SemiLEDs (FRA:6LD1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 553% Above Median

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FRA:6LD1 SemiLEDs Corp FRA:6LD1
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What is SemiLEDs Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SemiLEDs FRA:6LD1 -2.83% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 553% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:6LD1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Semiconductors companies, SemiLEDs ranks better than 67.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), SemiLEDs's current share price is €2.06. SemiLEDs's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €1.05. SemiLEDs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.96.

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

FRA:6LD1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.3   Max: 2.47
Current: 1.75

During the past years, SemiLEDs's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.30.

FRA:6LD1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.71% of 734 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.18 vs FRA:6LD1: 1.75

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.

SemiLEDs's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €0.319. 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 €1.05 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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SemiLEDs  (FRA:6LD1) 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.


SemiLEDs Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SemiLEDs Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SemiLEDs'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.

SemiLEDs Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SemiLEDs Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.27 0.30 0.39 0.95

SemiLEDs 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 1.31 0.95 1.21 1.06 1.86

FRA:6LD1 vs PRKR, PRSO, MOBX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SemiLEDs'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.


SemiLEDs Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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SemiLEDs 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.06/1.05
=1.96

* 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.

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

For example, SemiLEDs'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)
=0.319/335.1230*335.1230
=0.319

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

SemiLEDs Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 2.943 240.849 4.095
201611 2.895 241.353 4.020
201702 2.713 243.603 3.732
201705 2.223 244.733 3.044
201708 1.868 245.519 2.550
201711 1.797 246.669 2.441
201802 1.480 248.991 1.992
201805 1.457 251.588 1.941
201808 1.217 252.146 1.617
201811 1.038 252.038 1.380
201902 0.830 252.776 1.100
201905 0.639 256.092 0.836
201908 0.435 256.558 0.568
201911 0.361 257.208 0.470
202002 0.606 258.678 0.785
202005 0.591 256.394 0.772
202008 0.531 259.918 0.685
202011 0.381 260.229 0.491
202102 0.323 263.014 0.412
202105 0.309 269.195 0.385
202108 0.874 273.567 1.071
202111 0.809 277.948 0.975
202202 0.806 283.716 0.952
202205 0.720 292.296 0.825
202208 0.705 296.171 0.798
202211 0.609 297.711 0.686
202302 0.503 300.840 0.560
202305 0.372 304.127 0.410
202308 0.214 307.026 0.234
202311 0.131 307.051 0.143
202402 0.393 310.326 0.424
202405 0.349 314.069 0.372
202408 0.277 314.796 0.295
202411 0.206 315.493 0.219
202502 0.479 319.082 0.503
202505 0.431 321.465 0.449
202508 0.290 323.976 0.300
202511 0.218 324.122 0.225
202602 0.154 326.785 0.158
202605 0.319 335.123 0.319

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 1.96 mean?
SemiLEDs (FRA:6LD1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 as of Jul. 27, 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 SemiLEDs and its competitors. This is 553% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, SemiLEDs' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #237 out of 734 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is SemiLEDs' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SemiLEDs' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 553% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.47. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. SemiLEDs' value of 1.96 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #237 out of 734 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SemiLEDs has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SemiLEDs' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PRKR and PRSO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #237 out of 734 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts SemiLEDs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. SemiLEDs' value of 1.96 is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, SemiLEDs' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 3.18, SemiLEDs 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 3.18, based on 734 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. SemiLEDs's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 38.4% 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 SemiLEDs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SemiLEDs's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 553% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SemiLEDs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SemiLEDs (FRA:6LD1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.35, compared to a current price of €2.06 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 553% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 38.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.18. SemiLEDs' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 SemiLEDs (FRA:6LD1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 27, 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 SemiLEDs (FRA:6LD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SemiLEDs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.06 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.35. GuruFocus considers SemiLEDs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6LD1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (553% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: €3.35 vs. price of €2.06 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.4% below the Semiconductors median (#237 of 734)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6LD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SemiLEDs Business Description

Other Exchanges LEDS:USA
Address No.11 Ke Jung Road, 3rd Floor, Chu-Nan Site. Chu-Nan 350, Hsinchu Science Park, Miao-Li County, Miao-Li, TWN, 350
SemiLEDs Corp develops, manufactures, and sells light-emitting diode chips and LED components. The company's products include LED Chips, LED Components, and Lighting Products. Its products are used for general lighting applications, including street lights and commercial, industrial, system, and residential lighting; specialty industrial applications, such as ultraviolet, or Ultraviolet, curing of polymers, LED light therapy in medical/cosmetic applications, counterfeit detection, LED lighting for horticulture applications, architectural lighting and entertainment lighting. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of LED components products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Japan.
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