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Gapwaves ABFRA:GW3 -1.27%80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.94 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:GW3 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,931 Hardware companies, Gapwaves AB ranks worse than 63.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GW3'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 3.12 Max: 4.26
Current: 2.95
During the past years, Gapwaves AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.26. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 3.12.
FRA:GW3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 63.18% of 1931
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs FRA:GW3: 2.95
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.
Gapwaves AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 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 €0.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Gapwaves AB (FRA:GW3) 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.
Gapwaves AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Gapwaves AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gapwaves 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.
FRA:GW3 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Gapwaves 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.
Gapwaves AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Gapwaves 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.
Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 2.94 mean?
Gapwaves AB (FRA:GW3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.94 as of Aug. 28, 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 Gapwaves AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.12. Over the past decade, Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 4.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Gapwaves AB ranks #1220 out of 1931 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Gapwaves AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.94 is near median its 10-year median of 3.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 4.26. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Gapwaves AB's value of 2.94 is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gapwaves AB ranks #1220 out of 1931 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gapwaves AB has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gapwaves AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gapwaves AB ranks #1220 out of 1931 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Gapwaves AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Gapwaves AB's value of 2.94 is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gapwaves AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 4.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.12 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Gapwaves AB 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 2.05, based on 1,931 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. Gapwaves AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.94 is 43.4% 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 Gapwaves AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gapwaves AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gapwaves AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gapwaves AB (FRA:GW3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.69, compared to a current price of €1.09 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.12 and 43.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Gapwaves AB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Gapwaves AB (FRA:GW3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.94 as of Aug. 28, 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 Gapwaves AB (FRA:GW3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gapwaves AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.09 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.69.
GuruFocus considers Gapwaves AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GW3:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.94 (near median its 10-year median of 3.12)
GF Value™: €1.69 vs. price of €1.09 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Hardware median (#1220 of 1931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GW3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gapwaves AB is a Swedish technology company that develops, designs, manufactures, and delivers wireless solutions based on its patented waveguide technology for millimeter wave applications. Its products are mainly used in antennas for radar systems that support driver assistance, autonomous driving, and automotive safety solutions, along with applications in industrial automation, telecom, smart cities, and civil military sectors. It focuses on two key markets for waveguide antennas, namely radar and wireless communication, and is expanding the use of its technology in both areas. Its segments are Automotive, Smart Cities, Mobility, and Defense, each covering a range of growing application areas, and it has a geographic presence in Sweden, the European Union, and the rest of the world.
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