Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.74 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Jenoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jenoptik AG XSWX:JEN 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates XSWX:JEN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF23.47. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,980 Hardware companies, Jenoptik AG ranks worse than 59.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Jenoptik AG's current share price is CHF36.60. Jenoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13.38. Jenoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.74.

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

XSWX:JEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 2.84   Max: 5.59
Current: 2.66

During the past years, Jenoptik AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.59. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.84.

XSWX:JEN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.8% of 1980 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs XSWX:JEN: 2.66

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.

Jenoptik AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF16.288. 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 CHF13.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jenoptik AG  (XSWX:JEN) 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.


Jenoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jenoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jenoptik 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.

Jenoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jenoptik AG 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 3.98 2.36 2.37 1.71 1.39

Jenoptik AG 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 1.43 1.43 1.23 1.39 1.94

XSWX:JEN vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Jenoptik 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.


Jenoptik AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Jenoptik 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.

Jenoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.60/13.38
=2.74

* 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.

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

For example, Jenoptik AG'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)
=16.288/131.2583*131.2583
=16.288

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Jenoptik AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.412 100.717 10.963
201609 8.735 101.017 11.350
201612 8.956 101.217 11.614
201703 9.069 101.417 11.738
201706 9.231 102.117 11.865
201709 10.063 102.717 12.859
201712 10.812 102.617 13.830
201803 11.096 102.917 14.152
201806 10.983 104.017 13.859
201809 11.163 104.718 13.992
201812 11.775 104.217 14.830
201903 11.956 104.217 15.058
201906 11.617 105.718 14.424
201909 11.889 106.018 14.720
201912 12.490 105.818 15.493
202003 11.943 105.718 14.828
202006 12.302 106.618 15.145
202009 12.460 105.818 15.456
202012 12.798 105.518 15.920
202103 13.406 107.518 16.366
202106 13.606 108.486 16.462
202109 14.067 109.435 16.872
202112 13.960 110.384 16.600
202203 13.953 113.968 16.070
202206 14.430 115.760 16.362
202209 14.105 118.818 15.582
202212 14.344 119.345 15.776
202303 14.489 122.402 15.537
202306 14.395 123.140 15.344
202309 14.563 124.195 15.391
202312 14.773 123.773 15.666
202403 15.109 125.038 15.861
202406 15.186 125.882 15.835
202409 15.329 126.198 15.944
202412 15.664 127.041 16.184
202503 16.109 127.779 16.548
202506 15.698 128.412 16.046
202509 15.916 129.255 16.163
202512 16.350 129.361 16.590
202603 16.288 131.258 16.288

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 2.74 mean?
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 as of Jul. 21, 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 Jenoptik AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, Jenoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Jenoptik AG ranks #1184 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Jenoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jenoptik AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 is near median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 5.59. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Jenoptik AG's value of 2.74 is 36.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jenoptik AG ranks #1184 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jenoptik AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jenoptik AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jenoptik AG ranks #1184 out of 1980 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jenoptik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Jenoptik AG's value of 2.74 is 36.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jenoptik AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 5.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Jenoptik 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 2.01, based on 1,980 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. Jenoptik AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 is 36.3% 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 Jenoptik AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jenoptik AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jenoptik AG stock overvalued right now?
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF23.47, compared to a current price of CHF36.60 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 36.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Jenoptik AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Jul. 21, 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 Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jenoptik AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF36.60 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF23.47.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:JEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.74 (near median its 10-year median of 2.84)
  • GF Value™: CHF23.47 vs. price of CHF36.60 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.3% above the Hardware median (#1184 of 1980)

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


Jenoptik AG Business Description

Address Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 1, Jena, DEU, 07743
Jenoptik AG is a Germany-based company that manufactures and distributes optical technology products to the semiconductor equipment, automotive, medical technology, defense, security, and aviation industries. Its products include optoelectronic systems, power supply, and drive systems, industrial metrology, camera and camera modules, laser technology, light-emitting diode technology, aviation systems, and traffic safety systems. The company's operating segments are; Photonic Solutions which generates key revenue, Smart Mobility Solutions, and Non-Photonic portfolio and others.
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