Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.03 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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STU:RUOB Ocean Power Technologies Inc STU:RUOB
37 GF Score
Price €0.16
GF Value €0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ocean Power Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ocean Power Technologies STU:RUOB -3.61% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates STU:RUOB with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,176 Industrial Products companies, Ocean Power Technologies ranks better than 99.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Ocean Power Technologies's current share price is €0.16. Ocean Power Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €5.33. Ocean Power Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.03.

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

STU:RUOB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.02   Max: 0.19
Current: 0.03

During the past years, Ocean Power Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.19. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.

STU:RUOB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.59% of 2176 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs STU:RUOB: 0.03

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.

Ocean Power Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.040. 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 €5.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Ocean Power Technologies  (STU:RUOB) 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.


Ocean Power Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ocean Power Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocean Power Technologies'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.

Ocean Power Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ocean Power Technologies Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ocean Power Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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STU:RUOB vs HYOR, SPPL, CVV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ocean Power Technologies'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.


Ocean Power Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Power Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ocean Power Technologies 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.

Ocean Power Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.16/5.33
=0.03

* 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.

Ocean Power Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ocean Power Technologies's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=0.04/333.0200*333.0200
=0.040

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Ocean Power Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 17.040 240.628 23.583
201610 27.743 241.729 38.220
201701 23.399 242.839 32.088
201704 16.236 244.524 22.112
201707 13.925 244.786 18.944
201710 13.981 246.663 18.876
201801 11.990 247.867 16.109
201804 9.087 250.546 12.078
201807 6.601 252.006 8.723
201810 3.296 252.885 4.340
201901 1.249 251.712 1.652
201904 2.589 255.548 3.374
201907 1.983 256.571 2.574
201910 1.498 257.346 1.938
202001 1.013 257.971 1.308
202004 0.746 256.389 0.969
202007 0.473 259.101 0.608
202010 0.480 260.388 0.614
202101 1.270 261.582 1.617
202104 1.282 267.054 1.599
202107 1.254 273.003 1.530
202110 1.195 276.589 1.439
202201 1.164 281.148 1.379
202204 1.141 289.109 1.314
202207 1.113 296.276 1.251
202210 1.067 298.012 1.192
202301 0.874 299.170 0.973
202304 0.712 303.363 0.782
202307 0.594 305.691 0.647
202310 0.510 307.671 0.552
202401 0.390 308.417 0.421
202404 0.294 313.548 0.312
202407 0.215 314.540 0.228
202410 0.163 315.664 0.172
202501 0.164 317.671 0.172
202504 0.139 320.795 0.144
202507 0.117 323.048 0.121
202510 0.101 0.000
202601 0.079 325.252 0.081
202604 0.040 333.020 0.040

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 0.03 mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Ocean Power Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #9 out of 2176 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.03 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.19. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. Ocean Power Technologies' value of 0.03 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #9 out of 2176 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HYOR and SPPL?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #9 out of 2176 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ocean Power Technologies in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. Ocean Power Technologies' value of 0.03 is 98.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ocean Power Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Ocean Power Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.16, based on 2,176 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. Ocean Power Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.03 is 98.6% 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Power Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.12, compared to a current price of €0.16 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 98.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.16. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 Ocean Power Technologies (STU:RUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.16 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.12. GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RUOB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.03 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
  • GF Value™: €0.12 vs. price of €0.16 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.6% below the Industrial Products median (#9 of 2176)

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


Ocean Power Technologies Business Description

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Address 28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B, Monroe Township, NJ, USA, 08831
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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