Jeol (FRA:JEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.31 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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What is Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jeol FRA:JEL +1.35% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.31 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:JEL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Jeol ranks worse than 80.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Jeol's current share price is €45.20. Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.51. Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.31.

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

FRA:JEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74   Med: 4.56   Max: 14.17
Current: 5.19

During the past years, Jeol's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.17. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 4.56.

FRA:JEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.64% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs FRA:JEL: 5.19

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.

Jeol's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.218. 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 €8.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jeol  (FRA:JEL) 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.


Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jeol'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.

Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jeol Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Jeol Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.41 3.14 3.48 3.30 3.62

FRA:JEL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Jeol'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.


Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Jeol 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=45.20/8.51
=5.31

* 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.

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

For example, Jeol'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)
=16.218/112.7000*112.7000
=16.218

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Jeol Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.941 98.100 5.676
201609 5.079 98.000 5.841
201612 4.952 98.400 5.672
201703 5.533 98.100 6.356
201706 5.026 98.500 5.751
201709 5.022 98.800 5.729
201712 5.279 99.400 5.985
201803 5.918 99.200 6.723
201806 5.793 99.200 6.581
201809 6.084 99.900 6.864
201812 6.131 99.700 6.930
201903 6.855 99.700 7.749
201906 6.615 99.800 7.470
201909 7.351 100.100 8.276
201912 7.586 100.500 8.507
202003 7.843 100.300 8.813
202006 7.690 99.900 8.675
202009 7.804 99.900 8.804
202012 7.783 99.300 8.833
202103 8.156 99.900 9.201
202106 8.013 99.500 9.076
202109 11.712 100.100 13.186
202112 12.262 100.100 13.805
202203 12.895 101.100 14.375
202206 12.241 101.800 13.552
202209 12.806 103.100 13.998
202212 13.355 104.100 14.458
202303 13.944 104.400 15.053
202306 13.228 105.200 14.171
202309 13.579 106.200 14.410
202312 13.790 106.800 14.552
202403 15.088 107.200 15.862
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 16.224 108.900 16.790
202412 17.079 110.700 17.388
202503 16.582 111.100 16.821
202506 16.127 111.700 16.271
202509 16.189 112.000 16.290
202512 16.057 113.000 16.014
202603 16.218 112.700 16.218

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 5.31 mean?
Jeol (FRA:JEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.31 as of Aug. 05, 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 Jeol and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.56. Over the past decade, Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 14.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Jeol ranks #1587 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jeol's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.31 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 14.17. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Jeol's value of 5.31 is 165.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jeol ranks #1587 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jeol has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jeol ranks #1587 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jeol in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Jeol's value of 5.31 is 165.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Jeol's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 14.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Jeol 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 2.00, based on 1,968 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. Jeol's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.31 is 165.5% 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 Jeol and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jeol's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.31, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jeol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeol (FRA:JEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.30, compared to a current price of €45.20 — trading 59.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.31, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 165.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Jeol's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Jeol (FRA:JEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.31 as of Aug. 05, 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 Jeol (FRA:JEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.20 is trading 59.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.30. GuruFocus considers Jeol to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.31 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.56)
  • GF Value™: €28.30 vs. price of €45.20 (59.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165.5% above the Hardware median (#1587 of 1968)

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


Jeol Business Description

Other Exchanges JELLF:USA6951:Japan
Address 3-1-2 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, JPN, 196-8558
Jeol Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of scientific and measuring instruments, industrial equipment, and medical equipment. The group has three reportable segments: Scientific and Measuring Instruments, Industrial Equipment, and Medical Equipment. The Scientific and Measuring Instruments segment manufactures and sells electron microscopes, nuclear magnetic resonance devices, and mass spectrometers. The Industrial Equipment segment manufactures and sells electron beam lithography equipment, electron beam metal 3D printers, and high-frequency power supplies. The Medical Equipment segment manufactures and sells automatic analyzers and related products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Scientific and Measuring Instruments segment.
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