CTS (FRA:XT1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.74 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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FRA:XT1 CTS Corp FRA:XT1
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Price €52.00
GF Value €41.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is CTS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CTS FRA:XT1 -1.89% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:XT1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,979 Hardware companies, CTS ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), CTS's current share price is €52.00. CTS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.91. CTS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.74.

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

FRA:XT1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81   Med: 3   Max: 4.13
Current: 3.71

During the past years, CTS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.13. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 3.00.

FRA:XT1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.49% of 1979 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs FRA:XT1: 3.71

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.

CTS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.846. 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 €13.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CTS  (FRA:XT1) 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.


CTS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CTS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CTS'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.

CTS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CTS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CTS 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 2.72 2.74 2.53 2.69 2.91

FRA:XT1 vs ALNT, OUST, LYTS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, CTS'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.


CTS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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CTS 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=52.00/13.91
=3.74

* 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.

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

For example, CTS'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)
=16.846/330.2130*330.2130
=16.846

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CTS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.222 241.018 11.265
201609 8.330 241.428 11.393
201612 9.198 241.432 12.580
201703 9.281 243.801 12.571
201706 9.093 244.955 12.258
201709 8.829 246.819 11.812
201712 8.820 246.524 11.814
201803 8.738 249.554 11.562
201806 9.411 251.989 12.332
201809 9.744 252.439 12.746
201812 10.143 251.233 13.332
201903 10.421 254.202 13.537
201906 10.703 256.143 13.798
201909 11.007 256.759 14.156
201912 11.231 256.974 14.432
202003 11.121 258.115 14.227
202006 11.033 257.797 14.132
202009 10.892 260.280 13.819
202012 10.790 260.474 13.679
202103 11.314 264.877 14.105
202106 11.625 271.696 14.129
202109 12.041 274.310 14.495
202112 12.750 278.802 15.101
202203 13.573 287.504 15.589
202206 14.406 296.311 16.054
202209 15.553 296.808 17.303
202212 15.084 296.797 16.782
202303 15.205 301.836 16.634
202306 15.329 305.109 16.590
202309 15.694 307.789 16.837
202312 15.673 306.746 16.872
202403 15.648 312.332 16.544
202406 15.963 314.175 16.778
202409 15.848 315.301 16.598
202412 16.800 315.605 17.578
202503 16.588 319.799 17.128
202506 16.142 322.561 16.525
202509 16.007 324.800 16.274
202512 16.386 324.054 16.697
202603 16.846 330.213 16.846

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 3.74 mean?
CTS (FRA:XT1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 as of Jul. 24, 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 CTS and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, CTS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.81 to 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #1395 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is CTS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CTS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 4.13. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. CTS's value of 3.74 is 86.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTS ranks #1395 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CTS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALNT and OUST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #1395 out of 1979 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CTS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. CTS's value of 3.74 is 86.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CTS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.81 to 4.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 2.01, CTS 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 2.01, based on 1,979 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. CTS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 is 86.1% 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 CTS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS (FRA:XT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.65, compared to a current price of €52.00 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 86.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. CTS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 CTS (FRA:XT1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Jul. 24, 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 CTS (FRA:XT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €52.00 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.65. GuruFocus considers CTS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XT1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.74 (25% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €41.65 vs. price of €52.00 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.1% above the Hardware median (#1395 of 1979)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CTS Business Description

Other Exchanges CTS:USA
Address 4925 Indiana Avenue, Lisle, IL, USA, 60532
CTS Corp operates in the electronics industry. The company is a manufacturer of Sensors, Electronic components, and Actuators. It designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, electronic components, and actuators mainly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the aerospace and defense, industrial, information technology, medical, telecommunications, and transportation markets. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in China, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Denmark, and other countries.
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