HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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NSE:HFCL HFCL Ltd NSE:HFCL
58 GF Score
Price ₹214.24
GF Value ₹115.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is HFCL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

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HFCL  (NSE:HFCL) 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.


HFCL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HFCL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HFCL'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.

HFCL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HFCL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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HFCL 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 0.00 3.79 0.00 3.29 0.00

NSE:HFCL vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HFCL'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.


HFCL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


NSE:HFCL
58GF Score
HFCL Ltd NSE:HFCL
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HFCL 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.

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

For example, HFCL'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)
=0/166.1454*166.1454
=0.000

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

HFCL Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201503 5.470 97.163 9.354
201603 6.772 102.518 10.975
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 7.385 105.961 11.580
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 7.779 105.196 12.286
201803 9.510 109.786 14.392
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 11.313 118.202 15.902
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 12.564 123.175 16.947
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 12.990 124.705 17.307
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 13.585 130.118 17.346
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 14.919 131.771 18.811
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 16.078 135.847 19.664
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 20.354 138.822 24.360
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 21.135 144.661 24.274
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 22.578 146.865 25.542
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 24.933 151.492 27.345
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 27.468 153.035 29.821
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 29.066 157.882 30.587
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 28.287 157.552 29.830
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 28.650 162.289 29.331
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 31.960 164.272 32.324
202606 0.000 166.145 0.000

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.

Is HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹214.24 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹115.61. GuruFocus considers HFCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HFCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio:
  • GF Value™: ₹115.61 vs. price of ₹214.24 (85.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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


HFCL Business Description

Other Exchanges 500183:India
Address 8, Commercial Complex, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi, IND, 110 048
HFCL Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of optical fiber cables and broadband equipment for the telecommunication industry. Firm business segments include Telecom Products and Turnkey Contracts Services. The Telecom Product segment produces optical fiber cable, optical fiber, and telecom equipment. The Turnkey Contracts and services segment is engaged in delivering telecom infrastructure and communication network systems for Telecom Operators, Defence Services, Railways, Safe and Smart Cities, etc. The firm's products and solutions include Fiber optics, Telecommunication, Defence, and Passive Networking Components. It generates substantial revenue from the sale of turnkey projects and related activities.
58GF Score

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₹214.24
Price
₹115.61
GF Value