development of information technology projects; the manufacturing, sale, and lease of software and hardware; the sale of IT equipment, educational application systems, and school administration systems, as well as planning and providing technical and educational support; the representation, sale, implementation, training, and provision of technical support services for equipment and technical, technological, and scientific education systems across various fields; the development, manufacturing, and sale of electronic voting machines; and the provision of services in the information technology industry, including managed IT services.
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