Note AB (FRA:NQA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.37 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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FRA:NQA Note AB FRA:NQA
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Price €13.23
GF Value €14.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Note AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Note AB FRA:NQA +2.48% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 5.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:NQA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,945 Hardware companies, Note AB ranks worse than 75.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Note AB's current share price is €13.23. Note AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.03. Note AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.37.

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

FRA:NQA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 5.75   Max: 16.46
Current: 4.48

During the past years, Note AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.46. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 5.75.

FRA:NQA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.84% of 1945 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.03 vs FRA:NQA: 4.48

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.

Note AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.850. 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 €3.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Note AB  (FRA:NQA) 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.


Note AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Note AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Note 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.

Note AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Note AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Note AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:NQA vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Note 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.


Note AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Note 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.23/3.03
=4.37

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.85/134.6100*134.6100
=5.850

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Note AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.101 101.138 1.465
201612 1.134 102.022 1.496
201703 1.249 102.022 1.648
201706 1.184 102.752 1.551
201709 1.232 103.279 1.606
201712 1.288 103.793 1.670
201803 1.312 103.962 1.699
201806 1.266 104.875 1.625
201809 1.264 105.679 1.610
201812 1.293 105.912 1.643
201903 1.365 105.886 1.735
201906 1.355 106.742 1.709
201909 1.438 107.214 1.805
201912 1.593 107.766 1.990
202003 1.659 106.563 2.096
202006 1.772 107.498 2.219
202009 1.869 107.635 2.337
202012 1.966 108.296 2.444
202103 2.135 108.360 2.652
202106 2.300 108.928 2.842
202109 2.473 110.338 3.017
202112 2.726 112.486 3.262
202203 2.863 114.825 3.356
202206 3.093 118.384 3.517
202209 3.197 122.296 3.519
202212 3.447 126.365 3.672
202303 3.663 127.042 3.881
202306 3.835 129.407 3.989
202309 3.911 130.224 4.043
202312 4.306 131.912 4.394
202403 4.573 132.205 4.656
202406 4.783 132.716 4.851
202409 4.683 132.304 4.765
202412 5.001 132.987 5.062
202503 5.272 132.825 5.343
202506 4.865 133.699 4.898
202509 5.004 133.480 5.046
202512 5.305 133.390 5.354
202603 5.639 133.560 5.683
202606 5.850 134.610 5.850

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 4.37 mean?
Note AB (FRA:NQA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 as of Aug. 23, 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 Note AB and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 5.75. Over the past decade, Note AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 16.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Note AB ranks #1475 out of 1945 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Note AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Note AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 5.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 16.46. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Note AB's value of 4.37 is 115.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Note AB ranks #1475 out of 1945 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Note AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Note AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Note AB ranks #1475 out of 1945 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Note AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Note AB's value of 4.37 is 115.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Note AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 16.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.75 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Note 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 2.03, based on 1,945 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. Note AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 is 115.3% 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 Note AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Note AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 5.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Note AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Note AB (FRA:NQA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.88, compared to a current price of €13.23 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 5.75 and 115.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.03. Note AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Note AB (FRA:NQA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37 as of Aug. 23, 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 Note AB (FRA:NQA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Note AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.23 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.88. GuruFocus considers Note AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NQA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.37 (24% below median its 10-year median of 5.75)
  • GF Value™: €14.88 vs. price of €13.23 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.3% above the Hardware median (#1475 of 1945)

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


Note AB Business Description

Other Exchanges NOTE:Sweden0GSS:UK
Address Box 3691, Stockholm, SWE, 103 59
Note AB is a Swedish based EMS partner. engaged in manufacturing electronics-based products that require high technology competence and flexibility. Its business has four segments which are Industrial, Communication, Medtech and Greentech.
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