Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (STU:HHP2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.23 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 56% Above Median

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STU:HHP2 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd STU:HHP2
88 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €12.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co STU:HHP2 -4.23% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates STU:HHP2 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,963 Hardware companies, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks worse than 53.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current share price is €13.60. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.09. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.23.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:HHP2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.43   Max: 2.86
Current: 2.3

During the past years, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.86. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.43.

STU:HHP2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.18% of 1963 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs STU:HHP2: 2.30

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.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.900. 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 €6.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hon Hai Precision Industry Co  (STU:HHP2) 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.


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hon Hai Precision Industry Co'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.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co 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 1.26 1.08 1.05 1.75 2.09

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co 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 1.36 1.48 1.96 2.09 1.66

STU:HHP2 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co'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.


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hon Hai Precision Industry Co 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.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.60/6.09
=2.23

* 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.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co'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)
=6.9/330.2130*330.2130
=6.900

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.901 241.018 5.345
201609 4.056 241.428 5.548
201612 4.611 241.432 6.307
201703 4.896 243.801 6.631
201706 4.499 244.955 6.065
201709 4.299 246.819 5.752
201712 4.413 246.524 5.911
201803 4.476 249.554 5.923
201806 4.879 251.989 6.394
201809 4.632 252.439 6.059
201812 4.993 251.233 6.563
201903 5.244 254.202 6.812
201906 4.965 256.143 6.401
201909 5.087 256.759 6.542
201912 5.321 256.974 6.838
202003 5.254 258.115 6.722
202006 5.054 257.797 6.474
202009 5.080 260.280 6.445
202012 5.455 260.474 6.916
202103 5.462 264.877 6.809
202106 5.618 271.696 6.828
202109 5.882 274.310 7.081
202112 6.353 278.802 7.524
202203 6.387 287.504 7.336
202206 6.413 296.311 7.147
202209 6.751 296.808 7.511
202212 6.446 296.797 7.172
202303 6.182 301.836 6.763
202306 6.014 305.109 6.509
202309 6.265 307.789 6.721
202312 6.321 306.746 6.805
202403 6.240 312.332 6.597
202406 6.319 314.175 6.642
202409 6.494 315.301 6.801
202412 6.946 315.605 7.268
202503 6.631 319.799 6.847
202506 6.154 322.561 6.300
202509 6.575 324.800 6.685
202512 6.917 324.054 7.048
202603 6.900 330.213 6.900

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 2.23 mean?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (STU:HHP2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 as of Aug. 15, 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks #1044 out of 1963 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.86. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's value of 2.23 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks #1044 out of 1963 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks #1044 out of 1963 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hon Hai Precision Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's value of 2.23 is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co 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 2.08, based on 1,963 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. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 is 7.2% 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (STU:HHP2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.45, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 7.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.08. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (STU:HHP2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Aug. 15, 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (STU:HHP2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.45. GuruFocus considers Hon Hai Precision Industry Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HHP2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.23 (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: €12.45 vs. price of €13.60 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.2% above the Hardware median (#1044 of 1963)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HHP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Business Description

Address 236 No. 2, Ziyou Street, Tucheng District, New Taipei, TWN, 236
Hon Hai Precision is the world's largest contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, communications, and computer products. It is the biggest supplier to Apple, whose business accounted for around 50% of overall revenue in 2025. Hon Hai is also involved in the production of upstream components such as electronic connectors, semiconductor packaging, and metal casings for smartphones, as well as producing servers. These upstream activities are mainly conducted through its listed majority-owned subsidiaries Foxconn Industrial Internet and FIH Mobile. In response to its traditional end markets of computers, smartphones, and telecom equipment maturing in 2019 it started on a strategy to develop expertise in three new growth areas—electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics.
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