Arad (XTAE:ARD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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XTAE:ARD Arad Ltd XTAE:ARD
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Price ₪46.79
GF Value ₪57.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arad XTAE:ARD +1.54% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates XTAE:ARD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪57.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,928 Hardware companies, Arad ranks worse than 56.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Arad's current share price is ₪46.79. Arad's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₪22.45. Arad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.08.

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

XTAE:ARD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25   Med: 2.98   Max: 3.91
Current: 2.42

During the past years, Arad's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.91. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 2.98.

XTAE:ARD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.07% of 1928 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs XTAE:ARD: 2.42

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.

Arad's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₪23.906. 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 ₪22.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Arad  (XTAE:ARD) 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.


Arad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arad'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.

Arad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arad Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Arad Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.51 2.52 2.38 2.04 2.59

XTAE:ARD vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Arad'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.


Arad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Arad 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.79/22.451
=2.08

* 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.

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

For example, Arad's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=23.906/333.9520*333.9520
=23.906

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Arad Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.391 241.428 19.906
201612 15.222 241.432 21.055
201703 14.893 243.801 20.400
201706 13.827 244.955 18.851
201709 14.701 246.819 19.891
201712 13.799 246.524 18.693
201803 13.906 249.554 18.609
201806 15.011 251.989 19.894
201809 15.565 252.439 20.591
201812 16.340 251.233 21.720
201903 16.386 254.202 21.527
201906 15.815 256.143 20.619
201909 15.879 256.759 20.653
201912 16.680 256.974 21.677
202003 16.990 258.115 21.982
202006 16.703 257.797 21.637
202009 17.526 260.280 22.487
202012 17.003 260.474 21.799
202103 18.060 264.877 22.770
202106 17.123 271.696 21.047
202109 17.442 274.310 21.234
202112 17.177 278.802 20.575
202203 18.208 287.504 21.150
202206 18.728 296.311 21.107
202209 18.649 296.808 20.983
202212 19.920 296.797 22.414
202303 21.761 301.836 24.076
202306 21.881 305.109 23.949
202309 23.204 307.789 25.176
202312 22.977 306.746 25.015
202403 24.176 312.332 25.849
202406 23.772 314.175 25.268
202409 24.837 315.301 26.306
202412 24.247 315.605 25.657
202503 26.267 319.799 27.429
202506 24.342 322.561 25.202
202509 24.823 324.800 25.522
202512 24.802 324.054 25.560
202603 25.552 330.213 25.841
202606 23.906 333.952 23.906

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 2.08 mean?
Arad (XTAE:ARD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 as of Sep. 16, 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 Arad and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2.98. Over the past decade, Arad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Arad ranks #1081 out of 1928 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Arad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arad's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 3.91. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Arad's value of 2.08 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arad ranks #1081 out of 1928 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arad has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arad ranks #1081 out of 1928 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arad in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Arad's value of 2.08 is 1.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arad's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 3.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Arad 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 2.05, based on 1,928 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. Arad's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 1.5% 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 Arad and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arad's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arad stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arad (XTAE:ARD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪57.62, compared to a current price of ₪46.79 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 1.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Arad's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Arad (XTAE:ARD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 16, 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 Arad (XTAE:ARD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arad stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₪46.79 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪57.62. GuruFocus considers Arad to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:ARD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: ₪57.62 vs. price of ₪46.79 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.5% above the Hardware median (#1081 of 1928)

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


Arad Business Description

Address Kibbutz Dalia, Dalia, ISR
Arad Ltd designs, manufactures, sells and supports water meters such as advanced water automatic meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solutions. The company provides water meters to residential, bulk, irrigation and water management companies.
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