Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 85% Below Median

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What is Universal Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Universal Electronics FRA:UE1 +11.65% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:UE1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.81. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,967 Hardware companies, Universal Electronics ranks better than 95.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Universal Electronics's current share price is €4.60. Universal Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.97. Universal Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.26.

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

FRA:UE1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 1.77   Max: 4.91
Current: 0.22

During the past years, Universal Electronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.91. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 1.77.

FRA:UE1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.68% of 1967 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs FRA:UE1: 0.22

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.

Universal Electronics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.243. 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 €17.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Universal Electronics  (FRA:UE1) 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.


Universal Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Universal Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Electronics'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.

Universal Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Universal Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Universal Electronics Quarterly Data
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FRA:UE1 vs FXHO, ZEPP, AXIL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Universal Electronics'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.


Universal Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Universal Electronics 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.

Universal Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.60/17.97
=0.26

* 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.

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

For example, Universal Electronics'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)
=9.243/333.9520*333.9520
=9.243

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Universal Electronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.693 241.428 24.474
201612 18.273 241.432 25.275
201703 17.930 243.801 24.560
201706 17.440 244.955 23.776
201709 16.717 246.819 22.619
201712 15.240 246.524 20.645
201803 15.142 249.554 20.263
201806 17.047 251.989 22.592
201809 16.886 252.439 22.339
201812 16.730 251.233 22.238
201903 16.933 254.202 22.245
201906 16.635 256.143 21.688
201909 17.058 256.759 22.186
201912 17.711 256.974 23.016
202003 17.561 258.115 22.721
202006 18.251 257.797 23.642
202009 18.172 260.280 23.316
202012 18.697 260.474 23.971
202103 18.944 264.877 23.884
202106 18.932 271.696 23.270
202109 19.082 274.310 23.231
202112 19.053 278.802 22.822
202203 19.260 287.504 22.372
202206 19.832 296.311 22.351
202209 21.330 296.808 23.999
202212 19.943 296.797 22.440
202303 15.342 301.836 16.974
202306 14.309 305.109 15.662
202309 13.140 307.789 14.257
202312 12.731 306.746 13.860
202403 12.092 312.332 12.929
202406 11.442 314.175 12.162
202409 11.155 315.301 11.815
202412 11.208 315.605 11.860
202503 10.559 319.799 11.026
202506 9.945 322.561 10.296
202509 9.317 324.800 9.580
202512 9.902 324.054 10.204
202603 9.541 330.213 9.649
202606 9.243 333.952 9.243

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 0.26 mean?
Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Aug. 11, 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 Universal Electronics and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Universal Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #85 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Universal Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Universal Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 4.91. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Universal Electronics' value of 0.26 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #85 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FXHO and ZEPP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #85 out of 1967 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Universal Electronics in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Universal Electronics' value of 0.26 is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Electronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 4.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Universal Electronics 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 2.09, based on 1,967 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. Universal Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 87.6% 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 Universal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.81, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 87.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Universal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Aug. 11, 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 Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.81.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UE1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (85% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
  • GF Value™: €4.81 vs. price of €4.60 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.6% below the Hardware median (#85 of 1967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Electronics Business Description

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Universal Electronics Inc is engaged in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company design, develop, manufacture, ship and support climate control solutions, wireless sensor and smart home control products, home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions and audio-video (AV) accessories that are used by the world's brands in the climate control, security, home automation, home appliance, home entertainment and consumer electronics markets.
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