Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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FRA:SNB1 Socket Mobile Inc FRA:SNB1
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Price €0.40
GF Value €0.73
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What is Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Socket Mobile FRA:SNB1 -1.47% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:SNB1 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Socket Mobile ranks better than 92.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Socket Mobile's current share price is €0.402. Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.78. Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.14.

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

FRA:SNB1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.49   Max: 3.66
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Socket Mobile's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.66. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.49.

FRA:SNB1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
92.96% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs FRA:SNB1: 0.15

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Socket Mobile's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.393. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €2.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Socket Mobile  (FRA:SNB1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Socket Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.22 0.55 0.34 0.40 0.32

Socket Mobile Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.34 0.35 0.31 0.32 0.27

FRA:SNB1 vs AGMH, ZSPC, DDDX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Socket Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.402/2.78
=0.14

* 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.

Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Socket Mobile's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.393/330.2130*330.2130
=0.393

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Socket Mobile Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.621 241.018 0.851
201609 0.624 241.428 0.853
201612 0.878 241.432 1.201
201703 0.676 243.801 0.916
201706 0.664 244.955 0.895
201709 0.644 246.819 0.862
201712 0.527 246.524 0.706
201803 0.479 249.554 0.634
201806 0.610 251.989 0.799
201809 0.603 252.439 0.789
201812 0.619 251.233 0.814
201903 0.668 254.202 0.868
201906 0.714 256.143 0.920
201909 0.716 256.759 0.921
201912 0.674 256.974 0.866
202003 0.635 258.115 0.812
202006 0.401 257.797 0.514
202009 0.578 260.280 0.733
202012 0.629 260.474 0.797
202103 0.553 264.877 0.689
202106 0.555 271.696 0.675
202109 0.601 274.310 0.723
202112 0.608 278.802 0.720
202203 0.740 287.504 0.850
202206 0.748 296.311 0.834
202209 0.526 296.808 0.585
202212 0.573 296.797 0.638
202303 0.567 301.836 0.620
202306 0.659 305.109 0.713
202309 0.410 307.789 0.440
202312 0.550 306.746 0.592
202403 0.615 312.332 0.650
202406 0.623 314.175 0.655
202409 0.459 315.301 0.481
202412 0.607 315.605 0.635
202503 0.469 319.799 0.484
202506 0.441 322.561 0.451
202509 0.332 324.800 0.338
202512 0.425 324.054 0.433
202603 0.393 330.213 0.393

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.14 mean?
Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Socket Mobile and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #139 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Socket Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 3.66. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Socket Mobile's value of 0.14 is 89.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #139 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AGMH and ZSPC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #139 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Socket Mobile in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Socket Mobile's value of 0.14 is 89.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Socket Mobile's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 3.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Socket Mobile 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.34, based on 1,975 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Socket Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 89.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Socket Mobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socket Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.73, compared to a current price of €0.40 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 89.6% below the Hardware industry median of 1.34. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 30, 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.40 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.73. GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SNB1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (71% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: €0.73 vs. price of €0.40 (44.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.6% below the Hardware median (#139 of 1975)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SNB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Socket Mobile Business Description

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Address 40675 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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