Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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CHIX:QLINES Q-linea AB CHIX:QLINES
67 GF Score
Price kr1,610.00
GF Value kr1,921.76
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What is Q-linea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Q-linea AB CHIX:QLINES 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QLINES with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1,921.76. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 524 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Q-linea AB ranks better than 99.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Q-linea AB's current share price is kr1610.00. Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr76,438.85. Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.02.

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

CHIX:QLINEs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.03   Max: 0.3
Current: 0.01

During the past 11 years, Q-linea AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.30. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.

CHIX:QLINEs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.81% of 524 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs CHIX:QLINEs: 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.

Q-linea AB's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr17.838. 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 kr76,438.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Q-linea AB  (CHIX:QLINEs) 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.


Q-linea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Q-linea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Q-linea 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.

Q-linea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Q-linea AB Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Q-linea AB Quarterly Data
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CHIX:QLINES vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Q-linea 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.


Q-linea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Q-linea 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.

Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1610.00/76438.85
=0.02

* 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.

Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Q-linea AB'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)
=17.838/133.3900*133.3900
=17.838

Current CPI (Dec25) = 133.3900.

Q-linea AB Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 48.034 102.022 62.803
201712 8.591 103.793 11.041
201812 2,967.965 105.912 3,737.990
201912 1,970.780 107.766 2,439.383
202012 1,864.755 108.296 2,296.856
202112 1,947.751 112.486 2,309.716
202212 738.416 126.365 779.465
202312 214.519 131.912 216.923
202412 -31.059 132.987 -31.153
202512 17.838 133.390 17.838

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 0.02 mean?
Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 as of Jul. 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 Q-linea AB and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Q-linea AB ranks #1 out of 524 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Q-linea AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.30. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Q-linea AB's value of 0.02 is 98.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q-linea AB ranks #1 out of 524 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Q-linea AB has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q-linea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Q-linea AB ranks #1 out of 524 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Q-linea AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Q-linea AB's value of 0.02 is 98.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Q-linea AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Q-linea 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.80, based on 524 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. Q-linea AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 98.9% 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 Q-linea AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q-linea AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q-linea AB stock overvalued right now?
Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1,921.76, compared to a current price of kr1,610.00 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 98.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Q-linea AB's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Jul. 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 Q-linea AB (CHIX:QLINES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-linea AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1,610.00 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1,921.76.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:QLINES:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
  • GF Value™: kr1,921.76 vs. price of kr1,610.00 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#1 of 524)

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


Q-linea AB Business Description

Other Exchanges QLINEA:Sweden3F80:Germany
Address Dag Hammarskjolds vag 52 A, Uppsala, SWE, SE-752 37
Q-linea AB is a company that develops infection diagnostics solutions that benefit patients, healthcare providers, and society, enabling rapid diagnosis of blood infections such as sepsis within six hours of a positive blood culture. It focuses on developing instruments and consumables that benefit patients, healthcare providers, and society. It develops and delivers solutions for healthcare providers, enabling them to diagnose and treat infectious diseases in the shortest possible time. The company's product, ASTar, is a fully automated instrument (AST, antibiotic susceptibility testing), which produces a sensitivity profile from a positive blood culture.
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