JSCIF (Judges Scientific) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.28 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 60% Below Median


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Price $62.50
GF Value $127.17
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What is Judges Scientific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Judges Scientific JSCIF 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 13.12. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,981 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks worse than 76.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-07), Judges Scientific's current share price is $62.50. Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $11.83. Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.28.

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

JSCIF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.39   Med: 13.12   Max: 21.37
Current: 5.44

During the past 13 years, Judges Scientific's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 21.37. The lowest was 4.39. And the median was 13.12.

JSCIF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.83% of 1981 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs JSCIF: 5.44

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.

Judges Scientific's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $16.847. 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 $11.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Judges Scientific  (OTCPK:JSCIF) 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.


Judges Scientific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Judges Scientific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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.

Judges Scientific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Judges Scientific Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Judges Scientific Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 13.88 0.00 11.12 0.00 6.63

JSCIF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.


Judges Scientific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Judges Scientific 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.

Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.50/11.83
=5.28

* 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.

Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Judges Scientific's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=16.847/139.9000*139.9000
=16.847

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Judges Scientific Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 4.360 102.200 5.968
201712 5.147 105.000 6.858
201812 6.259 107.100 8.176
201912 5.867 108.500 7.565
202012 6.869 109.400 8.784
202112 9.003 114.700 10.981
202212 10.383 125.300 11.593
202312 15.765 130.500 16.901
202412 16.540 135.100 17.128
202512 16.847 139.900 16.847

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 5.28 mean?
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 as of Jul. 07, 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 13.12. Over the past decade, Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.39 to 21.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1522 out of 1981 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Judges Scientific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.39 to a high of 21.37. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Judges Scientific's value of 5.28 is 137.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1522 out of 1981 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1522 out of 1981 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Judges Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Judges Scientific's value of 5.28 is 137.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Judges Scientific's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.39 to 21.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.12 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Judges Scientific 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 2.22, based on 1,981 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. Judges Scientific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 is 137.8% 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Judges Scientific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 13.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.17, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 50.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.12 and 137.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.22. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28 as of Jul. 07, 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 50.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $127.17. GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSCIF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.28 (60% below median its 10-year median of 13.12)
  • GF Value™: $127.17 vs. price of $62.50 (50.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.8% above the Hardware median (#1522 of 1981)

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


Judges Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges JDG:UKIUF:Germany
Address 52c Borough High Street, London, GBR, SE1 1XN
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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