Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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Price €9.71
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What is Barco NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Barco NV CHIX:BARB 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.78. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Barco NV ranks better than 75.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Barco NV's current share price is €9.705. Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €10.71. Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

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

CHIX:BARb' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.33   Max: 4.85
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, Barco NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.85. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.33.

CHIX:BARb's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.34% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs CHIX:BARb: 0.83

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.

Barco NV's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €8.700. 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 €10.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Barco NV  (CHIX:BARb) 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.


Barco NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Barco NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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.

Barco NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Barco NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.45 2.67 1.89 1.16 1.30

Barco NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.89 0.00 1.16 0.00 1.30

CHIX:BARB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.


Barco NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Barco NV 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.

Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.705/10.71
=0.91

* 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.

Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Barco NV's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=8.7/135.0700*135.0700
=8.700

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.0700.

Barco NV Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 6.878 102.614 9.053
201712 6.698 104.804 8.632
201812 7.255 107.252 9.137
201912 7.946 108.065 9.932
202012 7.464 108.511 9.291
202112 7.783 114.705 9.165
202212 8.393 126.578 8.956
202312 8.828 128.292 9.294
202412 8.974 132.346 9.159
202512 8.700 135.070 8.700

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 0.91 mean?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 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 Barco NV and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #489 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Barco NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 4.85. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Barco NV's value of 0.91 is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #489 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #489 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Barco NV in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Barco NV's value of 0.91 is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Barco NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Barco NV 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 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Barco NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 57.7% 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 Barco NV and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barco NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.78, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 57.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.78.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (61% below median its 10-year median of 2.33)
  • GF Value™: €17.78 vs. price of €9.71 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100
  • Industry Position: 57.7% below the Hardware median (#489 of 1983)

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


Barco NV Business Description

Address 35 President Kennedypark, Kortrijk, BEL, 8500
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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