Cohu (COHU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.89 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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COHU Cohu Inc COHU
59 GF Score
Price $50.61
GF Value $28.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cohu COHU -1.27% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.89 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates COHU with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 725 Semiconductors companies, Cohu ranks better than 52.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Cohu's current share price is $50.61. Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.53. Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.89.

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

COHU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.93   Max: 4.4
Current: 2.92

During the past years, Cohu's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.40. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.93.

COHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.28% of 725 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.16 vs COHU: 2.92

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.

Cohu's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.362. 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 $17.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cohu  (NAS:COHU) 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.


Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohu'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.

Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cohu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cohu 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 1.17 1.21 1.38 1.78 4.22

COHU vs AEHR, AMBA, PLAB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Cohu'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.


Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Cohu 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.

Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=50.61/17.53
=2.89

* 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.

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

For example, Cohu'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)
=16.362/333.9520*333.9520
=16.362

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cohu Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.021 241.428 12.478
201612 8.772 241.432 12.134
201703 8.995 243.801 12.321
201706 9.486 244.955 12.932
201709 9.882 246.819 13.371
201712 10.147 246.524 13.746
201803 10.361 249.554 13.865
201806 10.541 251.989 13.970
201809 10.692 252.439 14.144
201812 13.400 251.233 17.812
201903 12.890 254.202 16.934
201906 12.526 256.143 16.331
201909 11.917 256.759 15.500
201912 11.670 256.974 15.166
202003 11.152 258.115 14.429
202006 11.150 257.797 14.444
202009 11.310 260.280 14.511
202012 12.142 260.474 15.567
202103 15.481 264.877 19.518
202106 17.496 271.696 21.505
202109 17.911 274.310 21.805
202112 18.178 278.802 21.774
202203 18.247 287.504 21.195
202206 18.198 296.311 20.510
202209 18.516 296.808 20.833
202212 18.850 296.797 21.210
202303 19.734 301.836 21.834
202306 20.030 305.109 21.924
202309 19.927 307.789 21.621
202312 20.141 306.746 21.927
202403 19.443 312.332 20.789
202406 19.101 314.175 20.303
202409 18.976 315.301 20.098
202412 18.345 315.605 19.411
202503 17.802 319.799 18.590
202506 17.787 322.561 18.415
202509 17.796 324.800 18.297
202512 16.769 324.054 17.281
202603 16.303 330.213 16.488
202606 16.362 333.952 16.362

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 2.89 mean?
Cohu (COHU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.89 as of Aug. 25, 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 Cohu and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #346 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cohu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.89 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 4.40. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16. Cohu's value of 2.89 is 8.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohu ranks #346 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohu has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AEHR and AMBA?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #346 out of 725 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Cohu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16. Cohu's value of 2.89 is 8.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cohu's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 4.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 3.16, Cohu 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.16, based on 725 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. Cohu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.89 is 8.5% 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 Cohu and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.89, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu (COHU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.56, compared to a current price of $50.61 — trading 77.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.89, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 8.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.16. Cohu's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Cohu (COHU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.89 as of Aug. 25, 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 Cohu (COHU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.61 is trading 77.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.56. GuruFocus considers Cohu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for COHU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.89 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: $28.56 vs. price of $50.61 (77.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.5% below the Semiconductors median (#346 of 725)

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


Cohu Business Description

Other Exchanges CU3:Germany
Address 17087 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127-1711
Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment), Semiconductor Handlers, Interface Products such as test contactors, probe heads, and probe pins, Spares and Kits, Bare Board PCB Test Systems, and services. It has one reportable segment, Semiconductor Test and Inspection Equipment (Semiconductor Test & Inspection). Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Philippines, followed by Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and the Rest of the world.
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