HXSCL (SK hynix) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.89 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 229% Above Median

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HXSCL SK hynix Inc HXSCL
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What is SK hynix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SK hynix HXSCL 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.89 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 229% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates HXSCL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.10. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 734 Semiconductors companies, SK hynix ranks worse than 91.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), SK hynix's current share price is $41.7111. SK hynix's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.69. SK hynix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.89.

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

HXSCL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 2.7   Max: 30.46
Current: 19.39

During the past years, SK hynix's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 30.46. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 2.70.

HXSCL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.96% of 734 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.18 vs HXSCL: 19.39

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.

SK hynix's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $155.619. 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 $4.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SK hynix  (OTCPK:HXSCL) 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.


SK hynix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SK hynix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SK hynix'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.

SK hynix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SK hynix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SK hynix 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 2.52 3.74 4.28 7.66 8.89

HXSCL vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SK hynix'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.


SK hynix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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SK hynix 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.

SK hynix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.7111/4.69
=8.89

* 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.

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

For example, SK hynix'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)
=155.619/125.2360*125.2360
=155.619

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

SK hynix Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 26.375 100.791 32.772
201609 28.116 101.461 34.704
201612 28.754 101.561 35.457
201703 31.433 102.851 38.274
201706 34.767 102.611 42.433
201709 38.673 103.491 46.799
201712 44.230 102.991 53.783
201803 48.150 104.101 57.926
201806 52.771 104.130 63.467
201809 56.771 105.651 67.295
201812 61.018 104.351 73.230
201903 60.929 104.491 73.026
201906 59.412 104.881 70.943
201909 59.079 105.200 70.331
201912 59.640 105.121 71.052
202003 57.883 105.354 68.806
202006 59.818 105.112 71.270
202009 62.709 106.198 73.951
202012 69.356 105.765 82.124
202103 67.721 107.357 78.999
202106 71.056 107.579 82.719
202109 72.763 108.759 83.786
202112 76.354 109.676 87.186
202203 75.475 111.848 84.509
202206 75.950 114.072 83.383
202209 71.520 114.715 78.079
202212 71.124 115.179 77.334
202303 67.866 116.507 72.950
202306 64.343 117.182 68.765
202309 60.128 118.964 63.298
202312 59.608 118.837 62.818
202403 60.576 120.123 63.154
202406 63.006 120.007 65.751
202409 71.218 120.861 73.796
202412 74.483 121.135 77.004
202503 80.877 122.590 82.623
202506 92.473 122.611 94.453
202509 103.963 123.402 105.508
202512 117.208 123.939 118.434
202603 155.619 125.236 155.619

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 8.89 mean?
SK hynix (HXSCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.89 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 SK hynix and its competitors. This is 229% above median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, SK hynix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 30.46. According to the industry distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #675 out of 734 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 92%.
Is SK hynix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SK hynix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.89 is 229% above median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 30.46. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. SK hynix's value of 8.89 is 179.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #675 out of 734 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SK hynix has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK hynix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #675 out of 734 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SK hynix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. SK hynix's value of 8.89 is 179.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SK hynix's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 30.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 3.18, SK hynix 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.18, based on 734 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. SK hynix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.89 is 179.6% 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 SK hynix and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SK hynix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.89, which is 229% above median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK hynix stock overvalued right now?
SK hynix (HXSCL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.89. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.10, compared to a current price of $41.71 — trading 97.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.89, which is 229% above median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 179.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.18. SK hynix's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SK hynix (HXSCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.89 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 SK hynix (HXSCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK hynix stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.71 is trading 97.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.10.

Key valuation signals for HXSCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.89 (229% above median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: $21.10 vs. price of $41.71 (97.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 179.6% above the Semiconductors median (#675 of 734)

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


SK hynix Business Description

Address 2091 Gyeongchung-daero, Bubal-eup, Gyeonggi-do, Icheon, KOR, 17336
SK Hynix is a semiconductor memory manufacturer with around 60%-70% of its revenue from DRAM and 30%-35% of its revenue from NAND. The company is both the second-largest DRAM and NAND supplier globally with a 33% and 21% market share, respectively, as of 2024. SK Hynix increased its market position in NAND from fourth to second, after acquiring Intel's NAND business in 2021. SK Square, an investment management company spun off from SK Telecom, is SK Hynix's largest shareholder and currently holds 20% of the company's shares.
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