Solar AS (CHIX:SOLABC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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CHIX:SOLABC Solar AS CHIX:SOLABC
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Price kr198.20
GF Value kr303.99
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What is Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Solar AS CHIX:SOLABC 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SOLABC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of kr303.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Solar AS ranks better than 80.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Solar AS's current share price is kr198.20. Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr265.50. Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.75.

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

CHIX:SOLABc' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.31   Max: 3.49
Current: 0.75

During the past years, Solar AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.49. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.31.

CHIX:SOLABc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.13% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs CHIX:SOLABc: 0.75

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.

Solar AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr243.678. 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 kr265.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Solar AS  (CHIX:SOLABc) 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.


Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solar AS'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.

Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Solar AS 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 3.15 2.34 1.79 1.16 0.78

Solar AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.92 1.19 0.77 0.78 0.77

CHIX:SOLABC vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Solar AS'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.


Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Solar AS 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.

Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=198.20/265.50
=0.75

* 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.

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

For example, Solar AS'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)
=243.678/121.6800*121.6800
=243.678

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.6800.

Solar AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 226.563 100.600 274.038
201609 223.486 100.200 271.395
201612 230.611 100.300 279.768
201703 236.092 101.200 283.870
201706 232.392 101.200 279.422
201709 239.107 101.800 285.801
201712 218.005 101.300 261.864
201803 218.416 101.700 261.326
201806 217.046 102.300 258.164
201809 225.404 102.400 267.843
201812 224.445 102.100 267.487
201903 207.591 102.900 245.478
201906 212.661 102.900 251.473
201909 207.180 102.900 244.992
201912 218.142 102.900 257.955
202003 197.451 103.300 232.583
202006 221.156 103.200 260.758
202009 231.296 103.500 271.924
202012 232.392 103.400 273.476
202103 221.690 104.300 258.631
202106 227.441 105.000 263.572
202109 244.283 105.800 280.949
202112 267.287 106.600 305.098
202203 247.569 109.900 274.106
202206 219.088 113.600 234.671
202209 241.545 116.400 252.502
202212 264.412 115.900 277.598
202303 234.150 117.300 242.893
202306 241.134 116.400 252.072
202309 254.827 117.400 264.117
202312 264.549 116.700 275.838
202403 229.632 118.400 235.993
202406 235.930 118.500 242.261
202409 244.283 118.900 249.995
202412 250.308 118.900 256.160
202503 238.395 120.200 241.330
202506 234.013 120.700 235.913
202509 235.794 121.600 235.949
202512 245.314 121.200 246.286
202603 243.678 121.680 243.678

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 0.75 mean?
Solar AS (CHIX:SOLABC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 Solar AS and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Solar AS ranks #394 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Solar AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 3.49. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Solar AS's value of 0.75 is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solar AS ranks #394 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solar AS has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solar AS ranks #394 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Solar AS in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Solar AS's value of 0.75 is 65.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Solar AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 3.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Solar AS 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. Solar AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 65.1% 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 Solar AS 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. Solar AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar AS (CHIX:SOLABC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr303.99, compared to a current price of kr198.20 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 65.1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Solar AS's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Solar AS (CHIX:SOLABC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 Solar AS (CHIX:SOLABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr198.20 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr303.99. GuruFocus considers Solar AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SOLABC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (43% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: kr303.99 vs. price of kr198.20 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.1% below the Hardware median (#394 of 1983)

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


Solar AS Business Description

Address Industrivej Vest 43, Vejen, DNK, 6600
Solar AS is an sourcing and services company mainly within electrical, heating & plumbing and climate & energy solutions. Its core business centres on product sourcing, value-adding services and optimisation of customer's businesses. It has three business segment; Installation, Industry and Trade. Installation covers installation of electrical, and heating and plumbing products, while industry covers industry, offshore and marine, and utility and infrastructure, trade covers other small areas. Key revenue is generated from Installation segment. The company operates in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Poland and Others.
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