Fingerprint Cards AB (CHIX:FINGBS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.01 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 100% Below Median

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CHIX:FINGBS Fingerprint Cards AB CHIX:FINGBS
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Price kr91.40
GF Value kr46.14
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What is Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fingerprint Cards AB CHIX:FINGBS 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 3.50. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FINGBS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of kr46.14. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,972 Hardware companies, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks better than 99.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Fingerprint Cards AB's current share price is kr91.39932. Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10,065.46. Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.01.

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

CHIX:FINGBs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 3.5   Max: 22.56
Current: 0.01

During the past years, Fingerprint Cards AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 22.56. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 3.50.

CHIX:FINGBs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.95% of 1972 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs CHIX:FINGBs: 0.01

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.

Fingerprint Cards AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr26.088. 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 kr10,065.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fingerprint Cards AB  (CHIX:FINGBs) 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.


Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fingerprint Cards AB'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.

Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fingerprint Cards AB Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Fingerprint Cards AB Quarterly Data
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CHIX:FINGBS vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fingerprint Cards AB'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.


Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Fingerprint Cards AB 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.

Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=91.39932/10065.46
=0.01

* 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.

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

For example, Fingerprint Cards AB'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)
=26.088/133.5600*133.5600
=26.088

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Fingerprint Cards AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2,149.136 101.019 2,841.421
201609 1,962.569 101.138 2,591.726
201612 2,451.652 102.022 3,209.545
201703 2,510.352 102.022 3,286.392
201706 2,538.436 102.752 3,299.522
201709 2,579.736 103.279 3,336.108
201712 2,566.960 103.793 3,303.153
201803 2,418.392 103.962 3,106.915
201806 1,970.485 104.875 2,509.456
201809 1,962.004 105.679 2,479.639
201812 1,955.396 105.912 2,465.853
201903 1,990.419 105.886 2,510.623
201906 1,990.308 106.742 2,490.367
201909 2,057.819 107.214 2,563.497
201912 1,981.167 107.766 2,455.365
202003 2,048.552 106.563 2,567.543
202006 1,873.898 107.498 2,328.213
202009 1,835.480 107.635 2,277.572
202012 1,356.537 108.296 1,673.003
202103 1,333.101 108.360 1,643.132
202106 1,135.765 108.928 1,392.602
202109 1,175.647 110.338 1,423.074
202112 1,208.471 112.486 1,434.877
202203 1,202.706 114.825 1,398.939
202206 1,274.000 118.384 1,437.323
202209 1,301.412 122.296 1,421.275
202212 767.493 126.365 811.191
202303 701.594 127.042 737.592
202306 661.293 129.407 682.518
202309 555.467 130.224 569.699
202312 446.770 131.912 452.352
202403 414.600 132.205 418.848
202406 188.751 132.716 189.951
202409 80.772 132.304 81.539
202412 70.724 132.987 71.029
202503 43.567 132.825 43.808
202506 38.914 133.699 38.874
202509 37.806 133.480 37.829
202512 35.697 133.390 35.742
202603 26.088 133.560 26.088

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 0.01 mean?
Fingerprint Cards AB (CHIX:FINGBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01 as of Aug. 03, 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 Fingerprint Cards AB and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 3.50. Over the past decade, Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 22.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks #1 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fingerprint Cards AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 3.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 22.56. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Fingerprint Cards AB's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks #1 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fingerprint Cards AB has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks #1 out of 1972 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Fingerprint Cards AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Fingerprint Cards AB's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Fingerprint Cards AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 22.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Fingerprint Cards AB 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 2.00, based on 1,972 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. Fingerprint Cards AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01 is 99.5% 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 Fingerprint Cards AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fingerprint Cards AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fingerprint Cards AB stock overvalued right now?
Fingerprint Cards AB (CHIX:FINGBS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01. The stock's GF Value™ is kr46.14, compared to a current price of kr91.40 — trading 98.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 99.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Fingerprint Cards AB's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Fingerprint Cards AB (CHIX:FINGBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01 as of Aug. 03, 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 Fingerprint Cards AB (CHIX:FINGBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fingerprint Cards AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr91.40 is trading 98.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr46.14.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FINGBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.01 (100% below median its 10-year median of 3.50)
  • GF Value™: kr46.14 vs. price of kr91.40 (98.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.5% below the Hardware median (#1 of 1972)

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


Fingerprint Cards AB Business Description

Other Exchanges FING B:Sweden0RGY:UK
Address P.O. Box 2412, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-403 16
Fingerprint Cards AB is a Sweden-based company that is principally engaged in offering a broad range of biometric solutions. The company's products include fingerprint touch sensors, fingerprint swipe sensors, fingerprint area sensors, biometric modules, development kits, solutions, and others. The company targets the smartphone/tablet market and vertical markets where it can integrate its products; smartcards, the automotive industry, and the Internet of Things are prioritized markets. on.
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