Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.03 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 818% Above Median

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STU:BF2B Bel Fuse Inc STU:BF2B
61 GF Score
Price €250.00
GF Value €94.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bel Fuse Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bel Fuse STU:BF2B +1.63% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.03 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 818% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates STU:BF2B with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,967 Hardware companies, Bel Fuse ranks worse than 93.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Bel Fuse's current share price is €250.00. Bel Fuse's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.78. Bel Fuse's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.03.

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

STU:BF2B' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.31   Max: 13.82
Current: 11.91

During the past years, Bel Fuse's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.82. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.31.

STU:BF2B's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.14% of 1967 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs STU:BF2B: 11.91

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.

Bel Fuse's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €54.667. 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 €20.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bel Fuse  (STU:BF2B) 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.


Bel Fuse Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bel Fuse Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bel Fuse'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.

Bel Fuse Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bel Fuse Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bel Fuse 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 4.62 6.57 7.86 8.81 13.96

STU:BF2B vs OLED, OSIS, KN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Bel Fuse'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.


Bel Fuse Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Bel Fuse 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.

Bel Fuse's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=250.00/20.78
=12.03

* 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.

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

For example, Bel Fuse'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)
=54.667/333.9520*333.9520
=54.667

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Bel Fuse Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.095 241.428 16.730
201612 12.488 241.432 17.274
201703 12.517 243.801 17.145
201706 12.534 244.955 17.088
201709 12.415 246.819 16.798
201712 11.098 246.524 15.034
201803 11.075 249.554 14.821
201806 11.635 251.989 15.419
201809 12.128 252.439 16.044
201812 12.645 251.233 16.808
201903 12.860 254.202 16.895
201906 12.953 256.143 16.888
201909 12.620 256.759 16.414
201912 12.323 256.974 16.014
202003 11.940 258.115 15.448
202006 12.045 257.797 15.603
202009 12.278 260.280 15.753
202012 12.363 260.474 15.851
202103 12.677 264.877 15.983
202106 13.143 271.696 16.155
202109 13.715 274.310 16.697
202112 14.753 278.802 17.671
202203 15.621 287.504 18.145
202206 17.124 296.311 19.299
202209 19.102 296.808 21.493
202212 19.372 296.797 21.797
202303 20.331 301.836 22.494
202306 21.993 305.109 24.072
202309 23.580 307.789 25.584
202312 24.470 306.746 26.640
202403 25.102 312.332 26.840
202406 26.333 314.175 27.991
202409 26.378 315.301 27.938
202412 27.460 315.605 29.056
202503 27.523 319.799 28.741
202506 27.709 322.561 28.688
202509 28.783 324.800 29.594
202512 28.706 324.054 29.583
202603 29.842 330.213 30.180
202606 54.667 333.952 54.667

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 12.03 mean?
Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.03 as of Aug. 11, 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 Bel Fuse and its competitors. This is 818% above median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Bel Fuse's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 13.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1832 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Bel Fuse's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bel Fuse's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.03 is 818% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 13.82. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Bel Fuse's value of 12.03 is 475.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1832 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bel Fuse has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bel Fuse's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OLED and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1832 out of 1967 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bel Fuse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Bel Fuse's value of 12.03 is 475.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bel Fuse's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 13.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Bel Fuse 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 2.09, based on 1,967 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. Bel Fuse's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.03 is 475.6% 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 Bel Fuse and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bel Fuse's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.03, which is 818% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bel Fuse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.16, compared to a current price of €250.00 — trading 165.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.03, which is 818% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 475.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Bel Fuse's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.03 as of Aug. 11, 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 Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €250.00 is trading 165.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €94.16. GuruFocus considers Bel Fuse to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BF2B:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.03 (818% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: €94.16 vs. price of €250.00 (165.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 475.6% above the Hardware median (#1832 of 1967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BF2B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bel Fuse Business Description

Other Exchanges BELFB:USABELFA:USA
Address 300 Executive Drive, Suite 300, West Orange, NJ, USA, 07052
Bel Fuse Inc designs and manufactures electronic components that protect and connect electronic circuits. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories: magnetic solutions, power solutions & protection, and connectivity solutions. These products are used for the computer, networking, telecommunications, transportation and defense/aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Its geographical segments are the United States, Macao, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and All other foreign countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from United States.
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