FLTCF (Filtronic) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 42.93 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 3989% Above Median

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FLTCF Filtronic PLC FLTCF
81 GF Score
Price $3.86
GF Value $1.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Filtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Filtronic FLTCF +3.16% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 3989% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates FLTCF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Hardware companies, Filtronic ranks worse than 98.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Filtronic's current share price is $3.8635. Filtronic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was $0.09. Filtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 42.93.

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

FLTCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 1.05   Max: 57.86
Current: 36.77

During the past 13 years, Filtronic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 57.86. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.05.

FLTCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.54% of 1984 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FLTCF: 36.77

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.

Filtronic's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was $0.216. 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 $0.09 for the trailing ten years ended in May25.

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Filtronic  (OTCPK:FLTCF) 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.


Filtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Filtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Filtronic'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.

Filtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Filtronic Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 1.05 1.64 8.88 16.93

Filtronic Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 0.00 8.88 0.00 16.93 0.00

FLTCF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Filtronic'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.


Filtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Filtronic 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.8635/0.09
=42.93

* 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.

Filtronic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May25 is calculated as:

For example, Filtronic's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May25 (Change)*Current CPI (May25)
=0.216/138.0000*138.0000
=0.216

Current CPI (May25) = 138.0000.

Filtronic Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 0.057 100.800 0.078
201705 0.067 103.500 0.089
201805 0.079 105.900 0.103
201905 0.068 107.900 0.087
202005 0.054 108.600 0.069
202105 0.061 111.000 0.076
202205 0.064 119.700 0.074
202305 0.067 129.100 0.072
202405 0.101 132.700 0.105
202505 0.216 138.000 0.216

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 42.93 mean?
Filtronic (FLTCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 42.93 as of Jul. 16, 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 Filtronic and its competitors. This is 3989% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Filtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 57.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #1955 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Filtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Filtronic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 42.93 is 3989% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 57.86. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Filtronic's value of 42.93 is 1896.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #1955 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Filtronic has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Filtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #1955 out of 1984 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Filtronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Filtronic's value of 42.93 is 1896.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Filtronic's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 57.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Filtronic 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 2.15, based on 1,984 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. Filtronic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 42.93 is 1896.7% 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 Filtronic 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. Filtronic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.93, which is 3989% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Filtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic (FLTCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.69, compared to a current price of $3.86 — trading 128.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.93, which is 3989% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 1896.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Filtronic's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Filtronic (FLTCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.93 as of Jul. 16, 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 Filtronic (FLTCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.86 is trading 128.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.69. GuruFocus considers Filtronic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FLTCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 42.93 (3989% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: $1.69 vs. price of $3.86 (128.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1896.7% above the Hardware median (#1955 of 1984)

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


Filtronic Business Description

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Address 1 Rosalind Franklin Way, NETPark, Sedgefield, Durham, GBR, TS21 3FR
Filtronic PLC designs and manufactures a broad range of customized RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and subsystems. Its products are used in mobile wireless communication equipment, point-to-point communication systems, and adjacent defense sectors. Its customer base includes international original equipment manufacturers as well as a wide range of mobile phone network operators. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Americas, and the Rest of the world.
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