QuickLogic (STU:QKL1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.94 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 189% Above Median

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STU:QKL1 QuickLogic Corp STU:QKL1
61 GF Score
Price €9.19
GF Value €6.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is QuickLogic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

QuickLogic STU:QKL1 +0.44% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.94 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates STU:QKL1 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 726 Semiconductors companies, QuickLogic ranks worse than 63.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), QuickLogic's current share price is €9.185. QuickLogic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.86. QuickLogic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.94.

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

STU:QKL1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 1.71   Max: 9.82
Current: 5.03

During the past years, QuickLogic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.82. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.71.

STU:QKL1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.5% of 726 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.15 vs STU:QKL1: 5.03

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.

QuickLogic's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.481. 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 €1.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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QuickLogic  (STU:QKL1) 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.


QuickLogic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


QuickLogic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuickLogic'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.

QuickLogic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

QuickLogic 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 0.93 1.07 3.42 3.78 2.58

QuickLogic 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 2.35 2.45 2.58 4.21 9.27

STU:QKL1 vs VLN, GSIT, GCTS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, QuickLogic'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.


QuickLogic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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QuickLogic 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.185/1.86
=4.94

* 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.

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

For example, QuickLogic'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)
=1.481/333.9520*333.9520
=1.481

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

QuickLogic Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.878 241.428 3.981
201612 2.335 241.432 3.230
201703 3.953 243.801 5.415
201706 3.259 244.955 4.443
201709 2.607 246.819 3.527
201712 2.185 246.524 2.960
201803 1.590 249.554 2.128
201806 2.842 251.989 3.766
201809 2.471 252.439 3.269
201812 2.223 251.233 2.955
201903 1.972 254.202 2.591
201906 2.119 256.143 2.763
201909 1.771 256.759 2.303
201912 1.493 256.974 1.940
202003 1.105 258.115 1.430
202006 1.271 257.797 1.646
202009 1.093 260.280 1.402
202012 0.925 260.474 1.186
202103 0.784 264.877 0.988
202106 0.647 271.696 0.795
202109 0.693 274.310 0.844
202112 0.687 278.802 0.823
202203 0.728 287.504 0.846
202206 0.760 296.311 0.857
202209 0.948 296.808 1.067
202212 0.851 296.797 0.958
202303 0.933 301.836 1.032
202306 0.819 305.109 0.896
202309 0.946 307.789 1.026
202312 1.097 306.746 1.194
202403 1.419 312.332 1.517
202406 1.401 314.175 1.489
202409 1.281 315.301 1.357
202412 1.550 315.605 1.640
202503 1.538 319.799 1.606
202506 1.464 322.561 1.516
202509 1.257 324.800 1.292
202512 1.110 324.054 1.144
202603 1.184 330.213 1.197
202606 1.481 333.952 1.481

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 4.94 mean?
QuickLogic (STU:QKL1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.94 as of Sep. 12, 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 QuickLogic and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, QuickLogic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 9.82. According to the industry distribution chart, QuickLogic ranks #461 out of 726 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is QuickLogic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
QuickLogic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.94 is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 9.82. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. QuickLogic's value of 4.94 is 56.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuickLogic ranks #461 out of 726 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QuickLogic has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuickLogic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VLN and GSIT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, QuickLogic ranks #461 out of 726 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places QuickLogic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. QuickLogic's value of 4.94 is 56.8% above this benchmark. Historically, QuickLogic's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 9.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 3.15, QuickLogic 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 726 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. QuickLogic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.94 is 56.8% 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 QuickLogic 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. QuickLogic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.94, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuickLogic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuickLogic (STU:QKL1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.17, compared to a current price of €9.19 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.94, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 56.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.15. QuickLogic'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 QuickLogic (STU:QKL1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.94 as of Sep. 12, 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 QuickLogic (STU:QKL1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuickLogic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.19 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.17. GuruFocus considers QuickLogic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:QKL1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.94 (189% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: €6.17 vs. price of €9.19 (48.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.8% above the Semiconductors median (#461 of 726)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:QKL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QuickLogic Business Description

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Address 2220 Lundy Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
QuickLogic Corp is a fabless semiconductor company developing programmable logic semiconductor technologies, including embedded Field Programmable Gate Array (eFPGA) intellectual property (IP) and specialized FPGA devices. Its product offerings include the eFPGA IP licensing business and associated professional services, as well as a range of FPGA silicon products, including EOS, ArcticLink III, PolarPro 3, PolarPro II, PolarPro, and Eclipse II products, among others. The company's customers come from various markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial and infrastructure systems, data processing and computing platforms, and certain embedded and edge computing applications. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from North America and the rest from Asia Pacific and Europe.
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