EACO (EACO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.46 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 89% Above Median

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EACO EACO Corp EACO
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Price $105.01
GF Value $54.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EACO Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

EACO EACO 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.46 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates EACO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,972 Hardware companies, EACO ranks worse than 81.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), EACO's current share price is $105.01. EACO's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $19.25. EACO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.46.

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

EACO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 2.89   Max: 350
Current: 5.25

During the past years, EACO's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 350.00. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.89.

EACO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.03% of 1972 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs EACO: 5.25

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.

EACO's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $38.765. 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 $19.25 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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EACO  (OTCPK:EACO) 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.


EACO Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


EACO Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EACO'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.

EACO Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

EACO Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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EACO Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 2.63 4.78 4.30 4.51 5.45

EACO vs CLMB, NLST, SPRS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, EACO'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.


EACO Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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EACO 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=105.01/19.25
=5.46

* 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.

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

For example, EACO's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=38.765/335.1230*335.1230
=38.765

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

EACO Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 6.343 240.849 8.826
201611 6.463 241.353 8.974
201702 6.600 243.603 9.080
201705 6.883 244.733 9.425
201708 7.164 245.519 9.779
201711 7.436 246.669 10.103
201802 7.687 248.991 10.346
201805 8.166 251.588 10.877
201808 8.615 252.146 11.450
201811 9.039 252.038 12.019
201902 9.463 252.776 12.546
201905 10.000 256.092 13.086
201908 10.528 256.558 13.752
201911 10.875 257.208 14.169
202002 11.398 258.678 14.766
202005 11.761 256.394 15.372
202008 12.097 259.918 15.597
202011 12.252 260.229 15.778
202102 12.553 263.014 15.995
202105 13.227 269.195 16.466
202108 13.805 273.567 16.911
202111 15.098 277.948 18.204
202202 15.800 283.716 18.663
202205 16.884 292.296 19.358
202208 18.048 296.171 20.422
202211 18.995 297.711 21.382
202302 20.040 300.840 22.324
202305 21.120 304.127 23.273
202308 22.361 307.026 24.407
202311 22.696 307.051 24.771
202402 23.832 310.326 25.736
202405 24.076 314.069 25.690
202408 25.428 314.796 27.070
202411 26.833 315.493 28.503
202502 28.199 319.082 29.617
202505 30.179 321.465 31.461
202508 32.055 323.976 33.158
202511 33.966 324.122 35.119
202602 35.991 326.785 36.909
202605 38.765 335.123 38.765

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 5.46 mean?
EACO (EACO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.46 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 EACO and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, EACO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 350.00. According to the industry distribution chart, EACO ranks #1598 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is EACO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
EACO's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.46 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 350.00. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. EACO's value of 5.46 is 173% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EACO ranks #1598 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EACO has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EACO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CLMB and NLST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, EACO ranks #1598 out of 1972 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places EACO in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. EACO's value of 5.46 is 173% above this benchmark. Historically, EACO's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 350.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 2.00, EACO 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 2.00, 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. EACO's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.46 is 173% 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 EACO 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. EACO's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.46, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EACO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EACO (EACO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.14, compared to a current price of $105.01 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.46, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 173% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. EACO's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 EACO (EACO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.46 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 EACO (EACO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EACO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $105.01 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.14. GuruFocus considers EACO to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EACO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.46 (89% above median its 10-year median of 2.89)
  • GF Value™: $54.14 vs. price of $105.01 (94% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 173% above the Hardware median (#1598 of 1972)

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


EACO Business Description

Address 5065 East Hunter Avenue, Anaheim, CA, USA, 92807
EACO Corp is a holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, distributes electronic components and fasteners. Its products include electronic components such as spacers and standoffs, card guides and ejectors, component holders and fuses, circuit board connectors, and cable components, as well as a large variety of fasteners and hardware. It also provides customized services and solutions for a wide range of production needs, including special packaging, bin stocking, kitting and assembly, bar coding, electronic requisitioning, and integrated supply programs. It operates through three divisions, Bisco Industries, National-Precision, and Fast-Cor. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Asia, Canada, and other regions.
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