Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (BUE:ERIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.82 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 47% Above Median

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BUE:ERIC Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson BUE:ERIC
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Price ARS8,135.00
GF Value ARS5,854.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson BUE:ERIC +0.87% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates BUE:ERIC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS5,854.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,963 Hardware companies, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson ranks worse than 59.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current share price is ARS8135.00. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS2,885.36. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.82.

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

BUE:ERIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 1.92   Max: 3.47
Current: 2.73

During the past years, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.47. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.92.

BUE:ERIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.86% of 1963 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs BUE:ERIC: 2.73

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.

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS9,796.711. 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 ARS2,885.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson  (BUE:ERIC) 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.


Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson'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.

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson 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 2.11 2.07 2.46 2.93 3.01

BUE:ERIC vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson'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.


Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson 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.

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8135.00/2885.36
=2.82

* 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.

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

For example, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson'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)
=9796.711/134.6100*134.6100
=9,796.711

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 142.600 101.138 189.795
201612 141.771 102.022 187.057
201703 133.263 102.022 175.831
201706 142.726 102.752 186.977
201709 153.510 103.279 200.079
201712 132.298 103.793 171.579
201803 137.917 103.962 178.575
201806 157.564 104.875 202.239
201809 234.806 105.679 299.088
201812 217.847 105.912 276.876
201903 215.629 105.886 274.123
201906 242.783 106.742 306.170
201909 272.274 107.214 341.848
201912 315.711 107.766 394.353
202003 303.408 106.563 383.265
202006 349.547 107.498 437.707
202009 417.315 107.635 521.900
202012 506.841 108.296 629.996
202103 568.917 108.360 706.739
202106 632.406 108.928 781.511
202109 661.177 110.338 806.620
202112 725.822 112.486 868.579
202203 753.080 114.825 882.838
202206 933.512 118.384 1,061.465
202209 1,060.186 122.296 1,166.934
202212 1,307.953 126.365 1,393.291
202303 1,442.815 127.042 1,528.768
202306 1,791.833 129.407 1,863.883
202309 2,024.877 130.224 2,093.084
202312 2,085.581 131.912 2,128.241
202403 5,301.102 132.205 5,397.520
202406 4,296.383 132.716 4,357.697
202409 4,830.863 132.304 4,915.052
202412 5,202.316 132.987 5,265.798
202503 5,432.198 132.825 5,505.221
202506 6,471.894 133.699 6,515.997
202509 8,924.610 133.480 9,000.163
202512 10,264.467 133.390 10,358.347
202603 9,223.942 133.560 9,296.457
202606 9,796.711 134.610 9,796.711

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 2.82 mean?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (BUE:ERIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 as of Aug. 14, 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson ranks #1175 out of 1963 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.47. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's value of 2.82 is 35.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson ranks #1175 out of 1963 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson ranks #1175 out of 1963 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's value of 2.82 is 35.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson 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 2.08, based on 1,963 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. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 is 35.6% 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (BUE:ERIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5,854.35, compared to a current price of ARS8,135.00 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 35.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.08. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (BUE:ERIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82 as of Aug. 14, 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (BUE:ERIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS8,135.00 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS5,854.35. GuruFocus considers Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:ERIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.82 (47% above median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: ARS5,854.35 vs. price of ARS8,135.00 (39% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.6% above the Hardware median (#1175 of 1963)

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


Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Business Description

Address Torshamnsgatan 21, Kista, Stockholm, SWE, SE-164 83
Ericsson is a networking equipment and software provider, primarily selling mobile networking equipment and services to wireless service providers. Ericsson operates in three segments: networks, cloud software and services, and enterprise. While large wireless carriers are its largest customers, Ericsson has expanded its offerings for large enterprises. These products and services include private 5G networking, contact centers as a service, and application performance interfaces. Ericsson aims to combine its 5G network expertise with cloud-native, as-a-service platforms offering a more comprehensive hardware and software package. Ericsson also monetizes its research and development investments by licensing patents to handset manufacturers.
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