Flex (MEX:FLEXN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.24 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 311% Above Median

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MEX:FLEXN Flex Ltd MEX:FLEXN
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Price MXN1,795.00
GF Value MXN789.64
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What is Flex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Flex MEX:FLEXN 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.24 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 311% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates MEX:FLEXN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN789.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,973 Hardware companies, Flex ranks worse than 92.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Flex's current share price is MXN1795.00. Flex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN175.25. Flex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.24.

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

MEX:FLEXN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 2.49   Max: 15.35
Current: 11.13

During the past years, Flex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.35. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 2.49.

MEX:FLEXN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.7% of 1973 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs MEX:FLEXN: 11.13

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.

Flex's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN261.933. 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 MXN175.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Flex  (MEX:FLEXN) 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.


Flex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Flex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flex'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.

Flex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Flex Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Flex Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 5.48 6.19 6.34 6.61 15.85

MEX:FLEXN vs JBL, TEL, FN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Flex'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.


Flex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Flex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1795.00/175.25
=10.24

* 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.

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

For example, Flex's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=261.933/333.9520*333.9520
=261.933

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Flex Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 91.636 241.428 126.754
201612 99.896 241.432 138.177
201703 93.722 243.801 128.378
201706 92.380 244.955 125.943
201709 98.551 246.819 133.342
201712 110.930 246.524 150.271
201803 103.849 249.554 138.970
201806 114.685 251.989 151.988
201809 112.096 252.439 148.292
201812 115.686 251.233 153.776
201903 111.621 254.202 146.640
201906 112.174 256.143 146.249
201909 108.800 256.759 141.510
201912 108.442 256.974 140.926
202003 133.450 258.115 172.659
202006 135.611 257.797 175.671
202009 137.326 260.280 176.196
202012 134.787 260.474 172.810
202103 142.590 264.877 179.775
202106 142.770 271.696 175.484
202109 153.253 274.310 186.574
202112 160.685 278.802 192.470
202203 178.506 287.504 207.345
202206 179.880 296.311 202.731
202209 185.348 296.808 208.543
202212 194.466 296.797 218.811
202303 214.279 301.836 237.079
202306 206.397 305.109 225.908
202309 234.923 307.789 254.892
202312 236.946 306.746 257.961
202403 216.551 312.332 231.541
202406 229.172 314.175 243.598
202409 252.737 315.301 267.687
202412 270.893 315.605 286.641
202503 270.850 319.799 282.837
202506 254.702 322.561 263.697
202509 249.047 324.800 256.064
202512 250.821 324.054 258.482
202603 253.658 330.213 256.530
202606 261.933 333.952 261.933

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 10.24 mean?
Flex (MEX:FLEXN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.24 as of Aug. 02, 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 Flex and its competitors. This is 311% above median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, Flex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #1829 out of 1973 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Flex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Flex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.24 is 311% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 15.35. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Flex's value of 10.24 is 412% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flex ranks #1829 out of 1973 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flex has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JBL and TEL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #1829 out of 1973 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Flex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Flex's value of 10.24 is 412% above this benchmark. Historically, Flex's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 15.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Flex 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 2.00, based on 1,973 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. Flex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.24 is 412% 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 Flex and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.24, which is 311% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex (MEX:FLEXN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN789.64, compared to a current price of MXN1,795.00 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.24, which is 311% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 412% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Flex's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Flex (MEX:FLEXN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.24 as of Aug. 02, 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 Flex (MEX:FLEXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,795.00 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN789.64. GuruFocus considers Flex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FLEXN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.24 (311% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
  • GF Value™: MXN789.64 vs. price of MXN1,795.00 (127.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 412% above the Hardware median (#1829 of 1973)

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


Flex Business Description

Address 12455 Research Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, TX, USA, 78759
Flex Ltd is the developed, end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design, build, deliver and manage products that improve the world. The Company's full suite of specialized capabilities includes design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and integrated services, plus a portfolio of power and cooling products. Its reportable segments includes Integrated Technology Solutions, Regulated Manufacturing Solutions, and Cloud and Power Infrastructure.
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