Hexagon AB (HAM:HXG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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HAM:HXG Hexagon AB HAM:HXG
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What is Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hexagon AB HAM:HXG -0.06% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates HAM:HXG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Hexagon AB ranks worse than 56.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Hexagon AB's current share price is €7.192. Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.13. Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.30.

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

HAM:HXG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 4.1   Max: 7.02
Current: 2.42

During the past years, Hexagon AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.02. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 4.10.

HAM:HXG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.65% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs HAM:HXG: 2.42

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.

Hexagon AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.481. 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 €3.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hexagon AB  (HAM:HXG) 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.


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexagon AB'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.

Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hexagon AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hexagon AB Quarterly Data
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HAM:HXG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Hexagon AB'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.


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Hexagon AB 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.

Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.192/3.13
=2.30

* 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.

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

For example, Hexagon AB'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)
=4.481/133.5600*133.5600
=4.481

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Hexagon AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.630 101.019 2.155
201609 1.668 101.138 2.203
201612 1.814 102.022 2.375
201703 1.841 102.022 2.410
201706 1.725 102.752 2.242
201709 1.740 103.279 2.250
201712 1.820 103.793 2.342
201803 1.844 103.962 2.369
201806 1.918 104.875 2.443
201809 2.013 105.679 2.544
201812 2.088 105.912 2.633
201903 2.214 105.886 2.793
201906 2.167 106.742 2.711
201909 2.314 107.214 2.883
201912 2.357 107.766 2.921
202003 2.403 106.563 3.012
202006 2.398 107.498 2.979
202009 2.395 107.635 2.972
202012 2.311 108.296 2.850
202103 2.491 108.360 3.070
202106 2.480 108.928 3.041
202109 2.604 110.338 3.152
202112 3.239 112.486 3.846
202203 3.377 114.825 3.928
202206 3.565 118.384 4.022
202209 3.867 122.296 4.223
202212 3.655 126.365 3.863
202303 3.676 127.042 3.865
202306 3.655 129.407 3.772
202309 3.769 130.224 3.866
202312 3.730 131.912 3.777
202403 3.886 132.205 3.926
202406 3.861 132.716 3.886
202409 3.802 132.304 3.838
202412 4.158 132.987 4.176
202503 4.081 132.825 4.104
202506 3.730 133.699 3.726
202509 3.716 133.480 3.718
202512 3.808 133.390 3.813
202603 4.481 133.560 4.481

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 2.30 mean?
Hexagon AB (HAM:HXG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Jul. 27, 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1120 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 7.02. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Hexagon AB's value of 2.30 is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1120 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexagon AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1120 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hexagon AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Hexagon AB's value of 2.30 is 13.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Hexagon AB 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 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 13.9% 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB (HAM:HXG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.00, compared to a current price of €7.19 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 13.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Hexagon AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hexagon AB (HAM:HXG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Jul. 27, 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 Hexagon AB (HAM:HXG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.19 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.00. GuruFocus considers Hexagon AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HXG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (44% below median its 10-year median of 4.10)
  • GF Value™: €7.00 vs. price of €7.19 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% above the Hardware median (#1120 of 1977)

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


Hexagon AB Business Description

Address Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, SWE, 111 23
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining hardware such as sensors and measuring devices, software, and services. Customers are mainly in heavy industry, such as oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, and agriculture. Major products include measuring technology, mapping tools, and software. Around 40% of revenue is generated in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the rest in Asia.
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