Koss (KOSS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — Near Median


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Price $3.97
GF Value $4.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Koss Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Koss KOSS +1.79% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates KOSS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,979 Hardware companies, Koss ranks better than 65.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-04), Koss's current share price is $3.97. Koss's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.08. Koss's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

KOSS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 1.19   Max: 26.78
Current: 1.29

During the past years, Koss's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 26.78. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.19.

KOSS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.39% of 1979 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs KOSS: 1.29

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.

Koss's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.141. 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 $3.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Koss  (NAS:KOSS) 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.


Koss Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Koss Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koss'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.

Koss Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Koss Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Koss Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KOSS vs AXIL, FOXX, UEIC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Koss'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.


Koss Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Koss 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.97/3.08
=1.29

* 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.

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

For example, Koss'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)
=3.141/330.2130*330.2130
=3.141

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Koss Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.463 241.018 3.374
201609 2.487 241.428 3.402
201612 2.518 241.432 3.444
201703 2.378 243.801 3.221
201706 2.380 244.955 3.208
201709 2.394 246.819 3.203
201712 2.007 246.524 2.688
201803 1.908 249.554 2.525
201806 1.924 251.989 2.521
201809 1.947 252.439 2.547
201812 1.978 251.233 2.600
201903 2.014 254.202 2.616
201906 2.035 256.143 2.623
201909 2.014 256.759 2.590
201912 2.003 256.974 2.574
202003 2.009 258.115 2.570
202006 2.047 257.797 2.622
202009 2.085 260.280 2.645
202012 2.174 260.474 2.756
202103 2.219 264.877 2.766
202106 2.274 271.696 2.764
202109 2.296 274.310 2.764
202112 2.373 278.802 2.811
202203 2.430 287.504 2.791
202206 2.481 296.311 2.765
202209 3.573 296.808 3.975
202212 3.455 296.797 3.844
202303 3.433 301.836 3.756
202306 3.444 305.109 3.727
202309 3.384 307.789 3.631
202312 3.393 306.746 3.653
202403 3.363 312.332 3.556
202406 3.349 314.175 3.520
202409 3.299 315.301 3.455
202412 3.306 315.605 3.459
202503 3.273 319.799 3.380
202506 3.237 322.561 3.314
202509 3.263 324.800 3.317
202512 3.202 324.054 3.263
202603 3.141 330.213 3.141

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 1.29 mean?
Koss (KOSS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Jul. 04, 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 Koss and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Koss' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 26.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Koss ranks #685 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Koss' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Koss' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 26.78. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. Koss' value of 1.29 is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koss ranks #685 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koss has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koss' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AXIL and FOXX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Koss ranks #685 out of 1979 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Koss in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. Koss' value of 1.29 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Koss' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 26.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Koss 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 2.16, 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. Koss's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 40.3% 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 Koss and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koss's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koss (KOSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.37, compared to a current price of $3.97 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 40.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.16. Koss' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Koss (KOSS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Jul. 04, 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 Koss (KOSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koss stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.97 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.37. GuruFocus considers Koss to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KOSS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.19)
  • GF Value™: $4.37 vs. price of $3.97 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% below the Hardware median (#685 of 1979)

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


Koss Business Description

Address 4129 North Port Washington Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53212
Koss Corp is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of stereo headphones and related accessory products. It operates in the audio/video industry segment of the home entertainment industry. The company markets a line of headphones, wireless Bluetooth headphones, wireless Bluetooth speakers, computer headsets, telecommunications headsets, and active noise-canceling headphones. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from sales of stereo headphones. The Company also sells products to distributors for resale to school systems, and directly to other manufacturers for inclusion with their own products.
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