Hexagon AB (CHIX:HEXABS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.74 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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CHIX:HEXABS Hexagon AB CHIX:HEXABS
85 GF Score
Price kr95.66
GF Value kr76.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hexagon AB CHIX:HEXABS -1.01% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HEXABS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr76.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Hexagon AB ranks worse than 60.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Hexagon AB's current share price is kr95.66. Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr34.88. Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.74.

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

CHIX:HEXABs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 4.09   Max: 7.02
Current: 2.81

During the past years, Hexagon AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.02. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 4.09.

CHIX:HEXABs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.91% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.085 vs CHIX:HEXABs: 2.81

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.

Hexagon AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr23.092. 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 kr34.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hexagon AB  (CHIX:HEXABs) 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.


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexagon 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.

Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hexagon AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hexagon AB 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 2.35 2.72 2.62 2.11 2.30

CHIX:HEXABS vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Hexagon 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.


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Hexagon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=95.66/34.88
=2.74

* 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.

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

For example, Hexagon AB'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)
=23.092/134.6100*134.6100
=23.092

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Hexagon AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.966 101.138 21.250
201612 17.617 102.022 23.244
201703 17.552 102.022 23.159
201706 16.820 102.752 22.035
201709 16.608 103.279 21.646
201712 18.078 103.793 23.446
201803 18.732 103.962 24.254
201806 19.715 104.875 25.305
201809 21.000 105.679 26.749
201812 21.454 105.912 27.267
201903 23.250 105.886 29.557
201906 23.038 106.742 29.053
201909 24.738 107.214 31.059
201912 24.701 107.766 30.854
202003 26.136 106.563 33.015
202006 25.145 107.498 31.487
202009 24.985 107.635 31.247
202012 23.510 108.296 29.223
202103 25.333 108.360 31.470
202106 25.087 108.928 31.002
202109 26.478 110.338 32.303
202112 33.264 112.486 39.806
202203 35.578 114.825 41.708
202206 37.812 118.384 42.995
202209 41.775 122.296 45.981
202212 40.179 126.365 42.801
202303 41.228 127.042 43.684
202306 42.649 129.407 44.364
202309 44.592 130.224 46.094
202312 41.729 131.912 42.583
202403 43.976 132.205 44.776
202406 43.588 132.716 44.210
202409 43.162 132.304 43.914
202412 47.825 132.987 48.409
202503 44.702 132.825 45.303
202506 41.077 133.699 41.357
202509 40.882 133.480 41.228
202512 41.442 133.390 41.821
202603 48.262 133.560 48.641
202606 23.092 134.610 23.092

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 2.74 mean?
Hexagon AB (CHIX:HEXABS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 as of Aug. 13, 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.09. Over the past decade, Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1195 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 7.02. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Hexagon AB's value of 2.74 is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1195 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexagon AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1195 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hexagon AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Hexagon AB's value of 2.74 is 31.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.09 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Hexagon AB 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 2.09, based on 1,962 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. Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 is 31.4% 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB (CHIX:HEXABS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr76.32, compared to a current price of kr95.66 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.09 and 31.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Hexagon AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hexagon AB (CHIX:HEXABS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Aug. 13, 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 Hexagon AB (CHIX:HEXABS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr95.66 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr76.32. GuruFocus considers Hexagon AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HEXABS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.74 (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.09)
  • GF Value™: kr76.32 vs. price of kr95.66 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.4% above the Hardware median (#1195 of 1962)

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


Hexagon AB Business Description

Address Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, SWE, 111 23
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining hardware such as sensors and measuring devices, software, and services. Customers are mainly in heavy industry, such as oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, and agriculture. Major products include measuring technology, mapping tools, and software. Around 40% of revenue is generated in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the rest in Asia.
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