Fingerprint Cards AB (FRA:FPQ0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.01 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 100% Below Median

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FRA:FPQ0 Fingerprint Cards AB FRA:FPQ0
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What is Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fingerprint Cards AB FRA:FPQ0 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 3.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:FPQ0 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks better than 99.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Fingerprint Cards AB's current share price is €1.24. Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €139.97. Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.01.

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

FRA:FPQ0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 3.5   Max: 22.56
Current: 0.01

During the past years, Fingerprint Cards AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 22.56. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 3.50.

FRA:FPQ0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.95% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs FRA:FPQ0: 0.01

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.

Fingerprint Cards AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.422. 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 €139.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fingerprint Cards AB  (FRA:FPQ0) 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.


Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fingerprint Cards AB'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.

Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fingerprint Cards AB Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Fingerprint Cards AB Quarterly Data
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FRA:FPQ0 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fingerprint Cards AB'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.


Fingerprint Cards AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Fingerprint Cards AB 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.

Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.24/139.97
=0.01

* 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.

Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fingerprint Cards AB's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.422/133.5600*133.5600
=2.422

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Fingerprint Cards AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 230.330 101.019 304.524
201609 204.973 101.138 270.683
201612 252.435 102.022 330.472
201703 263.293 102.022 344.686
201706 260.340 102.752 338.396
201709 270.226 103.279 349.456
201712 258.455 103.793 332.579
201803 238.007 103.962 305.768
201806 191.653 104.875 244.074
201809 188.090 105.679 237.714
201812 190.336 105.912 240.023
201903 189.552 105.886 239.092
201906 187.216 106.742 234.253
201909 192.458 107.214 239.752
201912 189.034 107.766 234.280
202003 188.337 106.563 236.051
202006 178.725 107.498 222.056
202009 175.974 107.635 218.359
202012 133.333 108.296 164.438
202103 131.077 108.360 161.561
202106 112.269 108.928 137.657
202109 115.606 110.338 139.936
202112 117.661 112.486 139.705
202203 114.169 114.825 132.797
202206 120.101 118.384 135.498
202209 120.478 122.296 131.574
202212 69.812 126.365 73.787
202303 62.550 127.042 65.759
202306 56.678 129.407 58.497
202309 46.954 130.224 48.157
202312 39.940 131.912 40.439
202403 36.636 132.205 37.011
202406 16.721 132.716 16.827
202409 7.115 132.304 7.183
202412 6.149 132.987 6.175
202503 3.977 132.825 3.999
202506 3.533 133.699 3.529
202509 3.437 133.480 3.439
202512 3.280 133.390 3.284
202603 2.422 133.560 2.422

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 0.01 mean?
Fingerprint Cards AB (FRA:FPQ0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01 as of Jul. 29, 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 Fingerprint Cards AB and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 3.50. Over the past decade, Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 22.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks #1 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fingerprint Cards AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 3.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 22.56. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Fingerprint Cards AB's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks #1 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fingerprint Cards AB has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fingerprint Cards AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fingerprint Cards AB ranks #1 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Fingerprint Cards AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Fingerprint Cards AB's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Fingerprint Cards AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 22.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Fingerprint Cards AB 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Fingerprint Cards AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01 is 99.5% 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 Fingerprint Cards AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fingerprint Cards AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fingerprint Cards AB stock overvalued right now?
Fingerprint Cards AB (FRA:FPQ0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.63, compared to a current price of €1.24 — trading 96.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 99.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Fingerprint Cards AB's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Fingerprint Cards AB (FRA:FPQ0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.01 as of Jul. 29, 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 Fingerprint Cards AB (FRA:FPQ0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fingerprint Cards AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.24 is trading 96.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FPQ0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.01 (100% below median its 10-year median of 3.50)
  • GF Value™: €0.63 vs. price of €1.24 (96.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.5% below the Hardware median (#1 of 1977)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FPQ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fingerprint Cards AB Business Description

Other Exchanges FING B:Sweden0RGY:UK
Address P.O. Box 2412, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-403 16
Fingerprint Cards AB is a Sweden-based company that is principally engaged in offering a broad range of biometric solutions. The company's products include fingerprint touch sensors, fingerprint swipe sensors, fingerprint area sensors, biometric modules, development kits, solutions, and others. The company targets the smartphone/tablet market and vertical markets where it can integrate its products; smartcards, the automotive industry, and the Internet of Things are prioritized markets. on.
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