NEON (Neonode) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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NEON Neonode Inc NEON
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Price $0.80
GF Value $2.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Neonode Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Neonode NEON -2.10% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 5.05. GuruFocus rates NEON with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,980 Hardware companies, Neonode ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Neonode's current share price is $0.8028. Neonode's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.35. Neonode's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

NEON' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 5.05   Max: 49.25
Current: 0.61

During the past years, Neonode's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 49.25. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 5.05.

NEON's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
83.33% of 1980 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs NEON: 0.61

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.

Neonode's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.361. 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 $1.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Neonode  (NAS:NEON) 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.


Neonode Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Neonode Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neonode'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.

Neonode Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Neonode Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Neonode 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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NEON vs WETH, MTEK, MSAI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Neonode'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.


Neonode Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Neonode 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.8028/1.35
=0.59

* 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.

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

For example, Neonode'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)
=1.361/133.5600*133.5600
=1.361

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Neonode Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -0.171 101.019 -0.226
201609 1.027 101.138 1.356
201612 0.922 102.022 1.207
201703 0.749 102.022 0.981
201706 0.572 102.752 0.743
201709 1.854 103.279 2.398
201712 1.540 103.793 1.982
201803 1.678 103.962 2.156
201806 1.459 104.875 1.858
201809 1.323 105.679 1.672
201812 1.345 105.912 1.696
201903 1.260 105.886 1.589
201906 1.119 106.742 1.400
201909 0.978 107.214 1.218
201912 0.697 107.766 0.864
202003 0.577 106.563 0.723
202006 0.409 107.498 0.508
202009 1.386 107.635 1.720
202012 1.314 108.296 1.621
202103 1.165 108.360 1.436
202106 1.028 108.928 1.260
202109 0.922 110.338 1.116
202112 1.759 112.486 2.089
202203 1.662 114.825 1.933
202206 1.554 118.384 1.753
202209 1.498 122.296 1.636
202212 1.343 126.365 1.419
202303 1.687 127.042 1.774
202306 1.581 129.407 1.632
202309 1.496 130.224 1.534
202312 1.117 131.912 1.131
202403 0.980 132.205 0.990
202406 0.867 132.716 0.873
202409 1.073 132.304 1.083
202412 0.980 132.987 0.984
202503 0.868 132.825 0.873
202506 0.754 133.699 0.753
202509 1.597 133.480 1.598
202512 1.471 133.390 1.473
202603 1.361 133.560 1.361

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 0.59 mean?
Neonode (NEON) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 Neonode and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 5.05. Over the past decade, Neonode's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 49.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Neonode ranks #330 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Neonode's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Neonode's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 49.25. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Neonode's value of 0.59 is 70.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neonode ranks #330 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Neonode has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neonode's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WETH and MTEK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Neonode ranks #330 out of 1980 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Neonode in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Neonode's value of 0.59 is 70.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Neonode's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 49.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.05 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Neonode 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 2.01, based on 1,980 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. Neonode's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 70.6% 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 Neonode and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neonode's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 5.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neonode stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neonode (NEON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $0.80 — trading 66.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.05 and 70.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Neonode's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Neonode (NEON), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 Neonode (NEON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neonode stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.80 is trading 66.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40. GuruFocus considers Neonode to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NEON:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (88% below median its 10-year median of 5.05)
  • GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $0.80 (66.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.6% below the Hardware median (#330 of 1980)

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


Neonode Business Description

Address Karlavagen 100, Stockholm, SWE, 115 26
Neonode Inc provides software solutions for machine perception that feature machine learning algorithms to detect and track persons and objects in video streams from cameras and other types of imagers. Its machine perception solutions are based on the MultiSensing technology platform. The company also offers optical sensing solutions for contactless touch and gesture sensing. It markets and sells its solutions mainly to customers in the automotive sector, along with other markets such as office equipment, industrial automation, medical, military, and avionics. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, South Korea, Germany, Sweden, China, and other regions, with a majority of its revenue generated from Japan.
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