Cohu (STU:CU3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.39 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 75% Above Median

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STU:CU3 Cohu Inc STU:CU3
63 GF Score
Price €48.47
GF Value €24.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cohu STU:CU3 +5.69% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates STU:CU3 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 725 Semiconductors companies, Cohu ranks better than 51.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Cohu's current share price is €48.47. Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.28. Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.39.

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

STU:CU3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.94   Max: 4.4
Current: 3.03

During the past years, Cohu's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.40. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.94.

STU:CU3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.31% of 725 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.15 vs STU:CU3: 3.03

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.

Cohu's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.202. 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 €14.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cohu  (STU:CU3) 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.


Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohu'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.

Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cohu 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 3.03 2.33 2.38 1.68 1.38

Cohu 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 1.17 1.21 1.38 1.78 4.22

STU:CU3 vs ICHR, AEHR, VECO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Cohu'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.


Cohu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


STU:CU3
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Cohu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=48.47/14.28
=3.39

* 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.

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

For example, Cohu'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)
=14.202/333.9520*333.9520
=14.202

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cohu Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.038 241.428 11.118
201612 8.316 241.432 11.503
201703 8.410 243.801 11.520
201706 8.442 244.955 11.509
201709 8.291 246.819 11.218
201712 8.575 246.524 11.616
201803 8.403 249.554 11.245
201806 9.023 251.989 11.958
201809 9.163 252.439 12.122
201812 11.779 251.233 15.657
201903 11.407 254.202 14.986
201906 11.085 256.143 14.452
201909 10.821 256.759 14.074
201912 10.503 256.974 13.649
202003 10.093 258.115 13.058
202006 9.901 257.797 12.826
202009 9.603 260.280 12.321
202012 9.981 260.474 12.797
202103 13.004 264.877 16.395
202106 14.522 271.696 17.850
202109 15.224 274.310 18.534
202112 16.087 278.802 19.269
202203 16.568 287.504 19.245
202206 17.215 296.311 19.402
202209 18.701 296.808 21.041
202212 17.794 296.797 20.022
202303 18.431 301.836 20.392
202306 18.487 305.109 20.235
202309 18.672 307.789 20.259
202312 18.469 306.746 20.107
202403 17.888 312.332 19.126
202406 17.745 314.175 18.862
202409 17.097 315.301 18.108
202412 17.519 315.605 18.537
202503 16.467 319.799 17.196
202506 15.421 322.561 15.966
202509 15.162 324.800 15.589
202512 14.321 324.054 14.758
202603 14.102 330.213 14.262
202606 14.202 333.952 14.202

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 3.39 mean?
Cohu (STU:CU3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.39 as of Sep. 09, 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 Cohu and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #353 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cohu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.39 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 4.40. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. Cohu's value of 3.39 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohu ranks #353 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohu has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ICHR and AEHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #353 out of 725 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Cohu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. Cohu's value of 3.39 is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohu's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 4.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 3.15, Cohu 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.15, based on 725 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. Cohu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.39 is 7.6% 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 Cohu and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu (STU:CU3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.53, compared to a current price of €48.47 — trading 97.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 7.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.15. Cohu's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Cohu (STU:CU3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39 as of Sep. 09, 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 Cohu (STU:CU3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.47 is trading 97.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.53. GuruFocus considers Cohu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CU3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.39 (75% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: €24.53 vs. price of €48.47 (97.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% above the Semiconductors median (#353 of 725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CU3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cohu Business Description

Other Exchanges COHU:USA
Address 17087 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127-1711
Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment), Semiconductor Handlers, Interface Products such as test contactors, probe heads, and probe pins, Spares and Kits, Bare Board PCB Test Systems, and services. It has one reportable segment, Semiconductor Test and Inspection Equipment (Semiconductor Test & Inspection). Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Philippines, followed by Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and the Rest of the world.
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