Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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OSTO:ALCA Alcadon Group AB OSTO:ALCA
75 GF Score
Price kr30.70
GF Value kr23.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Alcadon Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alcadon Group AB OSTO:ALCA 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ALCA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr23.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Hardware companies, Alcadon Group AB ranks better than 60.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Alcadon Group AB's current share price is kr30.70. Alcadon Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr22.36. Alcadon Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

OSTO:ALCA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1.34   Max: 1.62
Current: 1.37

During the past years, Alcadon Group AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.62. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.34.

OSTO:ALCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.58% of 1951 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs OSTO:ALCA: 1.37

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.

Alcadon Group AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr33.409. 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 kr22.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alcadon Group AB  (OSTO:ALCA) 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.


Alcadon Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alcadon Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcadon Group AB'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.

Alcadon Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alcadon Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alcadon Group AB Quarterly Data
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OSTO:ALCA vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Alcadon Group AB'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.


Alcadon Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Alcadon Group AB 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.

Alcadon Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.70/22.36
=1.37

* 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.

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

For example, Alcadon Group AB'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)
=33.409/134.6100*134.6100
=33.409

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Alcadon Group AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.570 101.138 4.752
201612 3.907 102.022 5.155
201703 6.207 102.022 8.190
201706 6.892 102.752 9.029
201709 7.788 103.279 10.151
201712 8.801 103.793 11.414
201803 9.615 103.962 12.450
201806 10.801 104.875 13.863
201809 11.122 105.679 14.167
201812 11.541 105.912 14.668
201903 11.946 105.886 15.187
201906 11.899 106.742 15.006
201909 12.112 107.214 15.207
201912 12.267 107.766 15.323
202003 12.510 106.563 15.803
202006 13.233 107.498 16.571
202009 13.500 107.635 16.883
202012 13.872 108.296 17.243
202103 15.352 108.360 19.071
202106 16.019 108.928 19.796
202109 17.916 110.338 21.857
202112 18.563 112.486 22.214
202203 24.397 114.825 28.601
202206 24.459 118.384 27.812
202209 26.954 122.296 29.668
202212 27.902 126.365 29.722
202303 29.632 127.042 31.397
202306 31.630 129.407 32.902
202309 31.312 130.224 32.367
202312 30.820 131.912 31.450
202403 33.217 132.205 33.821
202406 33.548 132.716 34.027
202409 33.919 132.304 34.510
202412 34.931 132.987 35.357
202503 33.140 132.825 33.585
202506 33.834 133.699 34.065
202509 33.458 133.480 33.741
202512 31.304 133.390 31.590
202603 32.186 133.560 32.439
202606 33.409 134.610 33.409

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 1.37 mean?
Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Aug. 22, 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 Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Alcadon Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #769 out of 1951 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Alcadon Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alcadon Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is near median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 1.62. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Alcadon Group AB's value of 1.37 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #769 out of 1951 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcadon Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcadon Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #769 out of 1951 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Alcadon Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Alcadon Group AB's value of 1.37 is 33.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcadon Group AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Alcadon Group AB 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 2.07, based on 1,951 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. Alcadon Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 33.8% 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 Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Alcadon Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcadon Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr23.95, compared to a current price of kr30.70 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 33.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Alcadon Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 22, 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 Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr30.70 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr23.95. GuruFocus considers Alcadon Group AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ALCA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (near median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: kr23.95 vs. price of kr30.70 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.8% below the Hardware median (#769 of 1951)

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


Alcadon Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 5Y4:Germany
Address Segelbatsvagen 2, Stockholm, SWE, 112 64
Alcadon Group AB is engaged in providing network infrastructure and data communications products and solutions, mainly through the sale of goods, along with minor services and training to support operations. The group operates as a single operating segment, focusing on structured cabling solutions for commercial and public properties, as well as data centre-related infrastructure, serving customers across multiple geographic markets.
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