Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.21 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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FRA:VTZ Saf Tehnika FRA:VTZ
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What is Saf Tehnika Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saf Tehnika FRA:VTZ +2.20% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:VTZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,985 Hardware companies, Saf Tehnika ranks worse than 52.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Saf Tehnika's current share price is €11.60. Saf Tehnika's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.24. Saf Tehnika's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.21.

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

FRA:VTZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.32   Max: 3.26
Current: 2.3

During the past years, Saf Tehnika's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.26. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.32.

FRA:VTZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.49% of 1985 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:VTZ: 2.30

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.

Saf Tehnika's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.273. 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 €5.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Saf Tehnika  (FRA:VTZ) 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.


Saf Tehnika Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saf Tehnika Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saf Tehnika'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.

Saf Tehnika Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saf Tehnika Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.82 2.64 2.38 0.97 1.10

Saf Tehnika 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 1.27 1.10 1.09 1.30 1.78

FRA:VTZ vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Saf Tehnika'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.


Saf Tehnika Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Saf Tehnika 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.

Saf Tehnika's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.60/5.24
=2.21

* 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.

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

For example, Saf Tehnika'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)
=7.273/330.2130*330.2130
=7.273

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Saf Tehnika Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.824 241.018 5.239
201609 3.959 241.428 5.415
201612 3.764 241.432 5.148
201703 3.872 243.801 5.244
201706 4.070 244.955 5.487
201709 4.199 246.819 5.618
201712 3.442 246.524 4.610
201803 3.321 249.554 4.394
201806 3.325 251.989 4.357
201809 3.211 252.439 4.200
201812 3.162 251.233 4.156
201903 3.154 254.202 4.097
201906 3.187 256.143 4.109
201909 3.275 256.759 4.212
201912 3.341 256.974 4.293
202003 3.394 258.115 4.342
202006 3.336 257.797 4.273
202009 3.463 260.280 4.393
202012 3.508 260.474 4.447
202103 3.839 264.877 4.786
202106 4.432 271.696 5.387
202109 4.952 274.310 5.961
202112 4.953 278.802 5.866
202203 5.513 287.504 6.332
202206 5.858 296.311 6.528
202209 6.751 296.808 7.511
202212 6.359 296.797 7.075
202303 6.024 301.836 6.590
202306 6.345 305.109 6.867
202309 5.523 307.789 5.925
202312 6.009 306.746 6.469
202403 5.692 312.332 6.018
202406 5.534 314.175 5.816
202409 5.801 315.301 6.075
202412 5.887 315.605 6.159
202503 5.565 319.799 5.746
202506 5.306 322.561 5.432
202509 5.538 324.800 5.630
202512 6.440 324.054 6.562
202603 7.273 330.213 7.273

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 2.21 mean?
Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.21 as of Jul. 13, 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 Saf Tehnika and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Saf Tehnika's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Saf Tehnika ranks #1042 out of 1985 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Saf Tehnika's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saf Tehnika's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.21 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 3.26. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Saf Tehnika's value of 2.21 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saf Tehnika ranks #1042 out of 1985 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saf Tehnika has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saf Tehnika's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Saf Tehnika ranks #1042 out of 1985 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saf Tehnika in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Saf Tehnika's value of 2.21 is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Saf Tehnika's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Saf Tehnika 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 2.15, based on 1,985 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. Saf Tehnika's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.21 is 2.8% 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 Saf Tehnika and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saf Tehnika's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saf Tehnika stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.75, compared to a current price of €11.60 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 2.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Saf Tehnika's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 as of Jul. 13, 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 Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saf Tehnika stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.60 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.75. GuruFocus considers Saf Tehnika to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VTZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.21 (67% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €8.75 vs. price of €11.60 (32.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.8% above the Hardware median (#1042 of 1985)

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


Saf Tehnika Business Description

Other Exchanges SAF1R:Latvia
Address 24a, Ganibu Dambis, Riga, LVA, 1005
Saf Tehnika and its subsidiaries are engaged in the design, production, and distribution of microwave radio data transmission equipment thus offering an alternative to cable channels. The company offers products to mobile network operators, data service providers such as Internet service providers and telecommunications companies, as well as state institutions and private companies. The company also sells antennas, cables, OEM products, and other accessories purchased from other suppliers, as another structural unit. The company's segments are; CFIP, Integra, Spectrum, Compact, Aranet; and Other. It sells its product in Latvia, North and South America, Europe, CIS, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, of which key sales revenue is generated from North and South America.
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