Hexagon AB (MEX:HEXABN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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MEX:HEXABN Hexagon AB MEX:HEXABN
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Price MXN147.57
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What is Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hexagon AB MEX:HEXABN 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 4.08. GuruFocus rates MEX:HEXABN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN114.11. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,930 Hardware companies, Hexagon AB ranks worse than 61.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Hexagon AB's current share price is MXN147.57. Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN64.06. Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.30.

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

MEX:HEXABN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 4.08   Max: 7.02
Current: 2.81

During the past years, Hexagon AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.02. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 4.08.

MEX:HEXABN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.97% of 1930 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs MEX:HEXABN: 2.81

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.

Hexagon AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN42.012. 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 MXN64.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hexagon AB  (MEX:HEXABN) 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.


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexagon AB'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.

Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hexagon AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hexagon AB 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 2.35 2.72 2.62 2.11 2.30

MEX:HEXABN vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Hexagon AB'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.


Hexagon AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Hexagon AB 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.

Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=147.57/64.06
=2.30

* 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.

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

For example, Hexagon AB'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)
=42.012/134.6100*134.6100
=42.012

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Hexagon AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 36.187 101.138 48.163
201612 39.450 102.022 52.051
201703 37.071 102.022 48.913
201706 35.036 102.752 45.899
201709 37.630 103.279 49.046
201712 42.305 103.793 54.866
201803 41.298 103.962 53.473
201806 44.017 104.875 56.497
201809 43.940 105.679 55.969
201812 46.648 105.912 59.288
201903 48.532 105.886 61.697
201906 47.035 106.742 59.315
201909 50.303 107.214 63.157
201912 49.390 107.766 61.693
202003 62.258 106.563 78.644
202006 62.339 107.498 78.062
202009 62.328 107.635 77.948
202012 55.919 108.296 69.507
202103 60.613 108.360 75.297
202106 59.474 108.928 73.496
202109 62.986 110.338 76.841
202112 75.073 112.486 89.839
202203 74.060 114.825 86.821
202206 75.806 118.384 86.196
202209 77.021 122.296 84.776
202212 75.481 126.365 80.406
202303 70.935 127.042 75.161
202306 67.895 129.407 70.625
202309 70.072 130.224 72.432
202312 69.053 131.912 70.465
202403 70.101 132.205 71.376
202406 76.145 132.716 77.232
202409 83.084 132.304 84.532
202412 90.798 132.987 91.906
202503 90.254 132.825 91.467
202506 81.005 133.699 81.557
202509 80.014 133.480 80.691
202512 80.292 133.390 81.026
202603 93.407 133.560 94.141
202606 42.012 134.610 42.012

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 2.30 mean?
Hexagon AB (MEX:HEXABN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Sep. 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 4.08. Over the past decade, Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1196 out of 1930 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 7.02. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Hexagon AB's value of 2.30 is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1196 out of 1930 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexagon AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #1196 out of 1930 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hexagon AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Hexagon AB's value of 2.30 is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.08 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Hexagon AB 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 2.08, based on 1,930 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. Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 10.6% 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 4.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon AB stock overvalued right now?
Hexagon AB (MEX:HEXABN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN114.11, compared to a current price of MXN147.57 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.08 and 10.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.08. Hexagon AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Hexagon AB (MEX:HEXABN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Sep. 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 Hexagon AB (MEX:HEXABN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN147.57 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN114.11.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HEXABN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (44% below median its 10-year median of 4.08)
  • GF Value™: MXN114.11 vs. price of MXN147.57 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.6% above the Hardware median (#1196 of 1930)

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


Hexagon AB Business Description

Address Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, SWE, 111 23
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining hardware such as sensors and measuring devices, software, and services. Customers are mainly in heavy industry, such as oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, and agriculture. Major products include measuring technology, mapping tools, and software. Around 40% of revenue is generated in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the rest in Asia.
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