OLED (Universal Display) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.01 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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OLED Universal Display Corp OLED
82 GF Score
Price $79.78
GF Value $146.50
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Display Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Universal Display OLED -0.47% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 10.67. GuruFocus rates OLED with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $146.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,972 Hardware companies, Universal Display ranks worse than 65.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Universal Display's current share price is $79.78. Universal Display's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26.53. Universal Display's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.01.

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

OLED' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97   Med: 10.67   Max: 27.34
Current: 3.01

During the past years, Universal Display's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 27.34. The lowest was 2.97. And the median was 10.67.

OLED's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.16% of 1972 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs OLED: 3.01

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.

Universal Display's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $36.425. 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 $26.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Universal Display  (NAS:OLED) 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.


Universal Display Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Universal Display Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Display'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.

Universal Display Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Universal Display Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Universal Display 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 6.61 5.96 4.74 3.57 3.26

OLED vs BELFB, OSIS, KN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Display'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.


Universal Display Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Universal Display 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.

Universal Display's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=79.78/26.53
=3.01

* 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.

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

For example, Universal Display'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)
=36.425/333.9520*333.9520
=36.425

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Universal Display Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.559 241.428 14.606
201612 11.265 241.432 15.582
201703 12.023 243.801 16.469
201706 12.908 244.955 17.598
201709 13.225 246.819 17.894
201712 13.987 246.524 18.947
201803 13.612 249.554 18.216
201806 13.760 251.989 18.236
201809 14.278 252.439 18.888
201812 14.592 251.233 19.396
201903 15.111 254.202 19.852
201906 15.823 256.143 20.630
201909 16.566 256.759 21.546
201912 17.088 256.974 22.207
202003 17.808 258.115 23.040
202006 17.632 257.797 22.841
202009 18.463 260.280 23.689
202012 19.155 260.474 24.558
202103 19.974 264.877 25.183
202106 20.794 271.696 25.559
202109 21.728 274.310 26.452
202112 23.059 278.802 27.620
202203 23.700 287.504 27.529
202206 24.404 296.311 27.504
202209 25.372 296.808 28.547
202212 26.698 296.797 30.040
202303 27.454 301.836 30.375
202306 28.279 305.109 30.952
202309 29.192 307.789 31.673
202312 30.555 306.746 33.265
202403 31.301 312.332 33.468
202406 32.178 314.175 34.204
202409 33.433 315.301 35.411
202412 34.054 315.605 36.034
202503 34.880 319.799 36.424
202506 36.071 322.561 37.345
202509 36.700 324.800 37.734
202512 37.262 324.054 38.400
202603 36.449 330.213 36.862
202606 36.425 333.952 36.425

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 3.01 mean?
Universal Display (OLED) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 as of Aug. 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 Universal Display and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 10.67. Over the past decade, Universal Display's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.97 to 27.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #1285 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Universal Display's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Universal Display's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 10.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 27.34. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Universal Display's value of 3.01 is 50.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #1285 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Display has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Display's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BELFB and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #1285 out of 1972 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Universal Display in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Universal Display's value of 3.01 is 50.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Display's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.97 to 27.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.67 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Universal Display 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 2.00, based on 1,972 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. Universal Display's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 is 50.5% 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 Universal Display and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Display's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 10.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display (OLED) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.50, compared to a current price of $79.78 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 10.67 and 50.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Universal Display's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Universal Display (OLED), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01 as of Aug. 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 Universal Display (OLED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $79.78 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $146.50. GuruFocus considers Universal Display to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OLED:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.01 (72% below median its 10-year median of 10.67)
  • GF Value™: $146.50 vs. price of $79.78 (45.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.5% above the Hardware median (#1285 of 1972)

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


Universal Display Business Description

Address 250 Phillips Boulevard, Ewing, NJ, USA, 08618
Universal Display Corp researches, develops, and manufactures organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, technologies for use in displays for mobile phones, tablets, televisions, wearables, personal computers, automotive interiors, and the solid-state lighting market. OLED technologies are an alternative to light-emitting diode, or LED, technologies, in the solid-state lighting market, and liquid crystal displays in the flat-panel-display market. The Company has one reportable business segment being OLED technologies and materials. The large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in South Korea, with the rest coming from Japan, China, the United States, and other countries across the world.
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