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EKF Diagnostics HoldingsLSE:EKF -0.97%52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates LSE:EKF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks better than 59.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EKF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 1.71 Max: 5.21
Current: 1.37
During the past 13 years, EKF Diagnostics Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.21. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.71.
LSE:EKF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.42% of 520
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.755
vs LSE:EKF: 1.37
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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.159. 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 £0.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) 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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EKF Diagnostics Holdings'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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
LSE:EKF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, EKF Diagnostics Holdings'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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings 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.
* 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.
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 1.34 mean?
EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Aug. 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 5.21. According to the industry distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #211 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
EKF Diagnostics Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 5.21. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' value of 1.34 is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #211 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EKF Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #211 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts EKF Diagnostics Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' value of 1.34 is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, EKF Diagnostics Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 5.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.76, EKF Diagnostics Holdings 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.76, based on 520 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. EKF Diagnostics Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 23.6% 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EKF Diagnostics Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EKF Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.28, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 23.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.76. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKF Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.28.
GuruFocus considers EKF Diagnostics Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EKF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: £0.28 vs. price of £0.26 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#211 of 520)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLC is engaged in development, manufacture and supply of products and services into the in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) market place. The Group has presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and Russia, and sells throughout the world including Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It derive their revenue from the manufacture and sale of medical diagnostic equipment and reagents. Other services include the servicing and distribution of third party company products under separate distribution agreements.
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