Zebra Technologies (BSP:Z1BR34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.95 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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BSP:Z1BR34 Zebra Technologies Corp BSP:Z1BR34
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Price R$62.34
GF Value R$54.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Zebra Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zebra Technologies BSP:Z1BR34 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.95 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.83. GuruFocus rates BSP:Z1BR34 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$54.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,945 Hardware companies, Zebra Technologies ranks worse than 86.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Zebra Technologies's current share price is R$62.34. Zebra Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$7.84. Zebra Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.95.

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

BSP:Z1BR34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.84   Med: 8.83   Max: 24.21
Current: 7.23

During the past years, Zebra Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 24.21. The lowest was 3.84. And the median was 8.83.

BSP:Z1BR34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.58% of 1945 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.03 vs BSP:Z1BR34: 7.23

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.

Zebra Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$12.381. 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$7.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Zebra Technologies  (BSP:Z1BR34) 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.


Zebra Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zebra Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zebra Technologies'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.

Zebra Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zebra Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zebra Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:Z1BR34 vs VSAT, VIAV, AAOI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Zebra Technologies'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.


Zebra Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Zebra Technologies 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.

Zebra Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.34/7.84
=7.95

* 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.

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

For example, Zebra Technologies'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)
=12.381/333.9520*333.9520
=12.381

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Zebra Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.536 241.428 2.125
201612 1.674 241.432 2.315
201703 1.571 243.801 2.152
201706 1.691 244.955 2.305
201709 1.598 246.819 2.162
201712 1.721 246.524 2.331
201803 2.008 249.554 2.687
201806 2.512 251.989 3.329
201809 3.088 252.439 4.085
201812 3.208 251.233 4.264
201903 3.480 254.202 4.572
201906 3.703 256.143 4.828
201909 4.304 256.759 5.598
201912 4.659 256.974 6.055
202003 5.301 258.115 6.858
202006 5.848 257.797 7.576
202009 6.521 260.280 8.367
202012 6.877 260.474 8.817
202103 8.463 264.877 10.670
202106 8.126 271.696 9.988
202109 9.270 274.310 11.286
202112 10.530 278.802 12.613
202203 9.132 287.504 10.607
202206 8.138 296.311 9.172
202209 8.963 296.808 10.085
202212 9.288 296.797 10.451
202303 9.761 301.836 10.800
202306 9.430 305.109 10.321
202309 9.658 307.789 10.479
202312 9.651 306.746 10.507
202403 10.234 312.332 10.942
202406 11.443 314.175 12.163
202409 12.252 315.301 12.977
202412 14.159 315.605 14.982
202503 13.609 319.799 14.211
202506 13.153 322.561 13.617
202509 13.202 324.800 13.574
202512 13.157 324.054 13.559
202603 12.502 330.213 12.644
202606 12.381 333.952 12.381

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 7.95 mean?
Zebra Technologies (BSP:Z1BR34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.95 as of Aug. 23, 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 Zebra Technologies and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.83. Over the past decade, Zebra Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.84 to 24.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Zebra Technologies ranks #1684 out of 1945 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Zebra Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zebra Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.95 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.84 to a high of 24.21. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Zebra Technologies' value of 7.95 is 291.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zebra Technologies ranks #1684 out of 1945 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zebra Technologies has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zebra Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VSAT and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zebra Technologies ranks #1684 out of 1945 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zebra Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Zebra Technologies' value of 7.95 is 291.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zebra Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.84 to 24.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.83 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Zebra Technologies 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 1,945 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. Zebra Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.95 is 291.6% 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 Zebra Technologies 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. Zebra Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.95, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zebra Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zebra Technologies (BSP:Z1BR34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$54.13, compared to a current price of R$62.34 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.95, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.83 and 291.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.03. Zebra Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Zebra Technologies (BSP:Z1BR34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.95 as of Aug. 23, 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 Zebra Technologies (BSP:Z1BR34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zebra Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$62.34 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$54.13. GuruFocus considers Zebra Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:Z1BR34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.95 (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.83)
  • GF Value™: R$54.13 vs. price of R$62.34 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 291.6% above the Hardware median (#1684 of 1945)

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Zebra Technologies Business Description

Address 3 Overlook Point, Lincolnshire, IL, USA, 60069
Zebra Technologies is the largest provider of automatic identification and data capture technology to enterprises. Its solutions include barcode printers and scanners, mobile computers, and workflow optimization software. The firm primarily serves the retail, transportation logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare markets, designing custom solutions to improve efficiency at its customers.
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