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Socket MobileFRA:SNB1 +1.18%29 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:SNB1 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Socket Mobile ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SNB1'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.48 Max: 9.78
Current: 0.15
During the past years, Socket Mobile's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.78. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.48.
FRA:SNB1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 97.66% of 1968
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2
vs FRA:SNB1: 0.15
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.
Socket Mobile's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.373. 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 €2.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) 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.
Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Socket Mobile'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:SNB1 vs AGMH, ZSPC, DDDX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Socket Mobile'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.
Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Socket Mobile 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.
Socket Mobile'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 0.15 mean?
Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 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 Socket Mobile and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 9.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #46 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Socket Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 9.78. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Socket Mobile's value of 0.15 is 92.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #46 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AGMH and ZSPC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #46 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Socket Mobile in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Socket Mobile's value of 0.15 is 92.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Socket Mobile's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 9.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Socket Mobile 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 2.00, 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. Socket Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 92.5% 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 Socket Mobile 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. Socket Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.73, compared to a current price of €0.34 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 92.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.34 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.73.
GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SNB1:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (90% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: €0.73 vs. price of €0.34 (52.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.5% below the Hardware median (#46 of 1968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SNB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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