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Inficon Holding AGXSWX:IFCN -5.01%89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.28 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 10.01. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IFCN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF108.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Inficon Holding AG ranks worse than 94.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IFCN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 10.01 Max: 17.68
Current: 16.44
During the past 13 years, Inficon Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.68. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 10.01.
XSWX:IFCN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.35% of 1983
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs XSWX:IFCN: 16.44
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.
Inficon Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF13.900. 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 CHF10.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) 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.
Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inficon Holding AG'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.
Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XSWX:IFCN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Inficon Holding AG'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.
Inficon Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Inficon Holding AG 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.
Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 15.28 mean?
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.28 as of Jul. 18, 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 10.01. Over the past decade, Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.00 to 17.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #1871 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Inficon Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.28 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 10.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 17.68. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Inficon Holding AG's value of 15.28 is 610.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #1871 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inficon Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inficon Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #1871 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Inficon Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Inficon Holding AG's value of 15.28 is 610.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Inficon Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.00 to 17.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.01 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Inficon Holding AG 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 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Inficon Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.28 is 610.7% 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inficon Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.28, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 10.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inficon Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF108.03, compared to a current price of CHF159.20 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.28, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 10.01 and 610.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Inficon Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.28 as of Jul. 18, 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF159.20 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF108.03.
GuruFocus considers Inficon Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IFCN:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.28 (53% above median its 10-year median of 10.01)
GF Value™: CHF108.03 vs. price of CHF159.20 (47.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 610.7% above the Hardware median (#1871 of 1983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IFCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inficon Holding AG operates in the technology sector in Switzerland. It caters to the scientific equipment industry by offering products that find their use in various industrial applications such as air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, the manufacture of LEDs, semiconductors, and optical and solar devices. Its main products are leak detectors and gauges, which help reduce the harmful effects of gases on the environment and reduce energy consumption. The other products in its portfolio comprise chemical detectors, electron beam gun control, mass spectrometers, gas concentration monitors, vacuum gauge controllers and cables, and vacuum transmitters. China drives maximum product sales, with the rest from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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