Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.15 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 699% Above Median

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FRA:98K Frequency Electronics Inc FRA:98K
61 GF Score
Price €50.45
GF Value €14.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Frequency Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Frequency Electronics FRA:98K +2.75% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.15 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 699% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:98K with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, Frequency Electronics ranks worse than 88.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Frequency Electronics's current share price is €50.45. Frequency Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €6.19. Frequency Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.15.

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

FRA:98K' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.02   Max: 9.72
Current: 7.42

During the past years, Frequency Electronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.72. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.02.

FRA:98K's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.15% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.99 vs FRA:98K: 7.42

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.

Frequency Electronics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €4.887. 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 €6.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Frequency Electronics  (FRA:98K) 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.


Frequency Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Frequency Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frequency Electronics'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.

Frequency Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Frequency Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Frequency Electronics Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:98K vs NTGR, ADTN, GILT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Frequency Electronics'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.


Frequency Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequency Electronics 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.

Frequency Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=50.45/6.19
=8.15

* 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.

Frequency Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=4.887/333.0200*333.0200
=4.887

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Frequency Electronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 9.563 240.628 13.235
201610 9.576 241.729 13.192
201701 9.946 242.839 13.640
201704 9.453 244.524 12.874
201707 8.825 244.786 12.006
201710 8.553 246.663 11.547
201801 7.285 247.867 9.788
201804 5.815 250.546 7.729
201807 6.166 252.006 8.148
201810 6.272 252.885 8.259
201901 6.318 251.712 8.359
201904 6.253 255.548 8.149
201907 6.205 256.571 8.054
201910 5.778 257.346 7.477
202001 5.621 257.971 7.256
202004 5.471 256.389 7.106
202007 5.161 259.101 6.633
202010 5.064 260.388 6.477
202101 4.819 261.582 6.135
202104 5.021 267.054 6.261
202107 4.951 273.003 6.039
202110 5.084 276.589 6.121
202201 5.127 281.148 6.073
202204 4.650 289.109 5.356
202207 4.610 296.276 5.182
202210 4.452 298.012 4.975
202301 3.212 299.170 3.575
202304 3.199 303.363 3.512
202307 3.386 305.691 3.689
202310 3.651 307.671 3.952
202401 3.549 308.417 3.832
202404 3.902 313.548 4.144
202407 3.201 314.540 3.389
202410 3.459 315.664 3.649
202501 5.176 317.671 5.426
202504 5.101 320.795 5.295
202507 4.951 323.048 5.104
202510 5.138 0.000
202601 5.210 325.252 5.334
202604 4.887 333.020 4.887

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 8.15 mean?
Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.15 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. This is 699% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Frequency Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 9.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1740 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Frequency Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Frequency Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.15 is 699% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 9.72. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99. Frequency Electronics' value of 8.15 is 309.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1740 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frequency Electronics has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frequency Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NTGR and ADTN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1740 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Frequency Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99. Frequency Electronics' value of 8.15 is 309.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Frequency Electronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 9.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.99, Frequency Electronics 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 1.99, based on 1,974 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. Frequency Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.15 is 309.5% 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frequency Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.15, which is 699% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frequency Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.03, compared to a current price of €50.45 — trading 259.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.15, which is 699% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 309.5% above the Hardware industry median of 1.99. Frequency Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.15 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 Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €50.45 is trading 259.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.03. GuruFocus considers Frequency Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98K:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.15 (699% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: €14.03 vs. price of €50.45 (259.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 309.5% above the Hardware median (#1740 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:98K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frequency Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges FEIM:USA98K:Germany
Address 55 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Mitchel Field, NY, USA, 11553
Frequency Electronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, and frequency control products for space, air, sea, and terrestrial applications. The company has FEI-NY and FEI-Zyfer reportable segments. It derives the majority of its revenues from the FEI-NY segment. FEI-NY segment operations consist principally of precision time and frequency control products used in three principal markets namely communication satellites (both commercial and U.S. Government-funded); terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations; and other components and systems for the U.S. military.
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