ULBI (Ultralife) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.79 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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ULBI Ultralife Corp ULBI
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Price $6.32
GF Value $9.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ultralife Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ultralife ULBI +19.36% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates ULBI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, Ultralife ranks better than 83.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Ultralife's current share price is $6.315. Ultralife's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.98. Ultralife's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.79.

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

ULBI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.36
Current: 0.67

During the past years, Ultralife's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.36. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.23.

ULBI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
83.66% of 2252 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs ULBI: 0.67

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.

Ultralife's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.782. 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 $7.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ultralife  (NAS:ULBI) 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.


Ultralife Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ultralife Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultralife'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.

Ultralife Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ultralife 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 1.02 0.59 0.99 1.01 0.73

Ultralife 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 0.72 1.17 0.88 0.73 0.82

ULBI vs NMAD, TGEN, APWC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ultralife'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.


Ultralife Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Ultralife 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.315/7.98
=0.79

* 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.

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

For example, Ultralife'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)
=7.782/330.2130*330.2130
=7.782

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ultralife Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.346 241.018 5.954
201609 4.380 241.428 5.991
201612 4.444 241.432 6.078
201703 4.567 243.801 6.186
201706 4.688 244.955 6.320
201709 4.791 246.819 6.410
201712 5.061 246.524 6.779
201803 5.244 249.554 6.939
201806 5.281 251.989 6.920
201809 5.364 252.439 7.017
201812 6.567 251.233 8.631
201903 6.609 254.202 8.585
201906 6.730 256.143 8.676
201909 6.741 256.759 8.669
201912 6.915 256.974 8.886
202003 6.942 258.115 8.881
202006 7.064 257.797 9.048
202009 7.140 260.280 9.058
202012 7.318 260.474 9.277
202103 7.360 264.877 9.175
202106 7.419 271.696 9.017
202109 7.364 274.310 8.865
202112 7.310 278.802 8.658
202203 7.286 287.504 8.368
202206 7.248 296.311 8.077
202209 7.140 296.808 7.944
202212 7.207 296.797 8.018
202303 7.206 301.836 7.883
202306 7.401 305.109 8.010
202309 7.458 307.789 8.001
202312 7.667 306.746 8.254
202403 7.832 312.332 8.280
202406 8.014 314.175 8.423
202409 8.088 315.301 8.471
202412 8.056 315.605 8.429
202503 8.200 319.799 8.467
202506 8.319 322.561 8.516
202509 8.245 324.800 8.382
202512 7.804 324.054 7.952
202603 7.782 330.213 7.782

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 0.79 mean?
Ultralife (ULBI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 08, 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 Ultralife and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Ultralife's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultralife ranks #368 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Ultralife's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ultralife's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 2.36. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Ultralife's value of 0.79 is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ultralife ranks #368 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ultralife has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultralife's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NMAD and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ultralife ranks #368 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ultralife in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Ultralife's value of 0.79 is 61.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ultralife's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 2.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Ultralife 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 2.07, based on 2,252 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. Ultralife's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 is 61.8% 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 Ultralife and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultralife's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultralife stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultralife (ULBI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.41, compared to a current price of $6.32 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 61.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Ultralife's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Ultralife (ULBI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 08, 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 Ultralife (ULBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultralife stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.32 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.41. GuruFocus considers Ultralife to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ULBI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.79 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: $9.41 vs. price of $6.32 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.8% below the Industrial Products median (#368 of 2252)

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


Ultralife Business Description

Other Exchanges ULB:Germany
Address 2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, NY, USA, 14513
Ultralife Corp provides products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government and defense, medical, safety and security, energy, and industrial sectors. The company also designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains power and communications systems including rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, charging systems, communications and electronics systems and accessories, and custom-engineered systems. The company's segments include Battery and Energy Products, and Communications Systems. It generates maximum revenue from the Battery and Energy Products segment, and from the U.S. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes Lithium 9-volt, cylindrical, and various other non-rechargeable batteries.
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