Hexagon Composites ASA (FRA:2HX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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FRA:2HX Hexagon Composites ASA FRA:2HX
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Price €1.00
GF Value €1.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hexagon Composites ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hexagon Composites ASA FRA:2HX -1.48% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:2HX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Packaging & Containers companies, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks better than 66.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Hexagon Composites ASA's current share price is €0.996. Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.21. Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

FRA:2HX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 3.14   Max: 8.01
Current: 0.71

During the past years, Hexagon Composites ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.01. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 3.14.

FRA:2HX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.35% of 315 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs FRA:2HX: 0.71

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.

Hexagon Composites ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.868. 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 €1.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Hexagon Composites ASA  (FRA:2HX) 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.


Hexagon Composites ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hexagon Composites ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexagon Composites ASA'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.

Hexagon Composites ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hexagon Composites ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hexagon Composites ASA Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 3.29 1.44 1.25 0.74 0.52

FRA:2HX vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Hexagon Composites ASA'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.


Hexagon Composites ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hexagon Composites ASA 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.

Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.996/1.21
=0.82

* 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.

Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Hexagon Composites ASA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=0.868/139.1000*139.1000
=0.868

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 139.1000.

Hexagon Composites ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 0.684 102.500 0.928
201606 0.703 103.800 0.942
201609 0.706 104.200 0.942
201612 0.872 104.400 1.162
201703 0.873 105.000 1.157
201706 0.850 105.800 1.118
201709 0.857 105.900 1.126
201712 0.848 106.100 1.112
201803 0.865 107.300 1.121
201806 0.893 108.500 1.145
201809 0.897 109.500 1.139
201812 0.934 109.800 1.183
201903 1.152 110.400 1.451
201906 1.133 110.600 1.425
201909 1.175 111.100 1.471
201912 1.158 111.300 1.447
202003 1.131 111.200 1.415
202006 1.101 112.100 1.366
202009 1.366 112.900 1.683
202012 1.471 112.900 1.812
202103 1.512 114.600 1.835
202106 1.488 115.300 1.795
202109 1.481 117.500 1.753
202112 1.490 118.900 1.743
202203 1.483 119.800 1.722
202206 1.467 122.600 1.664
202209 1.530 125.600 1.694
202212 1.390 125.900 1.536
202303 1.483 127.600 1.617
202306 1.791 130.400 1.910
202309 1.748 129.800 1.873
202312 1.364 131.900 1.438
202403 1.350 132.600 1.416
202406 1.537 133.800 1.598
202409 1.608 133.700 1.673
202412 1.402 134.800 1.447
202503 1.032 136.100 1.055
202506 0.981 137.800 0.990
202509 0.908 138.500 0.912
202512 0.868 139.100 0.868

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 0.82 mean?
Hexagon Composites ASA (FRA:2HX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Aug. 01, 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 Hexagon Composites ASA and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 8.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #106 out of 315 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hexagon Composites ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 8.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Hexagon Composites ASA's value of 0.82 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #106 out of 315 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexagon Composites ASA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon Composites ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #106 out of 315 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Hexagon Composites ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Hexagon Composites ASA's value of 0.82 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon Composites ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 8.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Hexagon Composites ASA 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.09, based on 315 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. Hexagon Composites ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 24.8% 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 Hexagon Composites ASA and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon Composites ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon Composites ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Composites ASA (FRA:2HX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.11, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 24.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.09. Hexagon Composites ASA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Hexagon Composites ASA (FRA:2HX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 01, 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 Hexagon Composites ASA (FRA:2HX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Composites ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.11. GuruFocus considers Hexagon Composites ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2HX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (74% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
  • GF Value™: €1.11 vs. price of €1.00 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#106 of 315)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2HX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hexagon Composites ASA Business Description

Address Korsegata 4B, P.O. Box 836, Sentrum, Aalesund, NOR, 6002
Hexagon Composites ASA is a supplier of clean energy technology for gas storage, distribution, fuel systems, and other related products. The operating segments of the company are Hexagon Agility, and Hexagon Digital Wave. Hexagon Agility segment offers natural gas fuel systems and delivery solutions for the mobility market. The Hexagon Digital Wave segment offers cylinder testing and monitoring technology. The company operates through Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania and Norway.
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