Volex (VLXGF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.58 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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88 GF Score
Price $7.01
GF Value $5.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Volex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Volex VLXGF +0.14% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates VLXGF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,292 Industrial Products companies, Volex ranks worse than 73.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Volex's current share price is $7.01. Volex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $1.53. Volex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.58.

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

VLXGF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 3.68   Max: 9.14
Current: 4.62

During the past 13 years, Volex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.14. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 3.68.

VLXGF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.17% of 2292 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.21 vs VLXGF: 4.62

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.

Volex's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $2.396. 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 $1.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Volex  (OTCPK:VLXGF) 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.


Volex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Volex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volex'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.

Volex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Volex Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.39 3.03 3.44 2.51 4.04

Volex Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.44 0.00 2.51 0.00 4.04

VLXGF vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Volex'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.


Volex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Volex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.01/1.53
=4.58

* 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.

Volex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Volex's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=2.396/140.8000*140.8000
=2.396

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Volex Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 0.513 102.700 0.703
201803 0.533 105.100 0.714
201903 0.785 107.000 1.033
202003 0.860 108.600 1.115
202103 1.172 109.700 1.504
202203 1.267 116.500 1.531
202303 1.416 126.800 1.572
202403 1.812 131.600 1.939
202503 1.973 136.100 2.041
202603 2.396 140.800 2.396

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 4.58 mean?
Volex (VLXGF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 as of Jul. 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 Volex and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Volex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 9.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Volex ranks #1677 out of 2292 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Volex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Volex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 9.14. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Volex's value of 4.58 is 107.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volex ranks #1677 out of 2292 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volex has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Volex ranks #1677 out of 2292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Volex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Volex's value of 4.58 is 107.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Volex's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 9.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Volex 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.21, based on 2,292 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. Volex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 is 107.2% 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 Volex and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volex (VLXGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.61, compared to a current price of $7.01 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 107.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.21. Volex'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 Volex (VLXGF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58 as of Jul. 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 Volex (VLXGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.01 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.61. GuruFocus considers Volex to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VLXGF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.58 (24% above median its 10-year median of 3.68)
  • GF Value™: $5.61 vs. price of $7.01 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 107.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1677 of 2292)

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


Volex Business Description

Other Exchanges VLXl:UKVLX:UK64K:Germany
Address Unit C1 Antura, Bond Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, GBR, RG24 8PZ
Volex PLC is a manufacturer and supplier of power and data cables. The company's product offerings include power cords, plugs, connectors, consumer cable harnesses, and data center power cables among others. It is also engaged in providing electric vehicle charging solutions, and integrated manufacturing services serving various industries such as consumer electronics, medical equipment, data centers, telecommunications, industrial robotics, and the automotive industry. The company's geographical segments are North America which generates maximum revenue, Asia, and Europe.
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