Ionics (PHS:ION) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 82% Above Median

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PHS:ION Ionics Inc PHS:ION
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What is Ionics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ionics PHS:ION +31.29% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates PHS:ION with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Ionics ranks better than 90.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Ionics's current share price is ₱1.93. Ionics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱4.81. Ionics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.40.

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

PHS:ION' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.4

During the past years, Ionics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.22.

PHS:ION's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
90.42% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs PHS:ION: 0.40

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.

Ionics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱5.146. 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 ₱4.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ionics  (PHS:ION) 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.


Ionics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ionics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ionics'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.

Ionics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ionics 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 0.19 0.14 0.24 0.19 0.22

Ionics 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 0.18 0.20 0.19 0.22 0.22

PHS:ION vs AAPL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Ionics'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.


Ionics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Ionics 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.93/4.81
=0.40

* 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.

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

For example, Ionics'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)
=5.146/330.2130*330.2130
=5.146

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ionics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.936 241.018 4.023
201609 2.980 241.428 4.076
201612 3.054 241.432 4.177
201703 3.101 243.801 4.200
201706 3.171 244.955 4.275
201709 3.251 246.819 4.349
201712 3.354 246.524 4.493
201803 3.414 249.554 4.517
201806 3.502 251.989 4.589
201809 3.591 252.439 4.697
201812 3.739 251.233 4.914
201903 3.813 254.202 4.953
201906 3.881 256.143 5.003
201909 3.964 256.759 5.098
201912 3.902 256.974 5.014
202003 3.854 258.115 4.931
202006 3.821 257.797 4.894
202009 3.901 260.280 4.949
202012 3.856 260.474 4.888
202103 3.899 264.877 4.861
202106 3.990 271.696 4.849
202109 4.039 274.310 4.862
202112 4.113 278.802 4.871
202203 4.187 287.504 4.809
202206 4.236 296.311 4.721
202209 4.303 296.808 4.787
202212 4.429 296.797 4.928
202303 4.409 301.836 4.824
202306 4.522 305.109 4.894
202309 4.659 307.789 4.998
202312 4.704 306.746 5.064
202403 4.785 312.332 5.059
202406 4.874 314.175 5.123
202409 4.942 315.301 5.176
202412 4.890 315.605 5.116
202503 4.846 319.799 5.004
202506 4.900 322.561 5.016
202509 4.992 324.800 5.075
202512 5.055 324.054 5.151
202603 5.146 330.213 5.146

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 0.40 mean?
Ionics (PHS:ION) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 as of Aug. 17, 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 Ionics and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Ionics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Ionics ranks #188 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Ionics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ionics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.41. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Ionics' value of 0.40 is 81.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ionics ranks #188 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ionics has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ionics ranks #188 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ionics in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Ionics' value of 0.40 is 81.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ionics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Ionics 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 2.12, based on 1,962 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. Ionics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 81.1% 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 Ionics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ionics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ionics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionics (PHS:ION) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.18, compared to a current price of ₱1.93 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 81.1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Ionics' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Ionics (PHS:ION), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Aug. 17, 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 Ionics (PHS:ION) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱1.93 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.18. GuruFocus considers Ionics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:ION:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: ₱1.18 vs. price of ₱1.93 (63.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.1% below the Hardware median (#188 of 1962)

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


Ionics Business Description

Address Circuit Street, Light Industry and Science Park of the Philippines-I, Bo. Diezmo, Cabuyao City, LAG, PHL, 4025
Ionics Inc is engaged in electronic manufacturing services, providing design, build, ship, and logistics solutions across telecommunications, automotive, computer peripherals, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and plastic products. Its business is organized into segments, with the Consumer Electronics segment generating the majority of revenue, supporting digital media, digital television, and audio product industries. Other segments include Computer Peripherals, Telecom, Automotive, and Real Estate, which earn rental income from warehouse and factory facilities. The Group produces a wide multiple products, including telecom equipment, automotive electronics, computer components, consumer devices, and others. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Asia.
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