ABB (NEOE:ABB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.02 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 192% Above Median

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NEOE:ABB ABB Ltd NEOE:ABB
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Price C$15.75
GF Value C$10.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ABB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ABB NEOE:ABB -1.19% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.02 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates NEOE:ABB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of C$10.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, ABB ranks worse than 94.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), ABB's current share price is C$15.75. ABB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1.31. ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.02.

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

NEOE:ABB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31   Med: 4.12   Max: 13.06
Current: 12.24

During the past years, ABB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.06. The lowest was 2.31. And the median was 4.12.

NEOE:ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.45% of 2252 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs NEOE:ABB: 12.24

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.

ABB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$12.292. 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 C$1.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ABB  (NEOE:ABB) 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.


ABB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ABB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABB'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.

ABB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ABB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ABB 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 7.05 8.59 8.91 9.47 13.03

NEOE:ABB vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ABB'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.


ABB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ABB 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.75/1.31
=12.02

* 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.

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

For example, ABB'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)
=12.292/108.5600*108.5600
=12.292

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 108.5600.

ABB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.248 99.604 8.990
201612 8.354 99.380 9.126
201703 8.994 100.040 9.760
201706 8.350 100.285 9.039
201709 8.194 100.254 8.873
201712 8.848 100.213 9.585
201803 8.138 100.836 8.761
201806 8.389 101.435 8.978
201809 8.623 101.246 9.246
201812 8.793 100.906 9.460
201903 9.091 101.571 9.717
201906 8.038 102.044 8.551
201909 8.211 101.396 8.791
201912 8.349 101.063 8.968
202003 7.570 101.048 8.133
202006 7.718 100.743 8.317
202009 10.590 100.585 11.430
202012 9.893 100.241 10.714
202103 8.502 100.800 9.157
202106 8.487 101.352 9.091
202109 8.870 101.533 9.484
202112 10.183 101.776 10.862
202203 8.694 103.205 9.145
202206 8.300 104.783 8.599
202209 8.410 104.835 8.709
202212 9.307 104.666 9.653
202303 8.985 106.245 9.181
202306 9.141 106.576 9.311
202309 9.664 106.570 9.845
202312 9.770 106.461 9.963
202403 9.316 107.355 9.421
202406 9.986 107.991 10.039
202409 10.349 107.468 10.454
202412 11.176 107.128 11.325
202503 10.587 107.722 10.669
202506 10.534 108.075 10.581
202509 11.375 107.710 11.465
202512 12.206 107.200 12.361
202603 11.160 108.060 11.212
202606 12.292 108.560 12.292

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 12.02 mean?
ABB (NEOE:ABB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.02 as of Aug. 08, 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 ABB and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 13.06. According to the industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #2127 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ABB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.02 is 192% above median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 13.06. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. ABB's value of 12.02 is 480.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABB ranks #2127 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #2127 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ABB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. ABB's value of 12.02 is 480.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ABB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 13.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 2.07, ABB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,252 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. ABB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.02 is 480.7% 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 ABB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.02, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB (NEOE:ABB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.12, compared to a current price of C$15.75 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.02, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 480.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. ABB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 ABB (NEOE:ABB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.02 as of Aug. 08, 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 ABB (NEOE:ABB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$15.75 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.12. GuruFocus considers ABB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NEOE:ABB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.02 (192% above median its 10-year median of 4.12)
  • GF Value™: C$10.12 vs. price of C$15.75 (55.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 480.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2127 of 2252)

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


ABB Business Description

Address Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, CHE, 8050
ABB supplies electrical equipment and automation products. Founded in the late 19th century, the company was created out of the merger of two old industrial companies: ASEA and BBC. Its products include electrical equipment, industrial robots, and equipment used for industrial automation, sold via approximately 19 business divisions. ABB is the number-one or number-two supplier in two-thirds of its product segments.
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