NTGR (Netgear) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.89 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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Price $22.81
GF Value $21.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Netgear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Netgear NTGR -7.81% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates NTGR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Netgear ranks better than 72.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Netgear's current share price is $22.81. Netgear's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.71. Netgear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.89.

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

NTGR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.16   Max: 2.32
Current: 0.96

During the past years, Netgear's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.16.

NTGR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.43% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs NTGR: 0.96

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.

Netgear's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.231. 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 $25.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Netgear  (NAS:NTGR) 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.


Netgear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Netgear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netgear'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.

Netgear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Netgear Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 0.69 0.56 1.07 0.96

Netgear Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.94 1.12 1.25 0.96 0.85

NTGR vs FEIM, ADTN, GILT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Netgear'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.


Netgear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Netgear 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.81/25.71
=0.89

* 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.

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

For example, Netgear'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)
=17.231/330.2130*330.2130
=17.231

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Netgear Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.612 241.018 30.980
201609 23.495 241.428 32.135
201612 24.177 241.432 33.068
201703 24.561 243.801 33.266
201706 24.551 244.955 33.096
201709 24.675 246.819 33.012
201712 23.323 246.524 31.241
201803 23.965 249.554 31.711
201806 23.759 251.989 31.134
201809 28.671 252.439 37.504
201812 19.883 251.233 26.134
201903 20.113 254.202 26.127
201906 19.996 256.143 25.778
201909 20.344 256.759 26.164
201912 20.341 256.974 26.138
202003 20.201 258.115 25.844
202006 20.420 257.797 26.156
202009 21.424 260.280 27.180
202012 22.678 260.474 28.750
202103 23.552 264.877 29.361
202106 23.709 271.696 28.815
202109 23.806 274.310 28.658
202112 23.793 278.802 28.180
202203 21.845 287.504 25.090
202206 21.447 296.311 23.901
202209 21.555 296.808 23.981
202212 21.477 296.797 23.895
202303 21.289 301.836 23.290
202306 20.841 305.109 22.556
202309 17.995 307.789 19.306
202312 18.081 306.746 19.464
202403 17.590 312.332 18.597
202406 16.019 314.175 16.837
202409 19.130 315.301 20.035
202412 18.985 315.605 19.864
202503 18.562 319.799 19.166
202506 18.044 322.561 18.472
202509 17.856 324.800 18.154
202512 17.816 324.054 18.155
202603 17.231 330.213 17.231

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 0.89 mean?
Netgear (NTGR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jul. 29, 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 Netgear and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Netgear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Netgear ranks #545 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Netgear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Netgear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.89 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.32. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Netgear's value of 0.89 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netgear ranks #545 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Netgear has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netgear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FEIM and ADTN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netgear ranks #545 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Netgear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Netgear's value of 0.89 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Netgear's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Netgear 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 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Netgear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.89 is 55.9% 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 Netgear and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netgear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netgear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear (NTGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.18, compared to a current price of $22.81 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 55.9% below the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Netgear's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Netgear (NTGR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 29, 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 Netgear (NTGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.81 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.18. GuruFocus considers Netgear to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NTGR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.89 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: $21.18 vs. price of $22.81 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.9% below the Hardware median (#545 of 1977)

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


Netgear Business Description

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Address 3553 North First Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Netgear Inc provider of networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. It delivers a wide range of intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity. The group has two segments: Enterprise and Consumer which offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of organizations of all sizes. The Home Networking and Mobile offers connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, and Others. It conduct business across three geographic territories: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.
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