Solar AS (FRA:ZVR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.77 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:ZVR Solar AS FRA:ZVR
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Price €26.25
GF Value €38.50
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What is Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Solar AS FRA:ZVR -0.76% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZVR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Solar AS ranks better than 80.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Solar AS's current share price is €26.25. Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.12. Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.77.

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

FRA:ZVR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.31   Max: 3.49
Current: 0.78

During the past years, Solar AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.49. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.31.

FRA:ZVR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.18% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:ZVR: 0.78

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.

Solar AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €32.602. 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 €34.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Solar AS  (FRA:ZVR) 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.


Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solar AS'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.

Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Solar AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.15 2.34 1.79 1.16 0.78

Solar AS 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 0.92 1.19 0.77 0.78 0.77

FRA:ZVR vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Solar AS'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.


Solar AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Solar AS 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.

Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.25/34.12
=0.77

* 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.

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

For example, Solar AS'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)
=32.602/121.6800*121.6800
=32.602

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.6800.

Solar AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.455 100.600 36.837
201609 29.993 100.200 36.423
201612 30.999 100.300 37.607
201703 31.738 101.200 38.161
201706 31.242 101.200 37.564
201709 32.121 101.800 38.394
201712 29.294 101.300 35.188
201803 29.326 101.700 35.087
201806 29.128 102.300 34.646
201809 30.212 102.400 35.900
201812 30.084 102.100 35.853
201903 27.811 102.900 32.887
201906 28.463 102.900 33.658
201909 27.752 102.900 32.817
201912 29.203 102.900 34.533
202003 26.416 103.300 31.116
202006 29.659 103.200 34.970
202009 31.096 103.500 36.558
202012 31.237 103.400 36.759
202103 29.803 104.300 34.769
202106 30.583 105.000 35.441
202109 32.851 105.800 37.782
202112 35.944 106.600 41.029
202203 33.290 109.900 36.858
202206 29.437 113.600 31.531
202209 32.454 116.400 33.926
202212 35.542 115.900 37.315
202303 31.457 117.300 32.632
202306 32.388 116.400 33.857
202309 34.170 117.400 35.416
202312 35.493 116.700 37.008
202403 30.797 118.400 31.650
202406 31.611 118.500 32.459
202409 32.763 118.900 33.529
202412 33.564 118.900 34.349
202503 31.962 120.200 32.356
202506 31.368 120.700 31.623
202509 31.592 121.600 31.613
202512 32.845 121.200 32.975
202603 32.602 121.680 32.602

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 0.77 mean?
Solar AS (FRA:ZVR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 as of Jul. 19, 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 Solar AS and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Solar AS ranks #393 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Solar AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 3.49. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Solar AS's value of 0.77 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solar AS ranks #393 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solar AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solar AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solar AS ranks #393 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Solar AS in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Solar AS's value of 0.77 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Solar AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 3.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Solar AS 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 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Solar AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 is 64.2% 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 Solar AS 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. Solar AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar AS (FRA:ZVR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.50, compared to a current price of €26.25 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 64.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Solar AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Solar AS (FRA:ZVR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 19, 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 Solar AS (FRA:ZVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €26.25 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.50. GuruFocus considers Solar AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZVR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.77 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: €38.50 vs. price of €26.25 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the Hardware median (#393 of 1983)

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


Solar AS Business Description

Address Industrivej Vest 43, Vejen, DNK, 6600
Solar AS is an sourcing and services company mainly within electrical, heating & plumbing and climate & energy solutions. Its core business centres on product sourcing, value-adding services and optimisation of customer's businesses. It has three business segment; Installation, Industry and Trade. Installation covers installation of electrical, and heating and plumbing products, while industry covers industry, offshore and marine, and utility and infrastructure, trade covers other small areas. Key revenue is generated from Installation segment. The company operates in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Poland and Others.
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